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Andrada Trapnell's 'Reaching For the Sun' Original Monkey Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
piece measures 30 x 40 inches and features a masterful blend of oil on board. The painting depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Henry Park “Young Hunter & Monkey” Oil Painting Ex Christies Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Park (English, 1816-1871). An adorable antique English school painting of a young child
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oil Painting on Canvas of a Monkey
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Playful oil painting on canvas, inspired by antique animal prints, depicting a monkey in a tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkey Around-original surreal- realism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online. "Monkey Around" is a delightful still life painting by the gifted artist George
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Oil Painting on Canvas of a Monkey
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Playful oil painting on canvas, inspired by antique animal prints, depicting a monkey in a tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oil Painting on Canvas of a Monkey
Oil Painting on Canvas of a Monkey
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" contemporary oil painting tropics
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" by Nelson H. White, is a small scale oil painting of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Monkey on Horseback - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Realism
By Tomasz Bielak
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tomasz Bielak born in Lublin in 1967. He graduated of The Academy of Fine Arts, Painting and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reunited (monkeys orangutans iceberg arctic surrealist oil painting light blue)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
iceberg. keywords; americana, surrealism, monkey, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, animal painting
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dreamer (monkey gorilla iceberg arctic surrealist oil painting light blue)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, surrealism, monkey, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, animal painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sichuan Forest (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, panda, monkey, fauna
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sichuan Forest (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, panda, monkey, fauna "Sichuan Forest" by
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Foil

Monkey with a Cigarette I - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting
By Tomasz Bielak
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artist Tomasz Bielak loves animals, but especially monkeys. He often portrays her. Old photos
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

HERMIT (chimpanzee monkey drifting iceberg Arctic blue surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
painting evokes a quiet yearning, inviting the viewer to reflect on the fragility of existence and the
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Pink Monkey - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Aleksandra Bujnowska born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flow (sleep monkey chimpanzee iceberg arctic surrealist oil painting light blue)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
. keywords; chimpanzé, americana, surrealism, monkey, sleeping giant, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, animal
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Neo Expressionist Woman with Monkeys Abstract Modernist Oil Painting
By Robert Beauchamp
Located in Surfside, FL
oil painting on heavy art paper sight: 22 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 23 1/4 x 30 1/4 x 1 1
Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Antique American School Surreal Monkey Portrait Rare Framed Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist interior scene with two monkeys. Oil on canvas. No signature found
Category

1930s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Swedish Oil Canvas Painting Romantic Interior Family Scene Monkey 1883
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique oil on canvas painting by Bengt Nordenberg (1822-1902), Sweden, dated 1883
Category

1880s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Arredo Urbano Oil Painting Rome Italy Portrait Monkey Surrealistic In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arredo Urbano Oil Painting Rome Italy Portrait Monkey Surrealistic In Stock Giovanni Tommasi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkeying Around - Animal Painting by Marc
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
playful nature. Monkeying Around - Animal Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece
Category

2010s Conceptual Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Monkey Shock" - Oil Painting with Silver Leaf featuring a Primate and Sparrows
Located in Denver, CO
Michele Kortbawi Wilk's "Monkey Shock" is a 2021 oil on canvas with silver leaf, spanning 24 x 24
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Boho Original Oil Painting of Monkey on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
oil painting depicting a monkey dressed in regal attire. Expertly hand-painted on canvas, the subject
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Dimitri Likissas - Happy Monkey, Painting 2022
Located in Greenwich, CT
Series: Pop Oil Enamel Paint on Canvas I consider each colored dot to be like a person. You and me
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Monkey Time - Animal Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep
Category

Early 2000s Conceptual Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Among Monkeys
Located in Miami, FL
Ames utilizes her signature pointillist technique in this beautiful composition.
Category

2010s Pointillist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Original Danish Oil Canvas Painting of Monkeys
By Carl Gustav Herslev
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original oil on canvas painting depicting various species of monkeys by Danish artist
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

"Monkeys and Stones" (2023) By Destiny Bowman, Original Oil Still-Life Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Monkeys and Stones" (2023) by Destiny Bowman is an original, handmade oil painting on wood panel
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Monkey Time #2 - Animal Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
. Monkey Time #2 - Animal Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful
Category

2010s Conceptual Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Happy Monkeys - Oil on Canvas by Anastasia Kurakina - 2019
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Happy Monkeys is an original artwork realized in 2019 by Anastasia Kurakina. Original oil painting
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

King Monkey
Located in Zofingen, AG
animal portrait instead. Employing a diverse array of mediums, including oil painting, golden leaf, and
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

King Monkey
King Monkey
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Drunken Monkey
By Roberto Marquez
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco
Superiores de Occidente. He later moved to Arizona, and then to New York. His paintings incorporate dreamlike
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Drunken Monkey
Drunken Monkey
H 61.03 in W 72.84 in D 3.15 in
The Monkey Killer by Orovida Pissarro - Animal painting
By Orovida Pissarro
Located in London, GB
The Monkey Killer by Orovida Pissarro (1893-1968) Oil on canvas 76 x 101 cm (29 ⅞ x 39 ¾ inches
Category

