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Mid-Century Blanche Barloon Signed Oil and Collage Abstract Painting
By Blanche Barloon
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A large mid-century abstract oil and collage canvas painting by American artist Blanche Barloon
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Under Garden, Contemporary, Abstract, Floral, Collage, Painting
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This contemporary, abstract floral painting by Fiona Ackerman, is painted on a black background
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

MAX PAPART Original Collage PAINTING Signed Cubism Female Portrait oil Art Rare
By Max Papart
Located in Bloomington, MN
Max Papart Original Gouache Painting and Collage, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the
Category

20th Century Cubist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

“Niños Pescando” 2020, Canvas, Oil Paint, Collage, Abstract Contemporary
By Guillermo Conte
Located in San Jose, CR
-bellicist stance, it is confirmed that the act of painting is a battle that remains worth fighting. Andrés
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Untitled" by Robert Baribeau, Oil, acrylic, collage on paper, 1996
By Robert Baribeau
Located in Abilene, TX
-signed by the artist. Robert Baribeau (b. 1949) Untitled, 1996 Oil, acrylic, and collage on paper 45 x
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Paper Landscape 5, Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Art Oil Collage Canvas Blue
By Marilina Marchica
Located in London, England
artist - Marilina Marchica. It is an oil painting and paper collage which has a rich texture. The subject
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil, Paper, Cotton Canvas, Graphite

"Blue Antlered Goat", unique monotype painting with collage in blue greens
By Valentina DuBasky
Located in New York, NY
tones, with applied collage. This work is a monotype, a unique painting on paper created with the use of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Monotype, Oil

Encaustic, Oil, and Collage Work by Mason Rader
By Mason Rader
Located in New York, NY
Encaustic, Oil, and Collage Work by Mason Rader, "Fleur De Bee", 1996
Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

"Underwater love" Collage Mixed Media Woman Figure Painting on Wood Board, 2019
Located in Mantova, MN
Modern, elegant mixed media (oil, oil pastel, pencil, and collage) painting on wood board. Through
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Pencil, Paper

Paper Landscape 6, Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Art Oil Collage Canvas Blue
By Marilina Marchica
Located in London, England
artist - Marilina Marchica. It is an oil painting and paper collage which has a rich texture. The subject
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Paper, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

"Deep end" Textured Mixed Media Collage Abstract Floral Painting on Canvas, 2021
Located in Mantova, MN
Contemporary mixed media (acrylic, pastel, pencil, and collage) abstract floral painting by
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Conté, Oil Crayon, Pastel, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Ac...

Formations, red abstract structures oil painting
By Robert van Bolderick
Located in Stockholm, SE
Layered oilpainting composition exploring the narrative of collage with the color of oil painting
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Mixed Media

untitled, 1980s Oil and Collage on hand-made paper
By Robert Zielasco
Located in Munich, DE
Robert Zielasco untitled ca 1980s oil and collage on hand-made paper 49,5 x 68 cm signed lower
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paint, Paper, Oil, Board

Monumental Oil on Canvas and Collage Triptych by Walter Feldman, 1975
By Walter Feldman
Located in Houston, TX
An oil on canvas and collage triptych painting by modern artist Walter Feldman is titled 'Sequence
Category

Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Landscape 63, Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Minimalist Blue Collage Paper
By Marilina Marchica
Located in London, England
'Landscape 63' is an original minimalist abstract painting on canvas by emerging Sicilian artist
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Landscape 50, Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Mixed media Blue Collage Canvas
By Marilina Marchica
Located in London, England
'Landscape 50' is an original minimalist abstract painting on canvas by emerging Sicilian artist
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paper

LADY - purple, black and red mixed media collage on canvas
By Carol Gove
Located in Seattle, WA
Purple, black and red painting Mixed media collage on canvas by Carol Gove "I am most happy when
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

DRIVEN - yellow, blue and gray mixed media collage on canvas
By Carol Gove
Located in Seattle, WA
Yellow and Blue Painting Mixed media collage on canvas by Carol Gove "I am most happy when I am
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

RUSH - yellow, blue, black and purple mixed media collage on canvas
By Carol Gove
Located in Seattle, WA
Yellow, blue, black and purple painting Mixed media collage on canvas by Carol Gove "I am most
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

Paper Landscape 9, Contemporary Abstract Mixed media Collage Canvas Blue Brown
By Marilina Marchica
Located in London, England
artist - Marilina Marchica. It is a mixed media - oil painting and paper collage - which has a rich
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Paper, Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Cubism Series" 2021, Mixed Media Collage on Panel with Custom Oak Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, US
Leroy Dewees created this body of work with a heavy use of materials expressed through collage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon, Raw Linen, Oil, Mixed Media, Panel, Oak

"Cubism Series" 2021, Mixed Media Collage on Panel with Custom Oak Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, US
Leroy Dewees created this body of work with a heavy use of materials expressed through collage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oak, Paper, Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Panel

VISIT FROM A RAVEN - yellow, green and pink mixed media collage on canvas
By Carol Gove
Located in Seattle, WA
Yellow, pink and green painting Mixed media collage on canvas by Carol Gove "I am most happy when
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Oil

"Cubism Series" 2021, Mixed Media Collage on Panel with Custom Oak Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, US
Leroy Dewees created this body of work with a heavy use of materials expressed through collage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Archival Paper

