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1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - Party Of Colour Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Party Pooper, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
This is the green face of jealousy. Digital print on to canvas, sized, and then painting in oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Party high, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Party high... and never come down. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tea party, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
. Expressionism. Modern. Oil painting on canvas, on the sides, painted in the color of the painting, varnished
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Party Skull #1, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Party Skull #1" is an oil painting that depicts a human skull in
Category

2010s Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

After party #12, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
(ATTENTION ACTION! If you order two paintings third you will get like a gift. The third painting I
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Pool Party" Original Oil Painting 12"x24"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Pool Party" is an original oil painting by Megan Eisenberg. This painting was made using high
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Shooting Party - Large Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
corner Oil painting on canvas, framed Framed size: 30 x 40.5 inches Majestic oil painting of a two
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

After the Party #16, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
Attention sale !!! 2 + 1. If you buy 2 of my paintings during this month, you will receive a third
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Party Time, Oil painting by Greg Kessler
By Greg Kessler
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Greg Kessler, American (1966 - ) Title: Party Time Year: 1995 Medium: Oil and Collage on
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Party Animals , " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
Playful and spontaneous, "Party Animals" is an energetic arrangement of color, line, and shape. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Party - original expressive wildlife oil painting- contemporary impasto artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
reminder of shared moments, laughter, and the simple joy of being together. This bold, dynamic oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Party, 110x80 cm, oil on canvas
Located in Yerevan, AM
Party, 110x80 cm The work is sold without a frame and mat
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Fete Champetre - Garden Party - French 18thC figurative landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming 18th century French Old Master oil painting is attributed to circle of Joseph Frans
Category

1740s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Painting, "Release Party"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract painting on wood panel by Southern California artist
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Party, Abstract Figurative Original oil painting, one of a kind
By Hayk Gasparyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Gasparyan Work: Original oil Painting, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2024
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1986 Vintage Modernist Original Landscape Oil Painting - Garden Tea Party
Located in Bristol, GB
GARDEN TEA PARTY Size: 46 x 54 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas A bright and lively modernist
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Return of the Guns Victorian Shooting Party signed oil painting
By John Charlton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine, large scale original Victorian oil painting on canvas, depicting a traditional shooting
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pool Party, Oil on Canvas Painting by Rebekah Andrade, 2023
By Rebekah Andrade
Located in Orange, CA
Pool Party, Oil on Canvas Painting by Rebekah Andrade, 2023 Additional information: Medium: Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Large Signed Oil Painting Hunting Party on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil on canvas , framed Size: 20 x 30 inches plus the frame. Provenance: private collection, England
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Abstract Still Life Acrylic & Oil Painting - The Party
Located in Bristol, GB
THE PARTY Size: 40 x 40 cm (including frame) Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas An engaging and
Category

2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Vintage Large NYC Midcentury Figurative Oil Painting Cocktail Party 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
100 NYC cocktail party oversized oil on canvas signed on verso
Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Children's Party Fun' Abstract Study
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Children's Party Fun' Abstract Study Medium: Oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Pool Party Afternoon" Original Oil Painting 12 in x 24 in
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Pool Party Afternoon" is all about the summers of youth, a nostalgic time of life when days were
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Russian Tea Party: First Cousins" (2016) By Daud Akhriev, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
, handmade oil painting that depicts to two colorful teapots sitting on a countertop. Artist Biography: The
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Tea Party, Figurative Art, Portraits Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
for an oil painting that will liven up your home? Then check out our "Tea Party" painting! This work
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Party Hat - Scottish Edwardian 1906 art female portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This cheery Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted artist David Alison. Painted in 1906 it is a
Category

Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Party, Figurative Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Garden Party, Oil on Canvas Painting by Rebekah Andrade, 2022
By Rebekah Andrade
Located in Orange, CA
The Garden Party, Oil on Canvas Painting by Rebekah Andrade, 2022 Additional information: Medium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paper, Pastel, Acrylic

1904 year, Party, Figurative Art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Figurative Art Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Roaring 20's Elegant Nocturnal Party Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Up for sale here is a really impressive early 1900's oil painting by William Clarke Rice, Jr. (1875
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century Oil - The Street Party
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Cocktail party”
Located in Warren, NJ
HILDA GLEIZER RINDOM original oil painting on canvas “cocktail party”. In good con measures 39x26
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tea Party. Flowers, fruits, still life, oil painting, sommer, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
"I painted this still life at my home." said Anna Shesterikova about this painting. "The summer sun
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Luncheon of the Boat Party
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Luncheon of the Boat Party' After Pierre - Auguste Renoir's earlier painting signed oil on canvas
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Party Ring Pocket Painting , Still life, Sweet Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Party Ring is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

