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"Bison Bull" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Bison Bull" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a brown bison in
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Working Tractor" (2017) by Samantha Buller, Oil Painting, Red Tractor
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
"Warm Farm Land, " is an original, handmade oil painting, by Samantha Buller, that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Abstract in Red" by Samantha Buller, Oil Painting, Red, Green & Blue Abstract
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
"Red Abstract, " is an original, handmade oil painting, by Samantha Buller, that depicts an
Category

2010s American Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Dante" 24x24 Long Horn Bull Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Dante" is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Leslie Peck, "French White", 30x40 Farm Country Cow Bull Oil Painting Landscape
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"French White", is a 30x40 oil painting on canvas by artist Leslie Peck featuring a majestic white
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bull, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Bull oil painting on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Stacked" (2013) by Samantha Buller, Oil Landscape Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
"Stacked" (2013) is an original, handmade oil painting by Samantha Buller, that depicts multiple
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Bales In Fields" (2024) by Samantha Buller, Oil Landscape Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
"Bales In Fields" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting by Samantha Buller, that depicts two
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Feed, " Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Feed" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a stack of
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Pozi Bales, " Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Pozi Bales" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Your Choice, " Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Your Choice" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts one
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Dutch School Oil Landscape with Bull and two Cows in Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cows & Bull In Landscape Dutch School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 13 x 11 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Within The Snow, " Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Within The Snow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cemented By The Coast" Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
"Cemented By The Coast" is an original, handmade oil painting, by Samantha Buller, that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Mountain Road, " Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Mountain Road" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Longhorn Bull, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steve Knotts
Located in Yardley, PA
Texas Longhorn bull, oil on canvas board :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Abandoned Barn Revisited, " Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Abandoned Barn Revisited" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Snowy Road To The Barn, " Oil Painting
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
Samantha Buller's (US based) "Snowy Road To The Barn" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Bull Elk" Original handmade oil painting
By Brian Mashburn
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Mashburn's "Bull Elk" from 2023 is an original oil painting depicting a bull elk in profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Brave bull on red, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I have created this painting with a passionate fusion of acrylics and oils, capturing the majesty
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Leaping Bull". Contemporary Naive School Oil Painting
By Penny Rumble
Located in Brecon, Powys
Leaping Bull oil on canvas 75 x 100 cm (2' 6" x 3' 3") + edge frame Penny's interpretation of
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Torero and Bull bullfighter bullfighting oil painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: Torero and Bull Artist: José María Tuser Vázquez (1919-1986) Technique: Oil on canvas
Category

1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

"A Bull Spins in Time" Oil Painting
By Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Hextrum's (US based) "A Bull Spins in Time" is an oil painting that depicts a lone Bull
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bull . original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
muscular figure of the bull takes center stage, emphasizing its formidable presence. This piece is an oil
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Bull  . original painting
Bull  . original painting
H 35.44 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
Les bulles II (Bubbles II), Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Soap bubbles on a black background. Fine canvas with several layers of paint. :: Painting
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Tea for Two" Still life, oil painting of tea satchel, lemon halves, + matchbook
By Samantha Buller
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Tea for Two" is a still life oil painting on canvas by Petaluma, CA based artist Samantha Buller
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Bull Pocket Painting, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Bull is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"In Your Shadow" Still life oil painting of glass bowl, yolk, blue egg, + sphere
By Samantha Buller
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"In Your Shadow" is a still life oil painting on canvas by Petaluma, CA based artist Samantha
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Brau - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Oil Painting, Canvas, Bull
By Joan Peris
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
designer whilst forming his interests in photography and painting. In 1997 Peris consolidated his artistic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Running of the Bulls, Figurative Oil Painting by John Groth
By John Groth
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original oil painting by John Groth circa 1940. A scene of the historical Running of the Bulls
Category

1940s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Modernist Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - English Longhorn Bull
Located in Bristol, GB
ENGLISH LONGHORN BULL Size: 30.5 x 30.5 cm Oil on panel A small and engaging animal composition
Category

2010s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Bull - contemporary expressionistic painting of charging bull, abstract backdrop
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Bull" is a large, unique oil on canvas painting of German artist Willi Bucher. It depicts with
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

English School Mid 20th Century Oil Painting Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog
By Dorothy Alexandra Johnson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
-1988) unsigned oil painting on canvas, unstretched - affixed to stiff backing card 5.5 x 7.5 inches
Category

1950s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leslie Peck, "Spotted Bull", 24x36 Farm Country Cow Oil Painting Landscape
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Spotted Bull", is a 24x36 oil painting on board by artist Leslie Peck featuring a majestic white
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Matador and Bull, Cubist Oil on Board Painting by John F. Leonard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Matador and Bull (37) John F. Leonard American (1921–1987) Date: circa 1965 Oil on Board Size: 20
Category

