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Tall oil painting, signed Michel Nourry, 1969
Located in NANTES, FR
Large oil painting on paper affixed to a wooden panel. It is from artist Michel Nourry (1927-2006
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Tall oil painting, signed Michel Nourry, 1969
Tall oil painting, signed Michel Nourry, 1969
H 71.26 in W 31.5 in D 2.37 in
The Tall Pines, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
painting. I am very pleased with the way those tall pines turned out and the glow of light coming through
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Moments - Tall Vibrant Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Oil Painting Provence Tall Tree Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Reverie - Tall Vibrant Red Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Tall Abstract Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again. Medium: oil painting on board, unframed Size: 10.5 x 8.5 inches Condition: very good and
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Two Very Tall Pines", oil painting, landscape, blue, green, gold, pink
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
Anne Sargent Walker’s "Two Very Tall Pines" is a 40 x 30 x 1.5 inch oil painting done in softs blue
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Berean sailing tall ship oil painting by John Cromby
Located in London, GB
." John Cromby (20th century) Berean Oil on board 38 x 49 cm Signed lower right. The Berean emerges from
Category

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Saturns Gate - Large Tall Contemporary Cubist Monochrome Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shows as well as a series of live painting events. His art can be found in private collections in Los
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Charcoal

Paris : Snow in Montmartre - Tall Original Oil Painting, Signed
By Michel-Marie Poulain
Located in Paris, FR
Michel Marie POULAIN Paris : Snow in Montmartre, 1969 Original oil on wood panel Handsigned in the
Category

1960s Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Oil Painting Tall Sequoias Tree In Blue Skies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953) Title: Impressionist oil painting Medium: oil
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rainy Hot Day - Tall Colorful Original Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tall City 4 - contemporary cityscape London letters multicoloured oil painting
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society. The London City paintings are a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Tall City 2 - contemporary cityscape London city multicoloured oil painting
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society.. The London City paintings are a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Tall City 3 - contemporary cityscape London multicoloured stencil oil painting
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society.. The London City paintings are a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage French Oil Painting Of A Tall Autumnal Tree With Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953) Title: Impressionist oil painting Medium: oil
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tall Trees British Surrealist Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas Large Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century oil on canvas , unframed size: 20 x 39 inches This came
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Classic Tall Ships Marine Harbour Scene Sunrise
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, late 19th century oil on canvas, unframed faint signature painting: 15 x 18 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Purple Cloudy Sky Over Tall Tree's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner oil painting on board/ panel, unframed size: 9.25 x 12 inches condition: overall good and
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tall Post-Impressionist Oil Painting - Portrait of an Artist in Interior
By I. Johns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tall upright oil painting on canvas depicting an artist standing in his studio interior - holding a
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tall Trees in Lake Landscape Signed French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Moret by Georges Bousquait (French 20th century) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 15
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Historical Naval Oil Painting Classic Tall Sailing Ship on High Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tall Ship at Sea by F. C. Fagan, British 20th century signed oil on board, framed artists label
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic Tall Sailing Ship in Choppy Waters off Coastline, signed oil painting
By James Hardy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
James Hardy (British contemporary, 21st century) signed oil painting on board, framed board: 8 x 10
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic Tall Sailing Ship on Turquoise Seas Signed Original British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing on the High Seas by Bernard Page (20th century British artist) signed oil on canvas, framed
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tall Three Masted Classic Sailing Ship at Sea Vintage French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sailing Ship French School, early 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 14.75 x 22.75
Category

Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Cutty Sark Tall Ship in Dry dock at Greenwich" Oil Painting
By Edward Seago
Located in ludlow, GB
Oil on panel. A wonderful painting of the iconic ship the Cutty Sark. A subject that Seago
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge British Marine Oil Painting Tall Sailing Ship at Sea off Coastline, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sailing Ship by William John Popham (British, 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed framed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 1960's British Modernist Oil Painting Tall Nude Lady Standing in Studio
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Studio Nude Modern British artist, 1960's label verso oil on board, unframed board: 21.5 x 12
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tall Pedro Pruna Nude Oil on Canvas Painting, 1920s
By Pedro Pruna
Located in New York, NY
Pedro Pruna (Spanish, 1904-1977), in the style of Untitled (Seated Nude) Oil on canvas 1928
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Le Grand Voilier" photorealist oil painting, bow of sailboat, tall ship behind
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Alan Preece - 20th Century Oil, Autumn Tall Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil painting by Alan Preece, depicting an Autumnal view with trees and a small river. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gleaning, Oil Painting
By Michael Wedge
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, brownGleaningMichael WedgeOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Getaway, Oil Painting
By Michael Wedge
Located in San Francisco, CA
, people, surrealism, representational, oil painting, beigeGetawayMichael WedgeOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Impressionist Oil Landscape Tall Purple Tree Woodland Path
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) oil painting on artist paper, unframed painting: 6.5 x 9
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunflowers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
stand tall but bow their heads. It seems their seeds are desired by birds, deer and squirrels. This
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cats, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, observation, exhibit, animal, figure, animals, people, realism, oil painting, orangeCatsJesse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Tall Rocks Crashing Waves Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Seascape by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Walking Tall, Rooster, Oil, Framed, Texas Artist, Luckenbach, Impressionism
Located in Houston, TX
Walking Tall is a 16 x 12 framed oil painting of a Rooster by Texas Artist Cheri Christensen .This
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nodding Heads, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
done with quality oil paints on linen and is ready to hang. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

El Taller, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
By Alex Lazard
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting Mixed media on canvas 100x100cm Signed About the artist Alex
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

The Tall Red
By Arthur Osver
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Oil on Canvas
Category

1950s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cuauhtémoc, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cuauhtémoc, 1982 by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over
Category

1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"First Steps" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Austin Howlett's "First Steps" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a tall female
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

The Italian Garden, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original oil painting of a beautiful Italian Garden. This is a large painting, 60" tall by 50
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Hedge, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, oil painting, pinkThe HedgeJesse AldanaOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colourful Modern British Summer Tall Tree Landscape Symbolist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century oil on board, unframed size: 18 x 26 inches This came
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sea Foam, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, realism, oil painting, greySea FoamJesse AldanaOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

No Taller Than Tomorrow’s Oceans, Norfolk English Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
No Taller Than Tomorrow’s Oceans by Louisa Longstaff-Scales [2021] Please note that insitu images
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Panel

White Boat Emerging, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting is oil on linen and is self framing. So, there is no need to to purchase a frame
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

All Nite, Original Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "All Nite" is an oil painting that depicts a dark city at night with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

823 Regateando, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Speed sailing boat participating with tall ships ina long distance regata :: Painting
Category

1990s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Spanish Nights" Original Oil Painting
By Kirsten Savage
Located in Denver, CO
Introducing "Spanish Nights," a captivating original handmade oil painting by Kirsten Savage
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Tall Eucalytus, Sonoma" Large California Landscape Painting by Jacobus Baas
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Tall Eucalyptus, Sonoma" is a beautiful large oil painted by noted California artist Jacobus Baas
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

MAURICE MAZEILIE FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - TALL SHIP IN FRENCH HARBOUR
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Anchored in Harbour" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) oil painting on canvas, unframed, signed with
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

House in Fall, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, green, yellowHouse in FallBrian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Reckoning" Original handmade oil painting
By Brian Mashburn
Located in Denver, CO
explore a foggy mountain landscape. This original painting is meticulously crafted using oil on panel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tall Witness
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Fairfield, CT
oil on canvas
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Herzogin Cecilie, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Herzogin Cecilie, 1902 by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched
Category

1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

SILVER PITCHER AND ORANGE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Inna Lazarev
Located in Yardley, PA
background. This painting is all about relationships. The subjects are both close and contradictory. The
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

"A Tall Dark Stranger"
By Robert Berran
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Balantine books Signed lower right. Robert Berran has been a prolific romance and historical book cover illustrator since the 1970s.
Category

1990s Romantic Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Tall Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tall oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect tall oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a tall oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting tall oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Brian Elwell, Louis Letouche, Jacobus Baas, Jill Matthews and Brian Keith Stephens are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.

How Much is a Tall Oil Painting?

The price for a tall oil painting in our collection starts at $241 and tops out at $89,890 with the average selling for $2,733.
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  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.