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"Saint Sebastian" by Carlo Saraceni 19th Century Italian School with Video
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
"Saint Sebastian" by Carlo Saraceni 19th Century Italian School with Video Oil painting on canvas
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Hignett's -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Cesar J. Santander
Located in Boca Raton, FL
his photorealist oil paintings depicting Americana. One rarely finds his original oil paintings for
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Colorite Spice Rack -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This painting would look amazing in a modern kitchen. Please see accompanying video. One cannot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

It's A Case -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
is in fact not a photo, but rather an oil painting. Photorealism can also refer to sculptures. Duane
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jim's Steaks -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Please see accompanying video. We are a 1stdibs Platinum Seller with 100% 5-star reviews. One
Category

Early 2000s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Creation of Adam -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By J. Scott Nicol
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, video, graphics and textile design. At age 50, I rediscovered my passion for fine art painting. I was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blackjack in Las Vegas -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Ralph Stearns
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Independent School District schools. He refers to the large scale religious oil paintings in two Wichita Falls
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sculpture with Video
By Mary Vernon
Located in Dallas, TX
these meetings, changing everything. All my paintings show this shifting world." - Mary Vernon Born
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Oil, Panel

"Process of Love" Oil Painting
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Process of Love" is an original, handmade acrylic framed video that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Video, Acrylic Polymer

Oil Painting 5, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Many layers of oil were applied in horizontal streaks over a few months. In the process video the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

cactus plants oil #1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting of the cactus plants in the backyard. I also painted on another painting at
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

cactus plants oil #2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting of the cactus plants in the backyard. I also painted on another painting at
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Grief, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
because of the drying process. Old master technic with quality oil paint on canvas :: Painting :: Realism
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

CAPOLAGO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 28X40X1.5 inches - 70X100X4 cm - Sides are painted to match the
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

CAPOLAGO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 28X40X1.5 inches - 70X100X4 cm - Sides are painted to match the
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

CROCCANTINO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
adoration of the painting. Please visit my YOUTUBE channel , you'll find the Time-Lapse video of this
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

SEGUIMI, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 20x40x1.5 inches - 50x100x4 cm - Sides are painted to match the
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Feather, Oil Painting
By Warren Keating
Located in San Francisco, CA
, woman, portrait, people, western, representational, oil painting, orangeFeatherWarren
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

AROMATICO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
video! /watch?v=OhfJiIp0l4o :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Full moon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
the video: /watch?v=IUiLiJToocg&feature= :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Roses, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Some red roses in a glass vase that I painted for a video I was making. :: Painting :: English
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ellie's Wrath, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Alexandra Romano
Located in Yardley, PA
action painting with flowing movement, natural earth tones, and dramatic details; the name is a tribute
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

9 MARZO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
DETAILS: Oil on canvas, size 28X40X0,59 inches - 70X100X1,5 cm - Sides are painted to match the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bride 2., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
have a pug, but she is a regular pale. You will see her in the video. I guess I don't picture my pug
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

MINI people, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
As you saw at the beginning of the video, not all of the pictures are coming to you in the way it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Downtown Los Angeles, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Paint TV. Painting was also painted upside-down. You can watch the video on Youtube: /watch?v
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Peacocks Secret, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gill Bustamante
Located in Yardley, PA
The Peacocks Secret is a large semi-abstract oil painting of a peacock in a secret garden by a lake
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bicycling in Blue, Oil Painting
By Warren Keating
Located in San Francisco, CA
Keating's contemporary figurative painting. He captures the rider on video and uses that reference image
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hollyhok Plein Air #1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting of a hollyhock flower in my backyard. I did another painting of the same
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hollyhock Plein Air #2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting of a hollyhock flower in my backyard. I did another painting of the same
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Provencal Panorama' Landscape Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
'Provençal Panorama', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1950s). This is a unique landscape painted
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

'Provencal Hillside' Landscape Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
'Provençal Hillside', oil on board, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a lovely landscape painted
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Green Rainy Evening in Midtown, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 36 x 24 x 1.5 inches * "Evening Rain" is created to appreciate one enchanting
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Bridge - Large Format Painting, Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
does easel painting. She has undertaken numerous video projects, experimented with painting and drawing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Black Tulip - Contemporary Oil Painting, Expressive Nature, Flowers Painting
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Estate - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work. Signed STANZA
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Spray Paint

