Botanical Oil Painting
to
28
286
107
384
281
42
14
14
7
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
38
21
15
14
14
Sort By
Black and White 3, Petite Vertical Botanical Abstract on Paper
By Debora Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
, expressive and often have references to nature. She works in soft pastel, mixed media acrylic paintings and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
Black and White 2, Petite Vertical Botanical Abstract on Paper
By Debora Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
, expressive and often have references to nature. She works in soft pastel, mixed media acrylic paintings and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
Performance, Square Botanical Landscape, Purple and Blue Flowers in Green Field
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
This small square landscape painting depicts a peaceful outdoor scene of delicately painted purple
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spring Sprig, Botanical Still Life with Yellow Forsythia, Daffodil Flowers, Pink
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
A light and inviting interior scene with a botanical still life arrangement of yellow forsythia and
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Arcadia Dawn, Sandhill Crane Birds, Red Flowers, Salmon Pink Botanical Landscape
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
reference lush clusters of time. Parke’s painting is a pleasure seeking process, the artist arranges the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Polyptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Elaine Kazimierczuk
Small Polyptych, Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Quandary, Small Square Botanical Landscape with Blue Flowers in Green Field
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
This small square landscape painting on panel depicts a peaceful outdoor scene with delicately
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Late August Pine, Botanical Still Life with Fruit, Green Parrot, Lake Landscape
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
square oil painting on canvas is signed by artist on recto and verso.
Melanie Parke filters and
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ridge, Botanical Golden Ochre Field, Mountain Landscape, Blue Sky, White Clouds
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
in this dramatic painting by David Konigsberg. The artist is widely recognized for clouds and this
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Arizona Sunrise, Cactus Bloom and Bud, Desert Botanical Garden"
By Dyana Hesson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
paints botanical subjects because they possess the inherent qualities of color, organic line, shadow and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Announcement, Small Botanical Landscape of White and Pink Flowers in Green Field
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
This small square landscape painting on panel depicts a peaceful outdoor scene of delicately
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Abstract Botanical Triptych, Pink, Green, Large Pastel Flourish Shapes on Beige
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Colorful Pastel Flourish" is an abstract painting triptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
Small Polyptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens, original
Located in Deddington, GB
, Hot Colours in the Merton Beds Oxford Botanic Gardens is a contemporary bright naive painting by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovely fig branch with juicy fruit on a golden background by botanical artist
By Margherita Leoni
Located in Milan, IT
capture emotions that would otherwise not be possible.
She is considered Italy's best botanical artist
Category
2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Tea, Interior, Botanical Still Life, Red Dining Room, Yellow, Red Flowers
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
locus and seek visual lushness by alternating tonal moods and vivid ornamentation.
Painting is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White Lilies - Contemporary Botanical Still Life Flowers Teal Blue, 2018
By Francis Sills
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary still life painting in oil on linen of flowers arranged in a vase, the ivory
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Blue Jasmine, Botanical Still Life, Interior, White Lilies, Yellow Fruit, Table
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
botanical pattern with green and yellow leaves and a bird in the corner. The window in the background shows
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Island Pears - Lake Landscape Flowers Fruit Botanical Dining Still Life, 2021
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in oil on canvas, an interior scene is bright and inviting with a
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orange Spice, Bright Red Vertical Botanical Still Life, Fruits, White Flowers
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
alternating tonal moods and vivid ornamentation.
Painting is a pleasure-seeking process and abstraction a
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Breakfast on 27th, Vertical Still Life with Botanical Pattern, Yellow and Green
By Sophie Treppendahl
Located in Kent, CT
painting by Virginia artist Sophie Treppendahl. Sunlight illuminates a colorful table set with a vibrant
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Grass Vase, Botanical Still Life with Flowers in Red, Green, Orange, Yellow
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
still life painting of flowers arranged in a green, orange and purple painted vase are beautifully
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flora Seeds, Botanical Interior, Flowers, Red Poppies, Fruit, Yellow Lemon, Blue
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
lushness by alternating tonal moods and vivid ornamentation.
Painting is a pleasure-seeking process and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mandarin for Jane - Lake Landscape Night Window Fruit Botanical Still Life, 2025
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in oil on canvas, a peaceful interior scene is set by night with a
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Phyllis Vase, Botanical Still Life of Red, White Flowers in Blue Patterned Vase
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
life painting of flowers arranged in a blue and white painted vase are beautifully complemented by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Red Salon, Botanical Still Life, Interior with Purple Flowers, Fruit on Red
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
In this oil painting on canvas, a bright and inviting interior scene in a red dining room is set
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Temple Hills
By William Jurian Kaula
Located in Milford, NH
landscape, genre, and botanic paintings. Oil on panel, signed lower right, title inscribed on verso
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
A Bend in the Seine
By William Jurian Kaula
Located in Milford, NH
, where he became well known for his landscape, genre, and botanic paintings. Oil on canvas, unsigned, and
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,900
Proud Vegetables - Table Still Life White Flowers Lettuce Carrots Pear, 2024
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary botanical still life painting in oil on panel, purple flowers in a glass vase
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mixed Media Botanical Oil Painting Collage
By Jacques Lamy
Located in Surfside, FL
Valley, Jacques Lamy began painting at a very early age. Jacques completed his formal artistic training
Category
20th Century Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Mixed Media
Grapevine on bronze ground botanical oil painting by master italian painter
By Margherita Leoni
Located in Milan, IT
capture emotions that would otherwise not be possible.
