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Old Master Wooded Landscape - Irish 1830 art woodland oil painting
By James Arthur O'Connor
Located in Hagley, England
A delightful large oil on canvas of a wooded landscape which dates to circa 1830 and is attributed
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 19th Century French Barbizon Woodland Oil Painting Semi Nude Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figure in Woodland French, Barbizon School, 19th century, unsigned oil on board, framed framed: 20
Category

Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodland Edge, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original en plein air landscape paint in Colorado :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodlands in Japan [ Shinjuku Gyoen] Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Hazel Thomson
Located in Yardley, PA
Cherry trees. This oil painting is a unique forest scene, a mix of all colours, textures and full of
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century French Oil Painting Provence Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Woodland French School, mid-late 20th century unsigned oil painting on canvas textured
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting by Sidney Pike "A Woodland Stream"
By Sidney Pike
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Sidney Pike "A Woodland Stream" 1858 - 1923 London landscape painter and one of the
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil painting by Henry Grant “A Woodland Warren”
By Charles Henry Grant
Located in Mere, GB
Oil painting by Henry Grant “A Woodland Warren”. Henry Grant flourished 1868 – 1916. Painter of
Category

Early 1900s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century French Oil Painting A Woodland Cabin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Woodland Cabin French School, mid-late 20th century unsigned oil painting on canvas textured
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tall Tree Autumn Woodland Windy Path Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Path signed by Jean Fourie (1927-2015) French artist, painting in the Champagne region of
Category

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

2024 Contemporary British Cornish Abstract Oil Painting - Woodland Overtures
Located in Bristol, GB
abstract painting, executed in oil on board and dated 2024. Abstract in nature and titled ‘Woodland
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Woodlands, Romantic Oil on Canvas Painting by Josef Kugler
Located in Long Island City, NY
Josef Kugler, Austrian (1913 - 2011) - Woodlands, Year: circa 1968, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category

1960s Romantic Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodland Shadows -original realism landscape oil painting - contemporary art
By Hazel Thomson
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online. Woodland Shadows is an evocative and contemplative oil on canvas by Hazel Thomson
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Signed Victorian Oil Painting Gathering Firewood Autumn Woodland Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gathering Firewood by W Pettingale (19th century) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 16.5 x 12.5
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large French Expressionist Oil Painting Nude Bathers in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Nude Bathers Medium: oil painting on
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hazy Woodland Forest Path Contemporary British Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on canvas , unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930's French Oil Painting Dark River Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed measures: 7.75 high by 9.5 inches wide condition: overall very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring Tulips Woodland at Garvan Botanical Gardens, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Rachael Florence
Located in Yardley, PA
color. This painting is oil on archival linen canvas with the edges painted so there is no need for
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Victorian Oil Painting Summer Woodland Pathway Landscape Gilt Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Path Victorian oil painting by Thomas James Purchas (British 1855-1930) with name
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodland Radiance, original painting, landscape, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
started selling a new line of uplifting, unique, nature inspired oil paintings. Like Art, nature is an
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Grassy path into the woodlands and bracken, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
) in an impressionist manner, and has been left for a year before being varnished. :: Painting
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Autumnal Woodland Pathway Antique English Oil Painting in Gilt Frame
By George Turner
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Path circle of George Turner (English 1841-1910) oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Post-Impressionist Pointillist Oil Painting Woodland Trees Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Light French School, circa 1960's Post Impressionist/ Pointillist style oil on board
Category

Late 20th Century Pointillist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

SIGNED VINTAGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING - CHILDREN PLAYING BY WOODLAND STREAM
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the Woodland Stream. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: canvas: 20 x 30 inches, frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Modern Mini Expressive Landscape Oil Painting - Woodland Colour
Located in Bristol, GB
WOODLAND COLOUR Size: 38 x 33 cm (including frame) Oil on board A small but very impactful mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Victorian Woodland Maiden - British 19thC female artist portrait oil painting
By Annie Louisa Swynnerton
Located in Hagley, England
This superb 19th century portrait oil painting is by noted Manchester artist Annie Louisa
Category

1880s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Sunlit Woodland Meadows
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist painter signed oil painting on wooden panel unframed size: 6.5 x 9.25 inches condition: very
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern British Symbolist Oil Painting Trees Dappled Light in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century oil on canvas , unframed size: 23 x 28 inches This came
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bare Winter Trees In The Muddy Woodland Track Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winter Woodland signed by Jean Fourie (1927-2015) French artist, painting in the Champagne region
Category

