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Vintage American Modernist Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
This mid-century abstract composition employs a dynamic interplay of geometric planes and gestural brushwork, rendered in a vibrant yet balanced palette of pastel pinks, acid yellow...
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Rig Center in a Grey Gloomy Atmosphere Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Oil Rig Center by Jean Fourie (1927-2015) French artist, painting in the Champagne region of
Category

1970s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Impressionist Style Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Impressionist style oil painting, depicting a lovely river scene. It was likely
Category

Vintage 1970s British Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Cubist Abstract Signed Framed Mid Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage cubist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring 27 by 34 inches
Category

1970s Cubist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman on Dock, Photorealist Oil Painting by John Hardy
By John Hardy
Located in Long Island City, NY
John Hardy, American (1923 - 2014) - Woman on Dock, Year: circa 1974, Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category

1970s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modernist Oversized Oil painting "Quiet Desert Tranquility"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5207 Oversized Modernist Oil painting on rapped canvas of a desert landscape Signed Robert Yaumola
Category

1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Women Observed - Scottish art Edinburgh Expressionist artist nude oil painting
By Robin Philipson
Located in Hagley, England
fabulous painting painted circa 1970, the composition three women in various states of undress. One of his
Category

1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Anton Gold (1914-1970) - 1961 Oil, Summer Chalets
Located in Corsham, GB
This impressionistic landscape painting captures a cluster of small, colourful houses nestled among
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

F. Njiraini, Anger I Go , Oil Painting on Canvas, Kenya, circa 1970 s
Located in Chatham, ON
F. NJIRAINI - 'Anger I Go' - mid-century Expressionist oil painting on canvas - signed lower left
Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Elegant Portrait, Mother and Child, Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Elegant Portrait, Mother and Child, Abstract Original Oil Painting By French artist, 20th Century
Category

1970s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monumental Gold Tone Abstract Painting by MacMillan c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
texture. The leather frame surrounding the painting is custom made, and is a perfect fit. Original oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Verni Colourful 1970s Abstract Oil Painting
By Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
corner Oil painting on board, framed Framed size: 19 x 22 inches Fabulous 1970s abstract oil painting
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Self portrait oil on cardboard painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jordi Curos - Self-portrait - Oil on cardboard Oil measurements 55x46 cm. Frameless. Jordi Curós
Category

1970s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Self portrait oil on board painting
By Joan Palet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Joan Palet (1911 - 1996) - Self portrait- Oil on board Oil measures 36x31 cm. Frame size 49x44 cm
Category

1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Woman posing oil on canvas painting
By Joan Palet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Joan Palet (1911 - 1996) - Woman in pink- Oil on canvas Oil measures 61x50 cm. Frame size 67x56 cm
Category

1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mediterranean Village oil painting spanish landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Mediterranean Village Artist: Rafael Duran Benet (1931–2015) Medium: Oil on canvas board
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

1970 s French Surrealist Signed Oil Figurative Abstract Amazing Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: T. Fabris 1973, French Title: Abstract Surrealist Figurative study Medium: oil on
Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Man portrait oil on canvas painting
By Jordi Curos
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Jordi Curós Ventura (1930-2007) - Man portrait Oil on canvas. Canvas measurements 46x38 cm
Category

1970s Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Lilly Pad Framed Lake Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape painting by Richard M. Gibney (1922 - 2000). Oil
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mountain Landscape - Large Mid 20th Century Spanish Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful and large 20th century impressionist oil on board by Pasquale Carenza depicting a
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pranzo, Oil Painting by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - ) Title: Pranzo Year: 1971 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Exodus, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Marcella Doane
By Marcella Doane
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Marcella Doane Title: Exodus Year: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 30
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

CLAUDE LAGOUCHE (1943-2020) ORIGNAL 1970 S FRENCH PSYCHEDELIC ABSTRACT PAINTING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mouche Medium: gouache painting stuck on card , unframed. Size: painting: 16 x 29.5 inches overall
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spanish landscape oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep María Riera i Aragó (1954) - Landscape - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 73x100 cm. Frame
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

CLAUDE LAGOUCHE (1943-2020) ORIGNAL 1970 S FRENCH PSYCHEDELIC ABSTRACT PAINTING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
appears. Title: Abstract Composition Medium: pastel drawing on paper, unframed. Size: painting: 30 x
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pyrenean Village Spain oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Pyrenean Village Artist: Manuel Zamora Muñoz (1928-2006) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions
Category

1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage American Modernist Nature Scape Signed Summer Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed illegibly.
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid Century Modernist Industrial Abstract Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist industriala oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Suggestive Nude of a Woman oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
. Born into an artistic environment, he devoted his life to mastering oil painting, earning acclaim for
Category

1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

surreal sea oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Canvas size 73x60 cm. Frameless.
Category

1970s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nude in the Window, Oil Painting by Sandu Liberman
By Sandu Liberman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Sandu Liberman Title: Nude in the Window Year: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r
Category

1970s Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Female Nude oil on canvas painting woman
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Jaume Planas Gallés (Barcelona, 20th Century) Title: Female Nude Medium: Oil on canvas
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Girl, Oil Painting by Sandu Liberman
By Sandu Liberman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Sandu Liberman, Romanian/Israeli (1923 - 1977) Title: Portrait of a Girl Year: Circa 1970
Category

1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique American Abstract Expressionist Framed Large Great Color Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted abstract expressionist mid century oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition PI, 1970-75 - oil paint, 45x51 cm, framed
By André Petroff
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on plywood, signed lower left André Petroff naquit à Saint-Petersbourg en 1894, il étudia avec
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Figure Holding Flowers, Impressionist Oil Painting by Juan Garcia Ripolles
By Juan García Ripollés
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Juan Garcia Ripolles, Spanish (1932 - ) Title: Red Figure with Flowers Year: 1970 Medium
Category

1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rouge de fond oil on canvas painting
By Javier Vilato
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
, lower right. Technique: Oil on canvas Canvas dimensions: 25.6 x 21.3 inches Framed dimensions: 26.8
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seascape - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower left. Very good
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerina - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower left. Very good
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seascape - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower left. Very good
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seaside - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerina - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerinas - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower left. Very good
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerinas - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerinas - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower left. Very good
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerinas - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerina - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seaview - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower left. Very good
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seaview - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Fair
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seaview - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower left. Very good
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seaview - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerina - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Woman Tending Her Garden Large Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6112 Oversized oil painting of a French woman tending her garden Set in a wood frame Image size
Category

1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ballerina - Oil Painting by Franco Marzilli - 1970s
By Franco Marzilli
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Franco Marzilli (1934-2010) in 1970s. Hand signed lower right. Very
Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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1970 Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1970 oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Abstract, Impressionist and Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1970 oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Valton Tyler, George De Goya, Maurice Green, Sergey Belikov and Charles Levier produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are 1970 Oil Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of 1970 oil paintings start at $50 and top out at $1,495,000 with the average selling for $2,211.
Questions About 1970 Oil Paintings
  • 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.

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

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