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Las Vegas Icons Collage (unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas)
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Aventura, FL
Unique hand painted silkscreen on canvas. Hand signed on verso by Steve Kaufman. Canvas is not stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Screen

Hidetaka Ohno "Red No.2-15", 1964 Oil and Burlap Collage
By Hidetaka Ohno
Located in Sharon, CT
"Contemporary Japanese Painting".
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Brutalist Paintings and Screens

Materials

Burlap

Antique American School Signed Framed Exhibited Cubist Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school signed modernist cubist still life oil painting and collage. Oil and mixed
Category

1950s Cubist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fleur (Contemporary Black White Floral Still Life Collage with Yellow Stripe)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted still-life painting on panel of a striped flower on a striped collaged background. David
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Monotype

Mixed Media Farmhouse, Barn Oil Painting Collage
By Jacques Lamy
Located in Surfside, FL
A contemporary mixed media painting on cloth, plaster and board created by listed Texas artist
Category

20th Century Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Mixed Media

A Rose for My Faithful Fiend, Collage on Medal , 11 x 11, Blotter, Custom Frame
By Inez Storer
Located in Houston, TX
A Rose for A Friend by Inez Storer is oil on medal with mixed media. It is 11 x 11 and mounted on a
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Metal

Le linge, Blue Abstract, Minimalism, Collage, textured, Oil painting, French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
This abstract composition by Sophie Dumont, titled "Le Linge" ("The Laundry"), is an oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Oil

Mixed Media Collage, Graphite, Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Henry Mandell
Located in Surfside, FL
become transformed into abstract paintings and prints. A contemporary Abstract Expressionist. Mandell
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Graphite

Mixed Media Collage, Graphite, Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Henry Mandell
Located in Surfside, FL
become transformed into abstract paintings and prints. A contemporary Abstract Expressionist. Mandell
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Graphite

Carbone - Original Black Oil and Collage Painting, Textured, French art, Books
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
oil and collage composition that reveals both strength and subtlety. The interplay of deep blacks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Abstract Mixed Media Painting
By Gustavo Ramos Rivera
Located in San Francisco, CA
inches. There are various techniques and materials employed in the creation of this painting. Collage
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Robert Petersen After A Rain #2 unique abstract signed collage, Castelli Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Robert Petersen After A Rain #2, 1987 Collage on Paper: Pencil, Oil, Acrylic and Cloth Hand signed
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Textile, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite

"I Will Take You to Dinner in Sofia"(2021) by Brian Keith Stephens, Original Oil
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wax, Oil, Birch

"1 REPERTORIO (M6)". Abstract geometric painting.
Located in Segovia, ES
each procedure is a different language with which to communicate: acrylic and oil painting, collage and
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

In Real Time, unique Signed Abstract Expressionist painting w/provenance, Framed
By Steven Sorman
Located in New York, NY
Steven Sorman In Real Time, 2003 Acrylic, gouache, gel medium, oil and beeswax collage painting on
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Gel Pen, Graphite

Night Nurse, Large Magritte-like Surreal Painting by Backstrom aka Beck o Jung
By Holger Bäckström
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Holger Bäckström from 1979. A mixed media collage and oil painting produced by
Category

1970s Op Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mixed Media Floral Oil Painting Collage Bouquet of Flowers
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

New York City 11 original work on japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on Japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-311 Hand-signed by author
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel

New York City 8 original work on Japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-308 Hand-signed by author
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Pencil

New York City 6 original work on Japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-306 Hand-signed by author
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Pastel

New York City 2 original work on Japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-302 Hand-signed by author
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Fabric, Oil Pastel, Pastel

Mixed Media Collage, Graphite, Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Henry Mandell
Located in Surfside, FL
become transformed into abstract paintings and prints. A contemporary Abstract Expressionist. Mandell
Category

1980s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

"Geo (X1)". Abstract Impressionist . Blue red large format painting.
Located in Segovia, ES
painting, collage and mixed media, pencil and charcoal drawing, pen and pastel; and etching and silk-screen
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

New York City 3 original work on Japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-303 Hand-signed by author
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Carbon Pencil

New York City 4 original work on Japanese paper color pastel collage charcoal
By Bernardo Navarro Tomas
Located in Miami, FL
Bernardo Navarro Tomas (Cuba, 1977) 'Untitled', 2017 mixed media on japanese paper 12.3 x 17 in. (31 x 43 cm.) ID: NAA-304 Hand-signed by author
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Wax Crayon