1960s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Monkey Business
By Xavier Cugat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Monkey Business" is an oil painting on canvas board by noted Spanish artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkey Business
Monkey Business
H 16.1 in W 14.25 in D 1.5 in
White Face Monkeys
By Beth de Loiselle
Located in Charleston, US
One of Beth de Loiselle’s favorite subjects, an animal painting, "White Faced Monkeys" captures a
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Guardians" Contemporary Oil Monkey Eyes Post-Cubist Abstract Whimsical Animal
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
"Guardians" Contemporary Oil Monkey Eyes Post-Cubist Abstract Whimsical Animal Hunt Slonem
Category

1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Monkey_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Blue Monkey" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 18 in. ; 25.5 x 19.5 in. Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The Monkey is Always Here
Located in Miami, FL
Takuma Tanaka is a Japanese contemporary artist born in 1977, who likes to use our consciousness in the world as a prevalent theme in his work. From early childhood, he has always en...
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Haired Monkey
By Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Appearing in Scope Miami Beach, 2021, from Nov 30 through Dec 5.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Squirrel Monkey and Allen
By Linda Ridd Herzog
Located in Napa, CA
and nature around her that she painted her first oil painting at the age of nine and never looked back
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wrong Place Wrong Time (surreal painting monkey iceberg scale animal chimpanzee
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, earth tones, indian red, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A monkey in green Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist animal
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
OIl paint on canvas Hand-signed on the back by the artist “At first glance, we are invited to a
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkey- Original hyper realism wildlife-still life paintings- Contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
viewers into a world of playful delight. This original oil painting, executed in the style of contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Primate Family, dark, abstracted monkeys, oil on panel w red, disrupted realism
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT the artist: Audrey Frank Anastasi is a prolific feminist artist, working in painting, drawing
Category

2010s American Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Jean Thomas (1923-2019) "monkey with camembert" large oil on canvas 1949
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Thomas (1923-2019) "monkey with camembert" large oil on canvas signed and dated 1949 origin
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique American Surreal Anamorphic Signed Beautiful Monkey Humorous Drawing
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed monkey drawing by Aurion M. Proctor (1909 - 1983). Drawing and
Category

1930s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Noah's Ark", Monkeys in Trees w. Crocodiles, Richard DeTreville 1924 San Mateo
By Richard DeTreville
Located in Soquel, CA
-scale vertical painting of Macaques monkeys in the trees above a lake teeming with crocodiles by Richard
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Portrait of a Monkey with Wine Jug, Zacharias Noterman (Bel. Fr. 1824-1890)
By Zacharias Noterman
Located in SANTA FE, NM
humoristic paintings and etchings of monkeys engaging in human activities. The monkeys in the scenes are
Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Board

Donald Roller Wilson Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Shirley Chimpanzee Monkey Art
By Donald Roller Wilson
Located in Bloomington, MN
Donald Roller Wilson Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed
Category

1980s Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Signed Large Modern Baroque Ornate Feast Oil Painting Amongst Monkeys and Parrot
By Wyona Diskin
Located in Mount Penn, PA
1970s interesting oil painting depicting unclothed warriors with shields near them enjoying a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

THE REVOLUTION - bold, colorful surrealist painting with balloon animals- monkey
By Justyna Kisielewicz
Located in Seattle, WA
Bold, colorful pop surrealist painting with balloon animals, monkeys, fruit, bananas, and a
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Courtney Walking - Monkey Hat. Contemporary pop portrait oil paint on raw canvas
Located in Granbury, TX
Courtney Walking - Monkey Hat Oil on raw canvas. 72 x 36 x 1.75 in Signed on the back
Category

Early 2000s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

A Concert By Cats, Owls, A Magpie And A Monkey In A Shed
Located in Zürich, CH
2002 – 5 January 2003; Greenwich, Connecticut, Bruce Museum of Arts and Science, Old Master Paintings
Category

17th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait, after Oil Painting by Expressionist Artist
By Frida Kahlo
Located in Fairhope, AL
With Monkeys" while the original Expressionist Oil Painting was rendered in 1943 by Mexican artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Expressionist Decorative Art

"Razor Monkey", Oil Painting
By Scott Fraser
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Fraser's "Razor Monkey" is an oil painting created in 2020 that depicts a Red Plastic monkey
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Monkeys, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Brian Nash
Located in Yardley, PA
my paintings a somewhat nostalgic feeling, while also being modern. This painting is oil enamel on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkeys Playing Cards Tavern Interior, Very Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Monkeys Playing Cards Italian School, signed "Monte", 20th century oil painting on canvas, framed
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil on Panel Painting of a Monkey
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A decorative 19th century oil on panel. The painting is of a monkey.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil on Panel Painting of a Monkey
Oil on Panel Painting of a Monkey
H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
The Monkey Court, oil on panel
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
19th Century English School The Monkey Court Oil on panel, Image Size: 7.5 inches x 11 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Everybody Loves a Sock Monkey - oil on wood - whimsical figurative painting
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
travels along a general vein of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an
Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Monkey Jungle
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Monkey Jungle Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Squirrel Monkeys
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Squirrel Monkeys Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Monkey Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the monkey oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Pop Art versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect monkey oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a monkey oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, brown, gray, blue and more. There have been many interesting monkey oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Tomasz Bielak, Y.m.Lo, Cynthia Burke, Rick Lewis and Anastasia Kurakina are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Monkey Oil Painting?

A monkey oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,060, while the lowest priced sells for $500 and the highest can go for as much as $68,500.
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  • 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.
  • 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.

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  • 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.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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Curious about the most expensive paintings in the world? Discover the stories behind these masterpieces as well as the staggering prices they fetched.

Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night

The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.

Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces

The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.

Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of  Walasse Ting

Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.