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Amish Farmhouse, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
FarmhouseDoug CosbieOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished and Ready
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Farmhouse, Medium Sized, Oil Painting
By J.B. Holmes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Beautiful oil painting of a crumbling farmhouse. By J.B. Holmes, British artist 20th Century Oil
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Catalan farmhouse Spain oil on canvas painting
By Rafael Batalle Mallarach
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rafael Batallé Mallarach (1953) - Catalan farmhouse - Oil on canvas Oil measures 46x38 cm. Frame
Category

1980s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Farmhouses and Almond Trees, Spring, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, hills, sky, bright, sunny, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, greenFarmhouses
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Farmhouse, Berks County Pennsylvania, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, hill, sky, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, yellowWhite Farmhouse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern British oil painting "Farmhouse by Lane", Ralph Gillies
Located in London, GB
Gillies Cole (1915-1994) Farmhouse by Lane Oil on canvas 48 x 72 cm Signed lower left 'Ralph Gillies Cole
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View from Chianti Farmhouse , Landscape oil painting, Classical Realism.
By Angel Ramiro Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
physical appearance . This is oil on canvas with a custom made archival frame. View from Chianti Farmhouse
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Farmhouse in the Countryside (Impressionist Oil Painting, c. 1920)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely rural Impressionist scene, of an old farmhouse with terra cotta roof and complete with
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Interior of a Farmhouse Room with Tiled Stove. Oil Painting by Amelie Ruths.
Located in Berlin, DE
Interior of a farmhouse with tiled stove. Oil painting by Amelie Ruths. Dimensions without frame
Category

Early 20th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed 1948 Oil - Belgian Farmhouse
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine Belgian work in oil by an unknown artist, depicting a farmhouse or stable block on a
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern British oil painting "Farmhouse in English Landscape", Ralph Gillies
Located in London, GB
Gillies Cole (1915-1994) Farmhouse in English Landscape Oil on canvas 48 x 72 cm Signed lower left 'Ralph
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clifford Charman Landscape with Farmhouses oil painting Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
Charman R.O.I. (1910-1993) Landscape with Farmhouses Oil on Canvas, framed 38x55 Provenance: The Artist's
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil Painting on Canvas 50Hx72W Horse Portrait Art
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil 50H x 72W" Unstretched (Rolled) Canvas. Stretching is free upon
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil Painting on Canvas 50Hx72W Horse Portrait Art
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil 50H x 72W" Unstretched (Rolled) Canvas. Stretching is free upon
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Farmhouse. 1985. Oil on canvas. 80x74 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Farmhouse. 1985. Oil on canvas. 80x74 cm Henri Klebah (b. 1928.24.X Riga - 1998.) – painter. 1946
Category

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Farmhouse
By George W. Drew
Located in Greenville, DE
George W. Drew 1875-1968. Excellent example of his work, housed in a period Louie XIV style frame measuring 20.5 x 24.5in. Painted in early to mid 20th century.
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Les Bois Farmhouses" Modern Impressionist Oil of French Alps by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Les Bois Farmhouses" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Farmhouse
Located in Belfast, GB
White Farmhouse Oil on Canvas 55 x 60 cm 21 5/8 x 23 5/8 in "Growing up in the countryside, he
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Farmhouse in Provence, Post Impressionist Oil on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Post Impressionist Subject: Landscape Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: France Dimensions
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

J.N. Spier 19th century, country farmhouse, landscape, painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
J.N. Spier 19th century, country farmhouse, landscape, painting Signed lower left and dated 1877
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Walks Farmhouse
Located in Nashville, TN
dream of breeding showjumpers and set up her art studio in a grain loft in a 18th century farmhouse on
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

View of a Farmhouse Through Trees
By Frederick J. Mulhaupt
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower right: MULHAUPT
Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Keith Johnson (1931-2018) - 20th Century Oil, The Old Farmhouse
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful study of an old stone farmhouse and outbuildings by the British artist Keith Johnson
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Farmhouse Landscape - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by William Henry Innes
By William Henry Innes
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
created using oil on board and is in a handmade swept composite frame. Keywords: Britain, farmhouse
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil Pastel

'Winter Landscape, Red Farmhouse', Post-Impressionist oil, Paris Salon, Benezit
By Mogens Erik Christien Vantore
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-Impressionist oil landscape showing a view of an old red farmhouse set beside a lane winding through snow
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old Farmhouse, 1935
Located in Franklin, MI
A fine example of the magic realism of this Detroit artist whose work is included in the Whitney Museum of Art
Category

1930s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old Farmhouse, 1935
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English Farmhouse - Mid 20th Century Impressionist Oil by William Henry Innes
By William Henry Innes
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in the 1960s and 1970s. He was also a member of the Pastel Society
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil Pastel

Hillside Farmhouse Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Pastoral landscape of barns atop a country hillside by Nevada Sperry (American, 20th Century). Signed "Nevada Sperry" lower left. Displayed in a rustic wood frame. Image, 15"H x 30"L.
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English Farmhouse - Early 20th Century Impressionist Oil Piece by Paul Earee
By Paul Earee
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
painting, etchings and drawing with strong regional content. As an architect he designed many buildings and
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