Mixed Media Floral Oil Painting Collage Bouquet of Flowers Topiary
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

Face to Face 1 - Painting by Salvatore Travascio - 2009
Located in Roma, IT
. This is a modular piece, made up of 10 oil paintings and collages on panels. Perfect conditions. Each
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Flour, Sugar, Cornmeal, Tea (Contemporary Still Life Painting of Kitchen Jars)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
monotype, oil and collage still-life painting on panel of a collection of storage tins set on a yellow and
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Monotype

"Magma". Abstract Impressionist Orange Large format Acrylic on canvas painting.
Located in Segovia, ES
painting, collage and mixed media, pencil and charcoal drawing, pen and pastel; and etching and silk-screen
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas

Oil Painting Photo Collage Assemblage Feminist Pop Art Miami Artist Sheila Elias
By Sheila Elias
Located in Surfside, FL
disciplines of painting, digital mixed media, sculpture, installation and performance. Her inspiration to be
Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Photographic Paper

"Lusitania", Contemporary Abstract Painting with Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary abstract painting with collage, featuring found object scraps of maps, old stamps, and
Category

2010s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paper, Oil, Mixed Media

Abstract Wood Collage Assemblage Oil Painting Rafael Mahdavi Art Brut Kouros NYC
Located in Surfside, FL
Raphael Mahdavi, Untitled, 1990, Oil and wood collage, assemblage painting on paper, Provenance
Category

1990s Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Miss you my dear friend
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage/installation. With the first medium, I do
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

"Milano", Contemporary Abstract Painting with Found Object Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary abstract painting with found object collage by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Oil

Mihail (Chemiakin), Found Art Collage and Painting by Bokov
By Konstantin Bokov
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Found Art Collage with Paint on Canvas, Signed and dated Size: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.64 cm)
Category

1980s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Found Objects, Oil

Days Fade Away. Mixed media Collage, on Canvas Painting
By Roberto Fonfria
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Venezuelan childhood. Mixed media on canvas: Collage, acrylics, oil pastel, graphite One of Kind
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

Teoría de Interferencia. Mixed media Collage, on Canvas Painting
By Roberto Fonfria
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Venezuelan childhood. Mixed media on canvas: Collage, acrylics, oil pastel, graphite One of Kind
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite

No place for goodbye s
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage/installation. With the first medium, I do
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

We Don t Need No More Trouble
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Oil

Walking to the bus stop
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage/installation. With the first medium, I do
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Slowly and fast
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage/installation. With the first medium, I do
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Speaking Softly
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage/installation. With the first medium, I do
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Time Is Not a Machine
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings and collage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Wax, Oil

The Ward House Turret
By Marion Buricatu
Located in Boston, MA
techniques of collage and decoupage with oil painting. Here, I created an abstract background from cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painted Sculpture - Mixed Media by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Fermo in 2018. Original oil painting and collage on canvas. Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rainy Days are for fries
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
identity can change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

Dancing in the divebar
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
identity can change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

Cool and Calm
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
identity can change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

Cool and Calm
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Find me a meadow
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
identity can change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

After You took a bath
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
identity can change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

Good Morning
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
identity can change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

Phone your mother
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Boston, MA
identity can change the effect these daily emotions. My work speaks to this in two mediums: oil paintings
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Wax, Oil

Gold Swimmer
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, oil painting, collage, mixed media, freedom, moment, meditative.
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars

Line Swim
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, oil painting, collage, mixed media, freedom, moment, meditative.
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars

Her, From Above
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, oil painting, collage, mixed media, freedom, moment, meditative.
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars

Passport Abstraction
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract expressionist oil painting and collage by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paper

Palm s Mirror
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
, oil painting, collage, mixed media, freedom, moment, meditative
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Photographic Paper, Stretcher Bars

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Collage Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate collage oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a collage oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right collage oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Finding an appealing collage oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Marilina Marchica, Jacques Lamy, Steve Kaufman, Francie Bishop Good and Peter Hoffer each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Collage Oil Painting?

A collage oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,450, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.
Questions About Collage Oil Painting
  • 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.
  • 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.

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  • 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
    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 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.

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  • 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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