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Figures Resting by River Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Resting by the River English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 12.5 x 14.5 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodland Path - British Impressionist art 1930 wooded landscape oil painting
By Oliver Hall, R.A., R.E., R.S.W.
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Impressionist landscape oil painting is by prolific exhibitor and British artist Oliver
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunlit Woodland Landscape Large 1970's French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunlit Forest French School, 1970's signed by J.Bredeche ( French School) oil on canvas, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Atmospheric French Impressionist Oil Painting Early 20th century Woodland Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Impressionist School, early 20th century most likely a working sketch 'en plein air' oil
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Fox and Cubs In Woodland Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Alan King, British Artist (1946- 2003) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 37 inches canvas
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Green Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner oil painting on board/ panel, unframed size: 9.5 x 13 inches condition: overall good and
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Traditional English River Woodland Landscape Signed Oil Painting framed
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Winding River by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British, 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed
Category

20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage American Tonalist Oil Painting of Woodland Stream
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage American oil painting captures a serene woodland stream bathed in soft, golden light
Category

Vintage 1920s American Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Elegant Georgian Young Ladies Woodland Park Antique English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
1723-1792 oil painting on canvas, unframed please note, the frame shown in the photos is for
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Woodland Interior IV
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Woodland Interior IV oil/canvas panel 12 x 9 image unframed, 18.5 x 15.5 framed. A beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Burnham Woods Antique English Oil Painting Figures in Autumn Woodland Glade
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
In Burnham Woods by Daniel Sherrin (British, late 19th century) titlled to frame oil on board
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Original Swedish Woodland Landscape Oil Painting - Light at the End
Located in Bristol, GB
woodland scene, executed in oil onto board. The composition draws the viewer’s eye into the distance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Figures and Cattle on Woodland Path - French figurative landscape oil painting
By Philippe Budelot
Located in Hagley, England
This charming French Old Master oil painting is by noted French artist Philippe Budelot. Painted
Category

Early 1800s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'A Woodland Pathway' Follower of Meindert Hobbema. Framed antique oil painting
Located in St. Albans, GB
Follower of Meindert Hobbema Dutch 1638 - 1709 No signature is visible Framed Oil on Canvas Picture
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century French Barbizon Oil Painting Figure in Woodland by Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil on canvas laid over board, framed Framed: 19 x 24 inches Painting: 16 x 20.5 inches Provenance
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishermen in a Forested River Atmospheric French Oil Painting Woodland Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: This evocative oil painting portrays two fishermen in a small wooden boat, gliding silently through a
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian English Oil Painting Woodland River Glade Landscape in Gilt Frame
By Daniel Sherrin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Springtime, Burnham by Daniel Sherrin (British 1868-1940) oil on board, framed inscribed verso
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Woodland Pathway Golden Light through Trees & Field
By George Turner
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Path circle of George Turner (English 1841-1910) oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Late 19th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine French Impressionist Oil Painting Lady Walking Woodland Path Dappled Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Path by Paul Flaubert (French 1928-1994), signed lower corner oil painting on board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Cows on a Woodland Path'. Framed Oil painting by Louis Japy
By Louis Aimé Japy
Located in St. Albans, GB
Louis Aimé Japy 1840 - 1916 Oil painting on canvas Fully signed Picture Size: 32 x 25.5" (82 x 66cm
Category

Late 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Figures on a Woodland Path - British Edwardian art landscape oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British Edwardian oil painting is attributed to the circle of Tom Mostyn. Painted
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alfred Jansson Signed Framed Oil Painting on Canvas, Sunlit Woodland Path
By Alfred Jansson
Located in Miami, FL
IMPRESSIONIST WOODLAND SCENE FROM 1909 This original oil painting by Alfred Jansson, dated 1909, beautifully
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fine Antique French Impressionist Oil Painting Woodland Gardens Old Stone House
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pissarro (French, 1830-1903), unsigned oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 24 inches Provenance: private
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Suffolk School Oil Painting Figures in Rural Woodland Lane
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Cottage English artist (Suffolk School), 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Romantic Antique French Oil Painting Figure by Woodland Stream Cottage Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Cottage by CLOVIS FRÉDÉRICK TERRAIRE (French, 1858-1931) signed oil on canvas, framed
Category

Late 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century Oil - Woodland Lock
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful summer scene depicts figures on a woodland river bank. A boat gently carries a man
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodlands
By Chris Hayman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snow Covered Cottage In Bare Tree Snow Woodland Field Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Snow Covered Cottage In Bare Tree Snow Woodland Field Oil Landscape Painting signed by Jean Fourie
Category

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Russian Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Nude Bathers in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Alexander Khanin (Orenburg 1955) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 27.5 inches canvas: 21
Category

1990s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Woodland Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of woodland oil paintings available for sale. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, abstract and Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions 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 woodland oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Susan Sharp, Robert Baart, Ervin B. Nussbaum, Kurt Moyer and Louise LeBourgeois 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 paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much are Woodland Oil Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — woodland oil paintings in our inventory begin at $1 and can go as high as $117,505, while the average can fetch as much as $1,981.

Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You

It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.

The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.

The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).

Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.

Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Woodland 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 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.
  • 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
    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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 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 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.
  • 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 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
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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