40x32x2 in. "Tuxedo" Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
not necessary because painting wraps around canvas, framing available on request Video attached for
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rambling Roost, Oil Painting, Rooster, Texas Artist, Animal Paintings, Framed
Located in Houston, TX
Rambling Roost is a 16 x 20 framed oil painting of a Rooster by Texas Artist Cheri Christensen
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rule the Roost, Oil Painting, Rooster, Texas Artist, Animal Paintings ,
Located in Houston, TX
Rule the Roost is a 16 x 20 framed oil painting of a Rooster.. This rooster is from Luckenbach
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Love Like An Animal - Abstract Flower Painting, Contemporary Oil Painting
By Katarzyna Swinarska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Katarzyna Swinarska is a contemporary visual artist working with painting and video which often
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SW8- 21st Century, Oil painting, Geometric Abstraction
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
on the basic components of painting – form, texture, and colour. *"SW8 is available as an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Flatiron Building 24”x36” Oil Painting
By Cuca Romley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful oil painting by Cuca Romley. Ms Romley was a long time New Yorker now retired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spieltrieb - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Existentialism Art
By Piotr Kotlicki
Located in Salzburg, AT
shapes with angular ones, oil paint with pastel, realism with non-descriptive painting. In terms of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Street's Demonstration - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Existentialism
By Piotr Kotlicki
Located in Salzburg, AT
shapes with angular ones, oil paint with pastel, realism with non-descriptive painting. In terms of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

High Energy 12" x 16". PLEASE SEE VIDEO IN LISTING
By Randy Ford
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One cannot appreciate this painting on a computer screen; in real life, it is absolutely amazing
Category

2010s Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fizzical Intent 12" x 16" PLEASE SEE VIDEO IN LISTING
By Randy Ford
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One cannot appreciate this painting on a computer screen; in real life, it is absolutely amazing
Category

2010s Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Source - Contemporary Nature, Landscape Abstract Oil Painting
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
In addition to oil paints, Aleksandra uses her own technique by embroidering on the paintings
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil

New Utopia - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. This contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sanctuary - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting White
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. Painted in white this contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rebirth - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Green
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. Painted in green with some white this contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Taking Her Arm in Paris, Oil Painting
By Warren Keating
Located in San Francisco, CA
Keating's paintings start with documentation. He captures subjects on video from birds-eye views, digitizes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

54x28x2" Geometric Architectural Contemporary Oil Painting, Source
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is a beautiful monochromatic geometric oil painting that is deeply layered in color and layers of
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Under the Sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Alexandra Romano
Located in Yardley, PA
the painting. The colour scheme is comprised of a dark green hue with bold red, yellow and white oil
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Networked - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Black
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. Painted in black on linen this contemporary oil painting is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cowboy Boots and Cell Phone, Oil Painting
By Warren Keating
Located in San Francisco, CA
paintings start with documentation. He captures subjects on video from birds-eye views, digitizes the film
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ancient Revel oil painting by Wesley Lea
By Wesley Lea
Located in Hudson, NY
video clip of this work may be provided upon request.
Category

1940s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Lord of Luckenback, oil painting, Texas Animals, Rooster Painting, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Lord of Luckenback is an oil painting of a Texas Rooster prancing in the field. It is 20 x 16 and
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Something to Crow About, oil painting, Texas Rooster Painting, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Something to Crow About is an oil painting of a Texas Rooster prancing in the field. It is 24 x 18
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

What Happened To Us ? - Large Format Painting, Modern Figurative Oil Painting
By Piotr Kotlicki
Located in Salzburg, AT
shapes with angular ones, oil paint with pastel, realism with non-descriptive painting. In terms of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seabed - Oil Painting by Sabrina Pugliese - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
). Original oil painting on canvas. Hand-signed on the lower right corner: Sabrina Pugliese. Hand-signed
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Video Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate video oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find contemporary versions now, or shop for contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking to add a video oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, brown, gray, purple and more. Finding an appealing video oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Randy Ford, Cesar J. Santander, Gerard Boersma, Mary Vernon and Mark Schiff each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Video Oil Painting?

The price for a video oil painting in our collection starts at $2,450 and tops out at $12,000 with the average selling for $4,000.

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.

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Questions About Video Oil Painting
  • 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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Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of  Walasse Ting

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.