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African Elephant-original realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"African Elephant" by Ashley Davies is a stunning original wildlife painting that captures the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bruges-original architecture cityscape wildlife oil painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
"Bruges" by Nathan Neven is an enchanting oil on canvas painting that transports viewers into a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gorilla-original hyper realism wildlife oil painting-artwork- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
intricate portrayal of wildlife in its most majestic form. Rendered in the medium of oil on canvas, this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sapient Business-original abstract surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This original artwork by Nathan Neven joyfully presents an unusual scene of wildlife merged with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

House of Flamingos- original impressionist wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
"House of Flamingos" by Nathan Neven is a captivating blend of still life and wildlife, set within
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flamingos exploring France-original abstract landscape wildlife oil painting-Art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
to the painting, while the window to the French landscape provides an additional layer of intrigue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unusual Sunday - original London cityscape wildlife oil painting -modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
to the narrative of the painting. "Unusual Sunday" is a framed and signed original piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Sea Bunny, Mine-original realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
By Henk Jan Sanderman
Located in London, Chelsea
"Blue Sea Bunny, Mine" by Henk Jan Sanderman is a captivating wildlife painting that captures a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Siberian Tiger I-original photo realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
wildlife portrayal. This original realism wildlife painting, executed in oil on canvas, transports viewers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Power Lion-original modern photo realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
immersive journey into the heart of the savanna. This original wildlife painting, crafted with oil on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Place des Victoires Paris-original cityscape wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
the backdrop of iconic Parisian architecture. In this vibrant painting, Neven combines the whimsy of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Royal Ostrich Buckingham Palace -original interior wildlife oil painting-Art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
"Red Royal Ostrich" by Nathan Neven is a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting that brings the regal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tiger II-original modern photo realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
portrayal of wildlife. This original realism wildlife painting, executed in oil on canvas, captures the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venus of the North- original impressionistic wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Venus of the North" by Nathan Neven, a captivating blend of still life and wildlife unfolds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tiger and Eagle- original interior surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
wildlife and interior design intersect. At the center of the painting stands a majestic tiger, its powerful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Itching for Spring, Bison Wildlife Oil Painting on Canvas, Native American Art
Located in Whitefish, MT
Itching for Spring by John Potter Bison Oil Painting on Canvas 10" x 8" 14" x 16" (framed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'MadMarch' Contemporary Photorealist Wildlife painting of two boxing hares
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'MadMarch' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a two boxing hares in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Leap of Faith' Photorealist wildlife painting of a Puffin on vibrant blue water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Leap of Faith' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting. With such
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'The Enforcer' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a black grouse, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Enforcer' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a large Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Resplendent' Photorealist painting of a Pink Flamingo, dark blue, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Resplendent' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a pink Flamingo
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Warrior' Photorealist painting of a Water Buffalo in the wild, wildlife, grey
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Warrior' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Water Bufallo in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Shattering Dawn' Photorealistic Painting of a deer in woodland greenery
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Shattering Dawn' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting. With such
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Kingfisher' Photorealist painting of a small blue bird on a lock gate, vivid
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Kingfisher' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a vivid blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

'Lioness' Contemporary Realist painting of a lioness stalking in the wild
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Lioness' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a lioness stalking in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Cockerel' Photorealist painting fo a colourful bird, red, orange, green, black
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
''Cockerel'' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a large cockerel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Focus' Photorealist painting of a Tiger, ready to pounce, orange, grey & black
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Focus' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Tiger. With such
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Ever the Optimist' Contemporary photorealist painting of a Wren small bird wild
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Ever the Optimist' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an English
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'The Sun Worshipper' Contemporary photorealist painting of a Meerkat in the wild
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Sun Worshipper' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Meerkat in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Balancing Act' Contemporary Photorealist painting of Blue Tit bird in the wild
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Balancing Act' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an English Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'The Challenge' Contemporary Photorealist painting of a large African Elephant
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Challenge' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an African
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'A Moment rest' Photorealist painting of a Kingfisher in the wild, blue, orange
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'A Moments Rest' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Kingfisher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Promise of Spring' Contemporary Painting of a blue tit bird on a branch, yellow
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Promise of Spring' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an English
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

End of the Road Photorealist painting of a red squirrel on a tree branch, green
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'End of the Road' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of Red Squirrel in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The King, 2018, landscape, wildlife, gold, red, pink, orange, black, print
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
animals in an African Sahara landscape. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