1960s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The English Bull Dog Victorian 19th Century English Dog Painting, framed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Bull Dog English School, 19th century oil on board, framed framed: 13.5 x 12 inches board : 10
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

French School Raging Bull V Oil painting Impressionist th century Original AUC
Located in Zofingen, AG
Raging Bull 5 NSWE Powerful bull running. Dripping creates movement. Technique: oil, acrylic, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Mid 20th Century French Oil Bull Fighter Matador with Bull Yellow & Red Colors
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Bull Fight Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020), signed lower front oil painting on canvas
Category

20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bull
By Alicia Rothman
Located in New York, NY
Oil on wood
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Bull
Bull
H 8 in W 10 in D 0.25 in
In One Sitting - A Refreshing, Bright and Colorful Still Life Painting of Fruit
By Samantha Buller
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"In One Sitting" is a still life oil painting on canvas by Bay Area artist Samantha Buller. This
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Let Me Take A Crack at It - A Bright and Colorful Still Life Painting of Eggs
By Samantha Buller
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Let Me Take a Crack at It" is a still life oil painting on canvas by Bay Area artist Samantha
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bull Creek #2
By David Leonard
Located in Fairfield, CT
The primary subjects of my paintings are 21st century man's working monuments, which represent our
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Toro 2, abstracted oil painting of bull, black and white, neutral earth tones
By Alicia Rothman
Located in New York, NY
and intaglio, combined with painting in oil on panel utilizing her own handmade templates, digital
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

The Bull And The Matador - Original Oil On Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
The Bull And The Matador - Original Oil On Canvas Original oil painting depicting a matador and
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Who's Looking
By Philip Buller
Located in Park City, UT
PHILIP BULLER is a figurative painter who is known for his historic, large scale paintings and
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Who's Looking
H 24 in W 18 in D 3 in
Those Boys
By Philip Buller
Located in Park City, UT
PHILIP BULLER is a figurative painter who is known for his historic, large scale paintings and
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Those Boys
H 23 in W 18 in D 3 in
Summer Bull
By Alicia Rothman
Located in New York, NY
oil and gold leaf on wood panel
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Golden Bull
By Alicia Rothman
Located in New York, NY
oil and gold leaf on wood panel
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Portrait of a bull. 2024, oil on canvas, 80x90 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Portrait of a bull 2024, oil on canvas, 80x90 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late Naive English School "Bull Broke Loose" Bull Baiting Oil on Canvas
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late 18th century oil on canvas depicting a bull baiting scene In England during the time of
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Maple

Cogida by Christophe Dupety - Animal, colourful painting, expressionism, bull
By Christophe Dupety
Located in Paris, FR
Cogida is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bull, the Dog
By Y.m.Lo
Located in East Hampton, NY
Bull dog in a suit Animals dressed up fantasy, surreal Comes ROLLED in a tube Needs framing Artist
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Oil Painting of Bull by Ernst Meyer of Denmark circa 1850
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil painting of canvas mounted on board of bull. Danish school, 19th century. Artist
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Blue Face
By Philip Buller
Located in Park City, UT
Oil on aluminum. PHILIP BULLER is a figurative painter who is known for his historic, large scale
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blue Face
H 48 in W 52 in D 3 in
The Bullfight Matador with Bull Signed French Modernist Painting
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 15 x 18 inches Canvas: 13 x 16 inches. Provenance: all
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter River 3
By Philip Buller
Located in Park City, UT
Oil on resin paper. PHILIP BULLER is a figurative painter who is known for his historic, large
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter River 3
H 42 in W 51 in D 0.1 in
"My Pet Bull"
By Nguyen Dinh Vu
Located in Rye, NY
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting with brights reds, blacks and gold. Dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Creixams Bullfighter and Bull original impressionist acrylic canvas painting
By Pere Créixams Picó
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Montmartre, decided to devote himself to painting. In the French capital he participated in the School of
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Another Time
By Philip Buller
Located in Park City, UT
PHILIP BULLER is a figurative painter who is known for his historic, large scale paintings and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Another Time
H 26 in W 30 in D 2 in
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Bull Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the bull oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect bull oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a bull oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting bull oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Philip Buller, Y.m.Lo, Eric Robitaille, Christophe Dupety and Sunil Das are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Bull Oil Painting?

The average selling price for a bull oil painting we offer is $3,257, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.

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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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Questions About Bull Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 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, 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 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, 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.

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