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Portrait of a Boy in Sailor Suit - Austrian Edwardian art portrait oil painting
By Julius Schmid
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Edwardian portrait oil painting is by Austrian artist Julius Schmid. Painted circa
Category

Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1838 Austrian Little Child with Dog Portrait C Jele Antique Oil Painting Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful 19th century oil painting, attributed to Austrian master Caspar Jele (one of the most
Category

Early 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

J. Wats - 20th Century Oil, Grossglockner, Austria
By Walter J. Watson
Located in Corsham, GB
This striking landscape painting captures the majesty of snow-capped mountain Grossglockner rising
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century oil painting of the rooftops of Paris by Austrian painter Aram
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Michael Aram Gottlieb (Austrian, 1908-1988) Toits bleu Oil on canvas Signed and dated ‘Aram 54
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fritz Chwala Oil Painting
By Fritz Chwala
Located in San Diego, CA
Seascape oil on canvas framed painting by Austrian artist Fritz Chwala (1872-1936). Framed: 34.5
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Paintings

Biedermeier painter (Austrian school)- Early 19th century clock painting
Located in Varmo, IT
, 74 x 88 cm with frame. Ancient oil painting on canvas, in a coeval carved and gilded wooden frame
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View of Hohensalzburg Castle, Austria , California Post-Impressionist, SFAA oil
By Frederick Korburg
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, Austria. A romantic Post-Impressionist view of this large medieval castle on the outskirts of Salzburg
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Carl Schleicher (Austrian, 1825-1903), "The Pawn Broker" Oil On Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
This captivating oil on board by Carl Schleicher, a noted 19th-century Austrian artist, exemplifies
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Antique Dog Painting; Cavalier King Charles Gustav Lorincz (Austrian, 1855-1931)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Dog Painting of a Cavalier King Charles Gustav Lorincz (Austrian, 1855-1931) Oil on panel
Category

Early 1900s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1700 s ITALIAN/ AUSTRIAN OIL ON PANEL - CAPRICCIO COASTAL SCENE FIGURES BOATS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
) Title: Capriccio Coastal Scene Medium: oil painting on wood panel, framed. Size: painting: 5 x 7
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Water Nymphs, Large Oil Painting on Canvas
By (Follower of) Gustav Klimt
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Water Nymphs follower of Gustave Klimt (Austrian, 1862-1918) oil painting on canvas, unframed 39 x
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rudolf Ernst (1854-1932) Signed French-Austrian Oil, Bishop and Monk in Interior
By Rudolf Ernst
Located in Corsham, GB
A truly exquisite signed late 19th/early 20th century interior oil painting on canvas by the
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hans Zatzka Austrian, 1859-1945 Oil on Board "in Search of Love" Cherub Swan
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) A very fine and charming oil on board "In Search of Love
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

Johann Paul Eisenmeyer, Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-19th-century oil painting by Austrian artist Johann Paul Eisenmeyer (act.1820
Category

1840s Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Portrait, French 18th Century of an Austrian Princess, 1783
Located in Lantau, HK
The lady in the portrait is possibly Marie-Antoinette, queen of Louis XVI, and former Austrian
Category

Antique 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mid Century Austrian Alps - Franz Weissberger
By Franz Weissberger
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming mid-century painting of the town of Seefeld, Austria by Franz Weissberger (Austrian, 20th
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Karl Kaufmann 1899 Oil Painting of a European Village Landscape
By Karl Kaufmann
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Kaufmann 1899 Oil Painting of a European Village Landscape Offered for sale is a delicately
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Canvas

Antique 19th Century Original Oil Painting of a European Alpine Scene
Located in Round Top, TX
This original antique oil painting of a small alpine hut near a mountain path with snow capped
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Paintings

European Alps Village with Mountains Beyond Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Vibrant alpine European painting featuring a village with mountain peaks in the background. Signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Rare Original Abstract Plaster Oil on Canvas by Austrian Artist Herta Galton
By Herta Galton
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare textured plaster oil painting on canvas, by Holocaust survivor Herta Galton She fled
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Plaster

