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" Albero rosa" by Enzio Wenk, 2018 - Oil Paint on Masonite, Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Pink tree". Oil paint on masonite.
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Cherry Tree by Sophie Berger, Landscape painting, Tree, Original art
By Sophie Berger
Located in Deddington, GB
Cherry Tree [2022] original and hand signed by the artist Oil Paint on Canvas Image size: H:40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

flowering tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "flowering tree" 50.0 X 70.0 CM
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

1870's English Oil Painting Woodland Avenue of Trees Figure & Sheep Grazing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Glade British School, circa 1870's period oil on board, framed framed: 7 x 8.5 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tree-Lined Street - Oil Paint by Giovanni Antoci - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Tree-lined street is a modern artwork realized by Giovanni Antoci. Mixed colored painting.  Hand
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

BRODEAUX MEADOW - w/ Tree, Sky, & Field Oil Paint on Arches Oil Paper
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Coming soon
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

Birch Trees, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, nature, realism, oil painting, orangeBirch TreesShela GoodmanOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Autumn Tree, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, impressionism, impressionism, nature, oil painting, orangeAutumn TreeShela
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Fell from the tree, Gyula Bubarnik, Oil Paint/panel, Photorealist
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
paintings under the name Gyula Bubarnik or Andreas Gyula Bubarnik that are not painted by him. Basically
Category

Mid-20th Century Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Dancing Trees, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsPart of artist Paula Martino's Maine series. This oil painting of trees along
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

"Lone Tree, " Oil painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
Sandra Pratt's "Lone Tree" is an original handmade oil painting. Frame is included and the framed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Linen, Oil

"Hollow Tree, " Oil Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Hollow Tree" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fall Trees, Oil Painting
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: fall, autumn, trees, landscape, hill, impressionism, landscape, representational, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Crabapple - Spring Blooming Crabapple Tree in Green Grassy Clearing, Oil Paint
By Jeff Aeling
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemplative oil painting by Jeff Aeling captures spring in all its glory. The crabapple
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Delta Tree, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, red, orangeDelta TreeHadley NorthropOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lemon Tree, Oil Painting
By Michael Wedge
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cityscape, tree, grass, lemons, tractor, people, surrealism, representational, oil painting, green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Viridian Trees, Oil Painting
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
: trees, birches, landscape, impressionism, landscape, representational, oil painting, green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Autumn Trees, Oil Painting
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionist, Monet, impressionism, nature, representational, oil painting, greenAutumn Trees
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Landscape with a tree, painted by oil on canvas :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Russian Olive Tree", Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Russian Olive Tree" is an oil painting created on location in 2021` that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Apple tree, 100x100cm, oil/canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Apple tree, 100x100cm, oil/canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Oil - Ghostly Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusually constructed, 20th Century oil scene showing fluid and ethereal trees. The painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Palm Trees, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, oil painting, blueThe Palm TreesGeorge PeeblesOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil - Fallen Tree
Located in Corsham, GB
An earthy, rustic 20th Century oil showing a fallen tree lying on the bank of a forest stream. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil - Autumn Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating oil painting, depicting an Autumn landscape scene with trees. Unsigned. On Daler
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trees In Winter, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
oil and wax. There is a softly calm feeling to the quiet distance of the winter trees in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

"The Beautiful Tree, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Rhonda Libbey's "The Beautiful Tree" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a grouping
Category

2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bare Trees 1, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsBuilding up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Bare Trees 2, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsBuilding up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Bare Trees 3, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsBuilding up many layers of color in oil paint and cold wax medium, Valerie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

"Tree of Life" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Tree of Life" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tree Portrait; Ashland Oregon, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Garat
Located in San Francisco, CA
, wind, windy, impressionism, nature, oil painting, orangeTree Portrait; Ashland Oregon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Oak Trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting landscape with oak trees, painted in the style of impressionist art, realist art
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

flowering tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "flowering tree" 50.0 X 60.0 CM
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young plane tree, 70x50cm, oil/canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Young plane tree, 70x50cm, oil/canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed 20th Century Oil - Arboretum Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric study of wind blowing through arboretum trees. Presented in a plain gilt-effect
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Landscape of Palm Tree
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This painting was bought from the artist's estate in Woodberry, CT and is signed verso. Eugene Savage studied at the Chicago Art Institute, the American Academy in Rome, and received...
Category

Mid-19th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Winter Trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laverne Chisan
Located in Yardley, PA
Winter trees, part of a series of 7, early morning simplicity following a light l on gallery canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Victorian English Oil Falling Tree From Broken Tree Stump
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: Falling Tree Medium: oil on board, unframed Size: 10.5 x 9 inches Provenance: All the paintings we have
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Smoke Trees in Coachella, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, impressionism, sky, clouds, impressionism, landscape, oil painting, orangeSmoke Trees
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Pine trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Pine trees" 90.0 X 80.0 CM / 35.4 X 31.5 IN HIGH QUALITY oil on canvas Signed on the front and
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Birch trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Winter birch trees. Cold winter day when I was a child, going for a walk in the forest. Looking at
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Spring landscape with trees, painted by oil on canvas. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Gold on the Trees" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Seth Winegar's (US based) "Gold on the Trees" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Trees, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
Red Trees was created by layering paint and cold wax many times to build up texture and variations
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blooming tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting with flowering quince, written in the style of impressionism art, realism art
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cement and Tree Shadows", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dianne L. Massey Dunbar's (US based) "Cement and Tree Shadows" is an original, handmade oil
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rowan-tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Rowan-tree at the house. Studio painting done after the plain air at the location
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trees #2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting (painted on location) of a grove a trees in Redwood Regional Park in Oakland
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

TREE BLAZE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Looks like it's on fire. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Si...
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

DORMANT TREE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
One frozen branch reaches out to a river of ice. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: ...
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trees #1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting (painted on location) of a grove of trees on Skyline Blvd in Redwood Park in
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

FALLEN TREE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The other trees stand guard over their fallen comrade. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bare Trees #5, Abstract Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, abstract, abstract, nature, non-representational, oil painting, pinkBare Trees #5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tree House, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Irit Epstein
Located in Yardley, PA
From the series 'Inner Spaces'. A visual exploration that reflects my internal journey, as I carry on a dialogue with a changing environment. This involves the constant interactio...
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

SLADE TREE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The blossoms on the tree outside her room made things magical. :: Painting :: Abstract
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed 1978 Oil - Through the Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating French School, study of a woodland landscape, painted in a bold gestural manner. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Landscape of House and Tree
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
painting the landscapes of New York, most commonly New York City. This oil painting in particular, features
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Silver Tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nathalie Gribinski
Located in Yardley, PA
a dance. And the silver tree that breathes through the canvas! :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Impressionist Birch Tree Oil Landscape 1972
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-3075a Birch Tree Abstract Landscape, oil on canvas displayed in a gilt wood frame, signed by
Category

1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Tree Oil Paint For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact tree oil paint you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect tree oil paint may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a tree oil paint 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. A tree oil paint from Vahe Yeremyan, Anastasia Gklava, Thomas Sarrantonio, Robert Richter and David Hinchliffe — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large tree oil paint can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 2.5 high and 1 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Tree Oil Paint?

A tree oil paint can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,539, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $425,000.

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 Tree Oil Paint
  • 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 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 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 12, 2024
    Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

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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.

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.