An Old-Fashioned Tea Party, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
This still life painting has a classic and timeless feel to it. The combination of the Victorian
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lawn Party
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Lawn Party Date: 2024 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed Dimensions: 10
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lawn Party
Lawn Party
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in
"Russian Tea Party: In a Relationship" (2016) By Daud Akhriev, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
, handmade oil painting. Artist Biography: The Soviet educational system singled out 8-year-old Daud Akhriev
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

17th Century Baroque Old Master Oil Painting Stag Hunting Party in Landscape
By Philipp Peter Roos (Rosa di Tivoli)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunting Party German/ Italian School circle of Philipp Peter Roos (German 1655-1706) oil on
Category

Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Abstract American Modernist Oil Painting "Dressing for the Party" by Zoute 1951
Located in Rochester, NY
Abstract Modernist oil painting by Zoute dated 1951. Oil on Masonite. I believe the subject in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century Oil - At The Party
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant and characterful impressionist scene in oil, showing two pretty young girls in party
Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract American Modernist Oil Painting "Dressing for the Party" by Zoute 1951
Located in Rochester, NY
Abstract Modernist oil painting by Zoute dated 1951. Oil on Masonite. I believe the subject in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Turkish Garden Party, Early 19th Century Oil
Located in London, GB
A Turkish Garden Party Early 19th Century Oil on board Image size: 16 x 20 inches Contemporary
Category

Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Party
Located in Vienna, AT
Party, 2024 by Les Panchyshyn Painting: Oil, Acrylic on Canvas 40 x 60 x 2 cm
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Party
Party
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
"Crashing the Party" Original Oil Painting by Henry Hintermeister
By Henry Hintermeister
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Art, Painting, Oil Painting, Humorous, Hintermeister
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

A Fitt - 1986 Oil, The Bathing Party
Located in Corsham, GB
An idyllic Summer day on the river Thames at Bablock Hythe, with children sunbathing on the banks in swimming costumes and boats on the sparkling water. The artist has signed and dat...
Category

1980s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Party Frock - British 1940's art female child portrait oil painting exhib RA
By Dod Procter
Located in London, GB
This charming British portrait oil painting is by female artist Dod Procter. It was painted in 1949
Category

1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

“A Boating Party on the Sudbury River” Massachusetts Oil Painting by H. O. Rider
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely painting depicts couples on boats taking a leisurely outing on the Sudbury River
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil Painting of ‘The Skating Party’ by Louis Béroud
Located in London, GB
snow, under a set of tall trees. The swept gilt framed oil on canvas is signed, lower left. French
Category

Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mod Italian Surrealist Oil Painting Jean Calogero Big Eyed Girl, Victorian Party
By Jean Calogero
Located in Surfside, FL
party with flowers Calogero was born August 20, 1922 in Catania, Sicily. Self-taught Surreal Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“The garden party”
By Frederick Ballard Williams
Located in Warren, NJ
Overall: 31 1/2 by 36 1/2 inches Sight: 24 1/2 by 29 1/2 inches Weight Condition with craquelure, relined, heavily overpainted throughout, with flaking and wear along the edge con...
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Loud One at the Party (Abstract Painting)
By Ashlynn Browning
Located in London, GB
The Loud One at the Party (Abstract Painting) Oil on panel - Unframed Ashlynn Browning's
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Vintage Midcentury Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas After the Party
By Wayne Thiebaud
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Modernist, Impressionist style oil on canvas still life painting of an "After the Party
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Stadium Party
By John Philip Falter
Located in Miami, FL
Stadium Party depicts at wholesome all-american tail gate party from the 1950's. Stadium Party
Category

1950s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Loud One at the Party (Abstract Painting)
By Ashlynn Browning
Located in London, GB
The Loud One at the Party (Abstract Painting) Oil on panel - Unframed Ashlynn Browning's
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Loud One at the Party (Abstract Painting)
By Ashlynn Browning
Located in London, GB
The Loud One at the Party (Abstract Painting) Oil on panel - Unframed Ashlynn Browning's
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'The Party' Original Chinese Art Painting Figurative Oil On Paper by Duan
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
regular columns under the title “Duan’s Opera Figure Painting Column” on Chinese Newspapers and Magazines
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pigment

An Elegant Hawking Party, A Pair of Paintings
By August Querfurt
Located in Wiscasett, ME
A pair of old master paintings by August Querfurt (1696-1761). Oil on panel, one signed with
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Party Down Productions" Contemporary Colorful Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract expressionist oil painting by contemporary Houston artist Benji Stiles. The work features
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Painting Party For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting party for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect oil painting party 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. Adding an oil painting party 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 brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting oil painting party examples over the years, but those made by Marek Okrassa, Frank Hill, Michael Carson, Michael William Eggleston and Robert Freeman are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Oil Painting Party?

An oil painting party can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,776, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $280,000.

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 paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original 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.

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Questions About Oil Painting Party
  • 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, 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.

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