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Watcher, oil painting of mysterious falling figure, eyes, dark space
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
deep emotion… And, as in all her paintings since 1990, these works were painted with her left (non
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century English Signed Oil Puppies in Barn Watching Tortoise on Floor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century English The Three Puppies signed with monogram, oil on canvas, framed in antique pine
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

People Watching, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Debbie Pacheco
Located in Yardley, PA
in oil on paper, painted with blurred brushstrokes to emphasize the passing moment. :: Painting
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Watching TV, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting on canvas :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Storm Watch, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Silvia Trujillo
Located in Yardley, PA
Impasto ; thick & rich texture. Moody & Emotive :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Friends watching TV, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Two friends watching TV... mesmerized and gone into a program that is watching them....You
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bay Watch 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
. The figures in the painting is carefully positioned, reflecting the poetic movements of the people
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Always On the Watch, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By David Sipko
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a Great Blue Heron on the watch, waiting for his next meal to appear. This is an oil on
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Watched, , Contemporary Powerful Figurative Yellow Oil Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
Jakub Malinowski – Born in 1985. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Painting at the University of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Watching Clouds Drift. Large Expressionist Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
ourselves relax and watch the clouds. Oil on canvas 55" x 51" 2023
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late Morning Storm Watch, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Victoria Veedell
Located in Yardley, PA
lake in Laurgarvatn. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Neighbourhood Watch - contemporary landscape fields countryside oil painting
By Glynne James
Located in London, GB
framed in a white wooden frame - 46 x 56 cm
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Watched Tower, Contemporary Powerful Figurative Oil Painting, Large Format
Located in Salzburg, AT
Jakub Malinowski – Born in 1985. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Painting at the University of
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Matter" Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Matter" Painting is a reflection of the codependence between the spiritual and material world, as
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colorite Spice Rack -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
viewer realize that it is in fact not a photo, but rather an oil painting. Photorealism can also refer to
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

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

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Coastal Seascape Oil Painting - Watching the Waves
Located in Bristol, GB
WATCHING THE WAVES Size: 66 x 58 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas An expressive and beautifully
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Contemplation" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a cropped view of open water as
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Watch Me - Oil Figure Painting of Children Playing Hula-Hoop Impressionistic
By Samantha Buller
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Watch Me" is an oil figure painting on stretched canvas by Bay Area artist Samantha Buller. Two
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Watch me! -21st Century Oil Painting of a Nude Boy watching you in his Mirror
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made by Dutch artist/painter David van der Linden. Painted with oilpaint on
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jim's Steaks -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
cannot appreciate this painting on a computer screen; in real life, it is absolutely amazing. Because you
Category

Early 2000s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Watch now - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Landscape Painting by Ger Stallenberg
By Ger Stallenberg
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
all be found in his paintings in a contemporary way. Ger Stallenberg remains so close to reality that
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Watch , Chilean Artist, Emerging Artist, Oil Painting , Framed , 14x10, Nature
Located in Houston, TX
The Watch is painted plein aire in the Chilean countryside. It is oil on canvas and has a Italian
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Creation of Adam -- Original Oil Painting -- Please watch attached video
By J. Scott Nicol
Located in Boca Raton, FL
playbills from the actual shows in each oil painting. The books used in the Broadway paintings inspired my
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

Cavaliers Watching Bathing Nymphs, large oil on canvas painting by Fabretto
By Angelo Urbani del Fabbretto
Located in London, GB
Measuring nearly two metres in height, this fantastic large painting will be an excellent addition
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Horizon Watches us", Rose Blue Square Large Abstract Poetic Oil Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "The horizon watches us," this large, evocative abstract oil painting on linen canvas is a
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"On Watch" Original Oil Painting Landscape with Eagle signed by Raymond Suchomel
By Raymond Suchomel
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"On Watch" is an original oil painting on canvas by Raymond Suchomel. The artist signed the
Category

1990s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Birds are Watching Us", Blue Pink White Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Named "The Birds are Watching Us", this abstract oil painting on Linen Canvas is by Christine Morin
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Liberation, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
, animals, people, surrealism, oil painting, greyLiberationKat SilverOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Night Watch: contemporary oil painting of bird nest in tree, blue & green
By Deirdre Murphy
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
" series. "As an artist, my paintings, prints, sculpture and public art are made with the attentiveness of
Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sandy Toes" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This representational blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a close-up
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Envie., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Envie, one animal will carry the last human desires through the end of time.... Watch out for
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fierce, Oil Painting
By Alana Clumeck
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: wolf, western, wallpaper, dog, animal, animals, western, representational, oil painting, grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kittyhawk, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, people, sports, realism, oil painting, blueKittyhawkJesse AldanaOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Humpback, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By David Sipko
Located in Yardley, PA
I recently was on a whale watch and it was really a transformative experience. To look out to the
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

BUONGUSTO, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
tomato souce. The only watch it makes me want to go to the kitchen. :: Painting :: Photorealism
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Daydream" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Daydream" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait 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

Sunshine, Oil Painting
By Alana Clumeck
Located in San Francisco, CA
often paints while watching her children play. When the kids are at school, painting becomes precious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Becoming, Oil Painting
By Alana Clumeck
Located in San Francisco, CA
while watching her children play. When the kids are at school, painting becomes precious meditative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
œWe sit silently and watch the world around us. This has taken a lifetime to learn. It seems only
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

MARTE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
you'll find the painting story step by step! YOUTUBE: /watch?v=tKcROBfiQSw :: Painting :: Photorealism
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Waiting" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Waiting" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure juxtaposed
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Silence, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
œWe sit silently and watch the world around us. This has taken a lifetime to learn. It seems only
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hummingbirds, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
strong and bossy. Love watching them in the evening, when the sun reflects off their tiny but very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Unity", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Unity" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a woman
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Framed 19th Century Oil - Night Watch
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th century oil showing a dutiful dog guarding a young child while they sleep. The dog
Category

19th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Magpie, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Skeet Sirmons
Located in Yardley, PA
continue the bird watching theme. This is oil on Classen 13DP Linen mounted on a cradled panel
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Turbulence Paragliding Painting Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Turbulence Paragliding Painting Abstract Oil Painting Oil Painting on cotton canvas, palette knife
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Ocean waves, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting on canvas was inspired me been on a beach and watching beautiful waves coming
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Compassion, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, simple, geometric, conceptual, reductive, linear, shape, color block, abstract, oil painting, red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Passion, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, geometric, conceptual, reductive, linear, shape, color block, abstract, oil painting, purple, orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roots, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, simple, geometric, conceptual, reductive, linear, shape, color block, grid, abstract, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beautiful England, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gill Bustamante
Located in Yardley, PA
Beautiful England is an English countryside inspired landscape oil painting with pheasants and
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Virtue, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
: minimal, geometric, conceptual, linear, rectangle, color block, line, abstract, oil painting
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

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

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Watches Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of watches oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal contemporary, Impressionist or modern examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the watches oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Salvador Dalí, Christopher Clark, Liz Barber, Irina Cumberland and Willard Dixon produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Watches Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for watches oil paintings we offer is $3,747, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $1,943,476 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 Watches Oil Paintings
  • 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.

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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.