Question 1

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How much is an original oil painting worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

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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.

Question 10

What makes an oil painting valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

Question 12

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

Question 22

Are oil paintings more valuable than paintings done in acrylic?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

How do you identify an artist's oil painting signature?

Accepted Answer

To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

Andre Oil Painting

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Andres LopezThe Return, Oil Painting, 2021

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Marc AndreUntitled (Field), 2022

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Marc AndreUntitled (Blue Smoke), 2022

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Marc AndreUntitled (Green Face), 2022

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Marc AndreUntitled (Head), 2022

1950s French School Figurative Paintings

André STRAUSSA villa near Saint Tropez South of France Cote d Azur architecture with Figures, 1958

1880s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Albert AndreFemme à la promenade, ca. 1899

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

André SchulzePicture Clock I, 2022

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Andre Franchet"Le Marché Aux Fleurs - Place de la Madeleine" Post-Impressionist Parisian Scene, Mid-20th Century

1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

André Picot“Cafe Pepinier, Paris, Circa 1955

1910s Modern Nude Paintings

Georg Pauli Parisian Model , Paris, Royal Academy, André Lhote, Fin de Siècle, Carmen, 1911

1930s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Dora Maar Abstract, Turquoise and Gray , Paris, Picasso, Andre L Hote, Guernica, Benezit, 1930s

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Andrés ComastriDubrovnik (agua y arena), 2021

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Andrés ComastriThe London Hotel, 2021

2010s Figurative Paintings

Andres CondeLuz Social- figurative vertical, woman with light, dark blue, 2019

2010s Figurative Paintings

Andres CondeThe Legend of Zelda- Green Yellow figurative vertical, 2020

2010s Figurative Paintings

Andres CondeSocial Flota- Blue figurative vertical, blonde woman in black, 2020

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

André SchulzeThe Lovers, 2022

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

André SchulzeBaby, 2020

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Andre Franchet"View of Paris" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene with Notre Dame Framed, Mid-20th Century

1920s Cubist Landscape Paintings

André LhoteVillage in Drome / Village de la Drome - Cubism French Art, 1928

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

André GissonMother Child in a Landscape, framed in an important Carrig Rohane frame

1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

André Picot“Cafe Le Dome, Paris”, Circa 1955

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Andre KohnThe City Gal, 2023

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Andre KohnPastel Palette of the Panhandle, 2023

Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Andre BoratkoCathedral, 1970

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Andre BelichenkoPortrait of Girl with Flowers by Andrei Belichenko Maria Boohtiyarova, 2010

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Richard AndresNaval Occurrence, orange, blue green mid-century, abstract geometrical work, c. 1963

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

André GissonPont des Arts, Paris

1990s Abstract Interior Paintings

André CottavozUntitled, 1990

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

André GissonParisian Boulevard, c. 1960

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Kurt Weber Abstract, Parchment and Rose , Musée d Art Moderne, Paris, Zurich, André Lhôte, 1963

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Andres LopezMe Time, Oil Painting, 2022

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

André PettinerolliFigures in front of the mosque

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

André PettinerolliGondola in the lagoon of Venice

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

André HambourgPluie a Venice (Venice in the Rain), Dated 1968

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Andres LopezI Found You, Oil Painting, 2023

1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings

André CottavozSophie, 1965

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Albert AndreLa Table dans l’Arbre

Mid-20th Century Abstract Still-life Paintings

Andres Lopez
The Return, Oil Painting, 2021

Marc Andre
Untitled (Field), 2022

Marc Andre
Untitled (Blue Smoke), 2022

Marc Andre
Untitled (Green Face), 2022

Marc Andre
Untitled (Head), 2022

André STRAUSS
A villa near Saint Tropez South of France Cote d Azur architecture with Figures, 1958

Albert Andre
Femme à la promenade, ca. 1899

André Schulze
Picture Clock I, 2022

Andre Franchet
"Le Marché Aux Fleurs - Place de la Madeleine" Post-Impressionist Parisian Scene, Mid-20th Century

André Picot
“Cafe Pepinier, Paris, Circa 1955

Georg Pauli
Parisian Model , Paris, Royal Academy, André Lhote, Fin de Siècle, Carmen, 1911

Dora Maar
Abstract, Turquoise and Gray , Paris, Picasso, Andre L Hote, Guernica, Benezit, 1930s

Andrés Comastri
Dubrovnik (agua y arena), 2021

Andrés Comastri
The London Hotel, 2021

Andres Conde
Luz Social- figurative vertical, woman with light, dark blue, 2019

Andres Conde
The Legend of Zelda- Green Yellow figurative vertical, 2020

Andres Conde
Social Flota- Blue figurative vertical, blonde woman in black, 2020

André Schulze
The Lovers, 2022

André Schulze
Baby, 2020

Andre Franchet
"View of Paris" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene with Notre Dame Framed, Mid-20th Century

André Lhote
Village in Drome / Village de la Drome - Cubism French Art, 1928

André Gisson
Mother Child in a Landscape, framed in an important Carrig Rohane frame

André Picot
“Cafe Le Dome, Paris”, Circa 1955

Andre Kohn
The City Gal, 2023

Andre Kohn
Pastel Palette of the Panhandle, 2023

Andre Boratko
Cathedral, 1970

Andre Belichenko
Portrait of Girl with Flowers by Andrei Belichenko Maria Boohtiyarova, 2010

Richard Andres
Naval Occurrence, orange, blue green mid-century, abstract geometrical work, c. 1963

André Gisson
Pont des Arts, Paris

André Cottavoz
Untitled, 1990

André Gisson
Parisian Boulevard, c. 1960

Kurt Weber
Abstract, Parchment and Rose , Musée d Art Moderne, Paris, Zurich, André Lhôte, 1963

Andres Lopez
Me Time, Oil Painting, 2022

André Pettinerolli
Figures in front of the mosque

André Pettinerolli
Gondola in the lagoon of Venice

André Hambourg
Pluie a Venice (Venice in the Rain), Dated 1968

Andres Lopez
I Found You, Oil Painting, 2023

André Cottavoz
Sophie, 1965

Albert Andre
La Table dans l’Arbre

Andre Marchand
Still Life

André Raffin
Les Fruits

André Verdet
Abstract Composition AV1, 1980-90 - Oil gouache, 90x56 cm, framed, 1980-90

André Vignoles
Still Life of Three Vases Full of Flowers

Andre Firmin Regagnon
Solitaire , Post-Impressionist Figural, Salon des Artistes Français, Benezit, Circa 1935

André Hambourg
Les fruits d automne" / Mougins 1957, 1957

André Prevot-Valeri
View of Rouen , French Impressionist, Paris Salon, Prix Rosa-Bonheur, Benezit, Circa 1920

Henri-André Martin
French Impressionist, Figures on the beach, South of France, French Riviera

André Georges Barbier
La Seine à Vétheuil

André Raffin
Les Fruits, 1961

Andres Lopez
Morning in the Marina, Oil Painting, 2022

Andres Lopez
Almost Like a Dream, Oil Painting, 2022

Andres Lopez
By the Rivera s Shadow, Oil Painting, 2025

André Georges Barbier
Venise

Andres Lopez
My Real Passion, Oil Painting, 2020

Albert Andre
Fruits sur une table, compotier et plateau, ca. 1908

ANDRES RETAMERO VALENZUELA
"Entrenched" " Atrincherada" Cuban Artist Figurative Woman Horizon Sea, 2024