John Kenneth Ferguson (1885-1967) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Cape Dutch Farmhouse
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful impressionistic painting by listed South African artist John Kenneth Ferguson (1885
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English Landscape with Farmhouse
By Sally Gaywood
Located in Woodbury, CT
Sally Gaywood was born in Chester and from a very early age showed a natural aptitude for painting
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1970s Farmhouse Painting Along NY 201, Autumn Scene by Max Millman
Located in Larchmont, NY
Max Millman (American, ?-1998) Along Route 201, 1976 Oil on canvas 20 x 24 in. Framed: 27 3/4 x 32
Category

1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Smoky Valley Farm, Lindsborg Kansas 1949 Oil on Panel Hay Shocks Farmhouse Trees
By Birger Sandzen
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A wonderful 1949 oil painting on panel by Birger Sandźen depicting a farmhouse in a Lindsborg
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Isidore Verheyden, Study Of A Farmyard, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by Belgian artist Isidore Verheyden (1846-1905) depicts a small
Category

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Window Box, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting the subject itself. David lives in an old farmhouse that he is slowly renovating one room at a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Antique French Impressionist Painting Landscape Chateau Farmhouse in Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. While there, he became friends with Émile Breton, who introduced him to oil painting. At about that
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century Farmhouse Road Landscape
By Joseph Yeager
Located in Soquel, CA
Exceptional Impressionist landscape of a road leading past a tree and pond up to a farmhouse, by
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Little Gander, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sharon France
Located in Yardley, PA
with a traditional old white farmhouse and barn in the background. While I most often work in acrylic
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Simpler Time, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: landscape, farmhouse, nostalgia, field, trees, architecture, building, farm, impressionism, sunny
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ernst LINCK (1874 - 1935) Farmhouse with Clothesline School of Berne Switzerland
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Clothesline • Oil painting on canvas approx. 25.5 x 26.5 cm • Pine frame approx. 34.5 x 35.5 cm (obvious
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

House with Gate, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, greenHouse with GateBrian McCartyOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Frederick, Maryland Farm, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, rural, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, blueFrederick, Maryland FarmDoug
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

House in Winter, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, landscape, path, trail, road , architecture, impressionism, oil painting, whiteHouse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Danish Farmhouse Landscape
By Peter Nielsen
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful landscape of simple Danish farmhouse by Peter Nielsen (Danish, 1873-1965). Signed and
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

The Well Out Front, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
The old farmhouses may be abandoned and fall in or burn down but the dug wells out front usually
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

House and Barn, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
with a quick oil wash. Recently returning to painting full time, he converted a room in his house into
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"No.B222 Window Boy", Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jan Sowarby
Located in Yardley, PA
farmhouse. What's going on? :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Deer Farmhouse Rustic Mixed Media Painting on Canvas 60 x 40"
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
combines new media - digital original hand painting, printed on canvas, then hand painted with acrylic, 3D
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Digital

Alfred Provis (1843-1886) signed oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
Alfred Provis (1843-1886) signed oil painting on canvas English artist. Exhibited at the Royal
Category

19th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blue Ridge Mountains Farm, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, countryside, mountain, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, orangeBlue Ridge Mountains Farm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

View of Bridgnorth, Shropshire with river, tower, hills & buildings oil painting
Located in ludlow, GB
with Arthur Studd and met Paul Gauguin. In 1895 he went on a painting trip to La Roche Guyon with
Category

Early 20th Century Color-Field Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Couple of Paintings Oil on Canvas Northern Europe XVII-XVIII Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. The two paintings, certainly similar in terms of subject type and pictorial methods
Category

Late 17th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Farmhouse on a Hill Landscape
By Thomas Theodore Craig
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous landscape of a farmhouse and other buildings by Thomas (Tom) Theodore Craig (1909 - 1969
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fauquier County Farm, Virginia, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, town, sky, oilpaint, travel, impressionism, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Morning, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
feel the peaceful presence of nature. The oil painting captures a rural estate, with a farmhouse, green
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Robert Thorburn Ross RSA, Carding, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting by Scottish artist Robert Thorburn Ross RSA (1816-1876) depicts
Category

1850s Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Collection of Curiosities" - Cornelis Le Mair, Classic Style Oil Painting
By Cornelis Le Mair
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
-Hertogenbosch where he hoped to improve his painting techniques. He left the academy because, in his opinion
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of an Irish Red Setter Dog - British Victorian animal art oil painting
By George Denholm Armour
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous British Victorian dog portrait oil painting is by noted animal artist George Denholm
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Kitchen" Impressionist, friends & family preparing dinner in Tuscan farmhouse
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Friends have brought over their dog to the artist's Tuscan farmhouse, and join in preparing an
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

19th Century winter landscape oil painting of figures skating on a Dutch lake
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Oil Paintings Of Farmhouses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of oil paintings of farmhouses for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, abstract or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 141 Impressionist, 67 abstract, 51 contemporary, 44 modern and 28 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add oil paintings of farmhouses that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Tracy Helgeson, Cornelis Le Mair, Robert William Wood, Brandon Neher and Geoffrey Moss are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Some oil paintings of farmhouses are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 5 inches across, are available.

How Much are Oil Paintings Of Farmhouses?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil paintings of farmhouses in our inventory begin at $207 and can go as high as $123,125, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.

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?

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Questions About Oil Paintings Of Farmhouses
  • 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.

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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

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