"Cubism Series" 2021, Mixed Media Collage on Panel with Custom Oak Frame
Located in Baton Rouge, US
Leroy Dewees created this body of work with a heavy use of materials expressed through collage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Panel, Archival Paper

Sandcastle, paper and oil paint on canvas
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
This is an original oil painting and collage on canvas by Ayline Olukman. Her works are mixed media
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Canvas

Open Field, paper and oil paint on canvas
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
This is an original oil painting and collage on canvas by Ayline Olukman. Her works are mixed media
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Sunglasses, paper and oil paint on canvas, unique
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
This is an original oil painting and collage on canvas by Ayline Olukman. Her works are mixed media
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

"Rich", textured collage in chocolate browns and metallic gold
By Marilyn Davidson
Located in New York, NY
Rich, textural collage in browns and metallic gold, invites impressions of chocolates in elegant
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Crayon, Encaustic, Archival Paper, Cardboard

Americans, Pop Art Collage Painting on Vintage Soda Crate
By John Joseph Hanright
Located in Stowe, VT
Combining elements of collage, text, and oil painting, John Joseph Hanright mines original
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel, Magazine Paper

Akoto, Contemporary Abstract African Mixed media Painting Collage Brown
Located in London, England
'Akoto' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Acrylic, Oil

The Wind, mixed media on canvas
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
This is an original oil painting and collage on canvas by Ayline Olukman depicting a woman wearing
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Canvas

Cobalt Violet
By Hans Moller
Located in Dallas, TX
expressionism, abstractionism, surrealism, cubism, pointillism, and fauvism. He made hundreds of oil paintings
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

For You, Pop Art Collage Painting on Vintage Soda Crate
By John Joseph Hanright
Located in Stowe, VT
Combining elements of collage, text, and oil painting, John Joseph Hanright mines original
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel, Magazine Paper

America s First, Pop Art Collage Painting on Vintage Soda Crate
By John Joseph Hanright
Located in Stowe, VT
Combining elements of collage, text, and oil painting, John Joseph Hanright mines original
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel, Magazine Paper

Parli
By Robert van Bolderick
Located in Stockholm, SE
Layered oilpainting composition exploring the narrative of collage with the color of oil painting
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Oil

London Tour, Contemporary Abstract African Mixed media Painting Collage Bright
Located in London, England
'London Tour' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Rising, Contemporary Abstract African Mixed media Painting Collage Blue Yellow
Located in London, England
'Rising' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gouache

Faultline, Contemporary Abstract African Mixed media Painting Collage Blue Red
Located in London, England
'Faultline' is an original contemporary abstract African art painting by emerging Nigerian artist
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Gouache

The Wharf, Monhegan Island (Maine)
By Hans Moller
Located in Boothbay Harbor, ME
, Moller created hundreds of oil paintings, watercolors, collages and drawings. Since the 1940s, Moller's
Category

Mid-19th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Floating Traps
By Robert van Bolderick
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floating traps is a stylish mixed media original artwork created using collage, oil, tempera and
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Tempera

Black Bird
By Robert van Bolderick
Located in Stockholm, SE
Black Bird is a stylish mixed media original artwork created using collage, oil, tempera and
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Tempera

A Fine Romance, Pop Art Collage Painting on Vintage Soda Crate
By John Joseph Hanright
Located in Stowe, VT
Combining elements of collage, text, and oil painting, John Joseph Hanright mines original
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel, Magazine Paper

All Bets Are Off, Pop Art Collage Painting on Vintage Soda Crate
By John Joseph Hanright
Located in Stowe, VT
Combining elements of collage, text, and oil painting, John Joseph Hanright mines original
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel, Magazine Paper

Who Says Tomorrow Never Comes, Pop Art Collage Painting on Vintage Soda Crate
By John Joseph Hanright
Located in Stowe, VT
Combining elements of collage, text, and oil painting, John Joseph Hanright mines original
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel, Magazine Paper

Abstract Composition
By Antoni Clavé
Located in Frankfurt, DE
a certain subject.” Antoni Clavé The oil paintings, gouaches, collages and assemblages by the
Category

1970s Abstract Paintings

Jean AKA John Numero 24589755 Besoin Famille Avec Pinups
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, assemblage/collage, and performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Kooper Du Marilyn Et John Avec Soul Sister
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

RIP Theda Du William Malin Avec Pinup 1925
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Chat Gus Avec Deux Pinups
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is influenced greatly by the Art Brut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Legba Du Daniel Babcock Avec Soul Sister,
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Beau Chien Avec Rafael Et Pinup
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Beau Chat Du Doris Bean Avec Pinup
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Petit Chat Sphinx Bebee, Hommage Elmer Batters
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Au Centre Biologie Diversite-Endangeure Ocelots/Jaguars/ Pumas/Elmer Batters Hom
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 2019 Oil pastel, ink, and collage on paper. 11 x 14 inches Simone Gad is a self-taught artist who was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Lapin Noir Et Bleu Du Fondation Los Angeles Pour Adopter/Elmer Batters Hommage
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, assemblage/collage, and performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Le Chat Avec Son Sauvage Cheveux/Pinup Francais-French Lesbians Series
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, assemblage/collage, and performance artist. The exhibition features collages with oil pastels and paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

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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.

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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.
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  • 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.
  • 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 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 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.
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    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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.

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