She is considered Italy's best botanical artist
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Bronze
California Chaparral, Botanical Plant Landscape
By Jesse Don Rasberry
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful botanical oil painting of California plant life, featuring chaparral landscape with
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Botanical ornate. A quadriptych of Mini oil paintings
Located in Zofingen, AG
A quadriptych of Mini oil paintings in decorative vintage style . Beautiful elegant ornamentation
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Waterlilies in the Botanical Gardens", oil painting, expressionist, blues, pink
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Franklin, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's 40 x 30 x 2 inch oil painting on canvas titled, "Waterlilies in the Botanical
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Albert-Kahn Japanese Botanical Gardens Paris, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
garden. This original oil painting is on canvas attached to an MDF panel, and is sized 30cm x 30cm
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lilac, botanical, Nature, oil, oil glazes, earth tones, painting, vertical
By Michelle Gagliano
Located in Riverdale, NY
Michelle Gagliano, Lilac, Oil and Oil Glazes on Wood Panel, Framed, 48 x 24
Michelle Gagliano’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dietrich Grunewald Natural Botanic Landscape Oil Painting C.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dietrich Grunewald Natural Botanic Landscape Oil Painting C.1970
Original oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape Oil Painting of New York Botanical Gardens by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Botanical Beauty - original realism still life oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
artistic journey.
From childhood sketchbooks to large-scale oil paintings, Natalie’s work has evolved into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower Symphony by K Husslein Botanical Abstract Flower Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of abstract flowers on a light beige background.
This brand new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Opposite Temperate Zones, Large Horizontal Abstract Painting, Botanical Pattern
By Margaret Lanzetta
Located in Kent, CT
In this large, horizontal painting in oil and enamel on canvas, graphic circular shapes in bright
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Flow, Botanical, Oil, Oil Glazes, Nature, Optimistic, Vines, Green, Brown
By Michelle Gagliano
Located in Riverdale, NY
Flow by Michelle Gagliano is oil and oil glazes on Wood Panel. It is 36x48. The edges are
Category
2010s Renaissance Landscape Paintings
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Leaf
"Fiddlehead" - colorful abstract painting, botanical, green, flower, painterly
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of green and orange.
Susan Hable is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Botanical Garden
Located in Zofingen, AG
“"Botanical Garden" is my miniature painting, in which I aimed to convey the atmosphere of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tropical Foliage with Golden Sun Contemporary Botanical Painting Julia Martins
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Arti (NABA) in Milan, Italy. Her practice spans multiple disciplines, including painting, photography
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
Copper - lively, narrative, overlapping botanicals, acrylic, oil on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
botanical paintings were not really about nature but about my relationship to nature, my curiosity. My
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Orange Montbretia, Rupert Aker, Original painting, Landscape art, Botanical art
By Rupert Aker
Located in Deddington, GB
Orange Montbretia by Rupert Aker [2022]
original and hand signed by the artist
Oil on canvas
Image
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leaves Changing Colors, Abstract Botanical Painting in Vivid Tones Brushstrokes
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Leaves Changing Colors" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Summer Solstice" - rose painting, still life, botanical realism, orange
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting featuring hues of orange, green and blue.
Jim Wise is inspired by the works of
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Botanical Art Wall Panel
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-189 Large Botanical Wall Panel,a large scale of vintage Asian lacquered- hand painted wood panel
Category
1950s Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Vernal Equinox" - rose painting, still life, botanical realism, sky, vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting featuring hues of green, blue and white.
Jim Wise is inspired by the works of
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Poppies, Oil Painting
By Stanislav Sidorov
Located in San Francisco, CA
: flowers, poppies, summer, field, garden, floral, botanical, flora, representational, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Botanical Study with Daffodil and Oak Catkins, Late 20th Century Flower Painting
By Carolyn Sergeant
Located in London, GB
Oil and pen on board
Image size: 9 x 7 1/4 inches (23 x 18.5 cm)
This delicate botanical study
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Pen
Lilac wisteria on silver ground, oil on canvas botanical art, by Italian style.
By Margherita Leoni
Located in Milan, IT
capture emotions that would otherwise not be possible.
She is considered Italy's best botanical artist
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coral Aloe in Bloom - Botanical Study
Located in Soquel, CA
Botanical painting of coral aloe in bloom by K. Burke (20th Century). Surrounded by an earth tone
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
California Poppies - Botanical Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful botanical still life oil painting of California Poppies, the state flower of California
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pomegranate Tree Botanical Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful botanical still-life of a pomegranate tree loaded with red fruit by California artist
Category
1970s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Abstracted Botanical -- North Carolina Mushrooms
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant mid century abstracted botanical of North Carolina Mushrooms by Florence D. Harvey
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Botanical Oil Painting", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Botanical Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate botanical oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Making the right choice when shopping for a botanical oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a botanical oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing botanical oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Melanie Parke, Thomas Sarrantonio, Elaine Kazimierczuk, Carlyle Wolfe Lee and Michelle Gagliano each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much is a Botanical Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a botanical oil painting in our inventory may begin at $233 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
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.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Botanical Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To 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. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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, 2024Jan 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024The 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024A 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2022To 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, 2023Because 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, 2021Any 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2024Yes, 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. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2022The 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.
Read More
Impressionist Rebel Camille Pissarro Made the Everyday Feel Radical
In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.