The Mountain, 2018, landscape, wildlife, gold, blue, tan, orange, black, print
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
animals in a Tundra landscape. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and large
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Ink

Kingfisher-original realism wildlife birds oil painting-artwork-contemporary ART
Located in London, Chelsea
British wildlife painter whose passion for oil painting is deeply rooted in her fascination with both
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Treetop Lookout-original realism wildlife-leopard oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Treetop Lookout" by Ashley Davies is a captivating original wildlife painting that transports
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clash-original modern realism wildlife-tigers oil paintings-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Clash" by Ashley Davies is a captivating original wildlife painting that brings to life the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Noble Creatures-original wildlife architecture interior animal oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
In this original painting by Nathan Neven the artist depicts a grand interior space filled with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lion in Botswana, Oil Painting, 40 x 30 Oil, Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition
Located in Houston, TX
exhibited in the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina. Check Gallery
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Golden Lady - original wildlife interior Leopard contemporary oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
expressionism. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, a leopard gracefully lounges on a red settee, gazing directly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Leopard - wildlife portraiture study figurative oil painting original art modern
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
This original oil painting by Catherine Ingleby lovingly depicts the beauty of a cheetah in motion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Adelaar Eagle Oil Painting on Panel Birds Wildlife In Stock 2023
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Adelaar Eagle Oil Painting on Panel Birds Wildlife In Stock - Sizes are measured without frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Emperors and Albert Bridge - surrealist wildlife animal oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
In this contemporary surrealist painting, Nathan Neven skillfully merges a familiar cityscape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Scala of Heaven-original abstract wildlife interior oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Nathan Neven's "Scala of Heaven" is a mesmerizing wildlife interior painting that seamlessly fuses
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning Star, landscape, skyscape, mother wolf, cubs, wildlife, gold, blue print
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
background. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and large scale, with both
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

Blue Bird Chelsea -original modern wildlife London Cityscape art -oil painting
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
"Blue Bird" by NATHAN NEVEN is a captivating oil on canvas that merges the untamed essence of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crossing The Albert Bridge- original London wildlife Cityscape oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
painting by artist Nathan Neven. This delightful composition, expertly crafted in oil on canvas, offers a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Family Day Off - London modern cityscape wildlife surreal abstract oil painting
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
In this contemporary surrealist painting Nathan Neven juxtaposes a familiar city scene and classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Made to Love - abstract wildlife elephant interior oil painting-contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
the scene. Nathan Neven's thoughtful signature on the painting reflects his commitment to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late Day Bison, Wildlife Impressionist Oil Painting on Panel, Western Art
Located in Whitefish, MT
"Late Day Bison" by Harry Koyama Oil on Board 60" x 50" 70" x 60" (framed) Harry Koyama, born and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Take Care of You- original abstract wildlife interior oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
viewers into a surreal and vibrant interior setting. This captivating wildlife painting features a bear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Elephant and Calf original wildlife portrait figurative oil painting artwork
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
This original wildlife study by Catherine Ingleby presents a figurative rendering of a charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Board

Zebra Mare and Foal. African Wildlife Scene.Safari.Animal. Original Oil Painting
By Douglas Van Howd
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
for sale; this original oil painting is by the American artist Douglas Van Howd. The painting is
Category

Late 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Three Amigos - original wildlife portrait study figurative oil painting artwork
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
This original wildlife study by Catherine Ingleby presents a figurative rendering of a charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Board

Welcome in the Desert-ORIGINAL photo realism wildlife tiger oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
surreal and intriguing scene within the arid expanse. This original realism wildlife painting, rendered in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Out and About - Original wildlife New York cityscape oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
York City skyline. In Neven's distinctive abstract expressionism style, the painting captures the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Orangutan and the World of His Emotions.Wildlife Animal Original Oil Painting
Located in Sempach, LU
the world of my art! I am an artist, and each of my oil paintings is a unique creation filled with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Oil

"Wildlife Refuge" landscape oil painting of a blue lake with marshland and sky
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Zebra Mare and Foal - wildlife portrait study figurative oil painting artwork
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
In this original oil painting by Catherine Ingleby, the artist depicts two zebras with dramatic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Board

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Wildlife Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of wildlife oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the wildlife oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, black, brown, beige and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Catherine Ingleby, Henk Jan Sanderman, Michael Budden, Nathan Neven and Robert Fobear produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.

How Much are Wildlife Oil Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — wildlife oil paintings in our inventory begin at $496 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,709.

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 Wildlife Oil Paintings
  • 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 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 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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