Beautiful Rare Original Plaster Oil on Canvas by Austrian Artist Herta Galton
By Herta Galton
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare original, signed textured plaster oil painting on canvas by Holocaust survivor Herta
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Plaster

"Best of Friends" Carl Reichert (Austrian, 1836-1918)
By Carl Reichert
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Best of Friends" Carl Reichert (Austrian, 1836-1918) Oil on wood panel 10 5/8 x 9 1/2 inches
Category

19th Century Art Nouveau Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Gerda Kominik Austria, 20th C. Oil on Canvas Triptych of Slip Covered Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
brown ground. The artist is known for painting this composition. Good size and style for decorating
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Portrait of Maximilianus II, Arch Duke of Austria, 17th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
School Old Master portrait of Maximilianus II, Arch Duke of Austria, oil on panel. Good quality and
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Ligurian Seascape, Italy, Alois Arnegger, Vienna 1879 – 1967, Austrian Painter
Located in Knokke, BE
Ligurian Seascape, Italy Arnegger Alois Vienna, Austria 1879 – 1967 Austrian Painter Signature
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Franz Joseph(Austria) Late 19th-Early 20th c.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century portrait painting of Franz Joseph, former Emperor of Austria(1848-1916
Category

Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Antique Oil Painting of a Steam Ship in Rough Seas, Albert Rieger, 19th Century
By Albert Rieger
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent antique oil painting of ships and boats in rough seas was painted in the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Margaret of Austria, Queen Consort of Philip III of Spain (1584-1611)
Located in Blackwater, GB
a young Margaret Of Austria, oil on canvas. Important early court portrait of the young queen around
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th century Austrian Portrait of a young girl in white dress with blue bows
By David Simonson
Located in Woodbury, CT
and Austria and this example is typical of the high-quality paintings he was able to produce. This
Category

1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century Austrian Portrait of a young girl in white dress with Red bows
By David Simonson
Located in Woodbury, CT
and Austria and this example is typical of the high-quality paintings he was able to produce. This
Category

1860s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Austrian figure subject with women, a child and man walking in a town
Located in Woodbury, CT
oil on paper of a town scene with figures. An Austrian or German art Deco style piece of very high
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil on canvas by Svend Jensen
Located in Houston, TX
This unique painting has an appeal to hunters and dog lovers, As it represents a special scene with
Category

20th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th Century Oil on Board of a Blacksmith
Located in London, GB
19th century oil on board of a blacksmith. We are proud to offer a mid-19th century oil on wooden
Category

Antique 1880s Austrian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th Century Oil on Board, Signed by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max
Located in Firenze, IT
19th Century oil on board, signed by Gabriel Cornelius Ritter von Max oil painting signed by
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Board

New York By Rudolf Ullik Circle Kokoschka Egon Schiele Oil On Canvas 1972
By Rudolf Ullik
Located in Vienna, AT
- influenced Ullik’s special way of painting. Oliver Hunter collected a wide range of Ullik's work such as oil
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Dog Portrait, Oil on Panel by Carl Reichert of a German Shorthaired Pointer
By Carl Reichert
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
attention of the Austrian imperial court. Reichert painted over 600 additional portraits, all rendered in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Hans Zatzka a Very Fine Oil on Canvas "Flowers of the Alps"
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Zatzka (Austrian, 1859-1945) a superb quality oil on canvas titled "Flowers of the Alps
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Beaux Arts Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood

Boy with a Kite
By August Gerasch
Located in West Sussex, GB
known for his paintings of the Austrian alpine landscape. His oil paintings and watercolours were
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jugendstil Bamboo Paravent with Oil Painting
Located in Wien, AT
Jugendstil bamboo Paravent with oil painting. Original condition. Damage can see on image 9 and
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Alpine Flowers - Austrian 19th Century Oil Painting by Josef Lauer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A sensitively rendered painting by Viennese artist Josef Lauer (1818-1881). Lauer, known for his
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Alpine Flowers - Austrian 19th Century Oil Painting by Josef Lauer
By Josef Lauer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A sensitively rendered painting by Viennese artist Josef Lauer (1818-1881). Lauer, known for his
Oil Portrait, French 18th Century of an Austrian Princess, 1783
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The lady in the portrait is possibly Marie-Antoinette, queen of Louis XVI, and former Austrian
Category

Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil paintings by Albert Weisgerber
Located in Milan, Lombardy
1900 Autsrian Oil paintings signed Albert Weisgerber (1878-1915). Oil on canvas.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Orientalist oil painting with sultry depiction of a woman with a red scarf bearing a water
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting by Desire Thomassin Renardt
Located in Midlothian, VA
Desire Thomassin Renardt 1858-1933, Austrian "Back From the Hunt" signed lower
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Paintings

Peder Mork Mønsted, Oil Painting ‘Gastein’, 1912
By Peder Mørk Mønsted
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Oil on canvas Austria, 1912 Peder Mork Mønsted (1859-1941) – Danish landscape painter Signed
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large 19th Century Oil Painting by Franz Rottonara
By Franz Angelo Rottonara
Located in Gallatin, TN
Large 19th Century Original Oil Painting by Austrian Artist Franz Rottonara (1848 – 1938) Entitled
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Oil on Canvas Paintings Attributed to August Querfurth
By August Querfurt
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A small pair of companion oil on canvas paintings attributed to the 18th century Austrian painter
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large 18th Century French Oil Painting from School of Antoine Watteau
By Jean-Antoine Watteau
Located in Gallatin, TN
Fantastic Large 18th Century Oil painting by Austrian-French artist Venar, a pupil of Antoine
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18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Oil Painting of a Mother with her Baby by Julius Schoppe, 1859
By Julius Schoppe
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautiful quality oil painting of a Mother with her baby, signed and dated J. Schoppe 1859
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Paintings

Old Market in Square Capuana in Naples, Robert Alott Oil Painting 19th Century
By Robert Alott
Located in Rome, Italy
to Dusseldorf, where he was influenced by the landscape painting of Oswald Achenbach. As a painter of
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Antique 1890s Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Exceptional Large Oil on Canvas Still Life
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional oil on canvas still life with fruit and shellfish, signed "Kunz Ludwig Adam" and dated
Category

20th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Le Blue Stein, oil on canvas by Hermine Gartner
By Hermine Gartner
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Hermine Gartner Austrian, (1846-1905) Le Blue Stein Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 10
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

The Letter, Oil on Canvas by Erwin Eichinger
By Erwin Eichinger
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Erwin Eichinger Austrian, (1892-1950) The Letter Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 17½ inches x
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Early 20th Century Austrian Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

A Game of Chance, oil on panel by Alois Binder
By Alois Binder
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Alois Binder Austrian, (1857-1933) A Game of Chance Oil on panel, signed Image size: 13¾ inches
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Paintings

Original Oil on Canvas By Edmund Adler titled "Counting Cherries"
By Edmund Adler
Located in New Orleans, LA
Original oil on canvas by Edmund Adler (Austria 1876-1965) titled "Counting Cherries", framed and
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Early 20th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

B94 18th Century Oil Portrait of a Lady in a Green Dress
Located in Vancouver, BC
Austrian, 18th century. Black ebonized frame. $1500. B-94. Measures: Oil 27" W x 33 1/2" H
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Paintings

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Austrian Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Austrian oil painting for your home. Frequently made of fabric, canvas and wood, every Austrian oil painting was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an Austrian oil painting, we have 88 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Austrian oil painting you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An Austrian oil painting, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Austrian oil painting has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Karl Kaufmann, Emil Fiala and Rudolf Ernst are consistently popular.

How Much is an Austrian Oil Painting?

An Austrian oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $145,000.
Questions About Austrian Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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
    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 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.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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