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Modern Genre Oil on Canvas Painting of a Jazz Singer with Pianist
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern genre framed oil on canvas painting of a jazz singer with musicians at a piano and an
Category

20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Crimson Room Jazz
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Dark lit interior Jazz Club
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Club de Jazz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE DE MOUGINS "CLUB DE JAZZ" OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED FRANCE, C.1990S 36 X 45 INCHES
Category

1990s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Jazz Soloist
By Morton Dimondstein
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas, signed and dated 1959 35” x 35” Morton Dimondstein was born in New York in 1920 and
Category

1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

In Jazz Bar
By Vlasov Aleksey Fyodorovich
Located in Los Angeles, CA
VLASOV ALEKSEY FYODOROVICH "IN MUSIC BAR" OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED UKRAINE, C.1980 26 X 35
Category

1990s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Jazz Band
By Hamilton Achille Wolf
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous, fun abstract expressionist painting of a jazz band with piano, horn, drums and vocalist
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Gooey Jazz"
By John Schieffer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
his artistic abilities, although it was not an outlet for a serious painting career. John moved on to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Frans Siaens "The Jazz Singer" Oil on Canvas
Located in Astoria, NY
An oil on canvas painting titled "The Jazz Singer" by Belgian artist Frans Siaens. The
Category

20th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Miss Hecker s Clandestine Jazz Club, Mitte
By Terrell James
Located in Houston, TX
Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Jazz in the park
Located in Zofingen, AG
presents himself to her in the form of a swan. Ta says of this Goddess, "I wanted the painting to appear as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"JAZZ MAN" BLACK FOLK ART JAZZ TRUMPET BLACK ORANGE WHITE LILA COCKRELL S COLLE
Located in San Antonio, TX
Image Size: 20 x 24 Frame Size: 28 x 32 Medium: Oil "Jazz Man" Details Black Folk Art Artist From the
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cubist oil on canvas jazz musicians signed Epstein dated 1953
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really wonderfully atmospheric 1953 oil on canvas signed Epstein and titled "Nothing but the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Jazz in the rhythm of red flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
me using different painting techniques. First, a blue background is painted in oil. It refreshes and
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ceramic, Oil

Jazz Musician Wall Mural Oil on Panel Signed and Dated 1989
Located in Kingston, NY
This large oil panel depicts Jazz Diva, Lena Horne performing with a group of 6 Musicians. The work
Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

"Jazz Players" by New Orleans Icon James Michalopoulos
Located in New Orleans, LA
prefer this engaging scene of a jazz combo in full swing - very rare in his oeuvre. It is painted in oil
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Irakli Chikovani - Jazz Concert
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Irakli Chikovani is a Georgian artist born in 1985 who lives and works in Tbilisi
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Irakli Chikovani - Jazz Band
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Irakli Chikovani is a Georgian artist born in 1985 who lives and works in Tbilisi
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Midcentury Oil on Paper Mural of a Jazz Scene by Lester O. Schwartz.
By L. Schwartz
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage mural of a vibrant jazz scene in oil and mounted on Masonite by American WPA Artist
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper, Masonite

"2:19 Blues" Jimmy Ernst, Louis Armstrong Jazz, Abstract Surrealism
By Jimmy Ernst
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas 23 x 22 inches Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey An important and influential
Category

1940s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Experiment, Jazz Inspired Drawing, Collage, Mixed Media Abstract Work on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
A Neo-Primitive artist, Experiment is from Bai's Jazz series. It is a mixed media piece made with
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Glue, Oil Pastel

"Somalia" Figurative, Landscape, Monumental, Yellows, Blues, Oil, Canvas
By John Osler
Located in Detroit, MI
jazz paintings have been used as posters for the Montreux Jazz Festival. An original oil painting for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"New York City, Jazz" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "New York City, Jazz" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Just Jazz, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
the ecru accents of the painting. Oil and cold wax medium on canvas, the edges are painted and you can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Big Jazz, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
painting is on loose canvas which is actually 60 x 60 inches. Oil and cold wax medium on canvas. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern American Oil Painting African American Jazz Musicians Horns Rare 1940
Located in Buffalo, NY
A spectacular rare 1940's American modern expressionist painting depicting two Jazz musicians
Category

1940s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Signed Antique American School Modernist Cubist Jazz Piano Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract piano painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed. Framed
Category

1940s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American School New Orleans Jazz Club Singer Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist interior painting. Oil on board, circa 1930. Unsigned. Image
Category

1920s Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950 s American Abstract Expressionist Jazz Musicians Oil Painting Terence Coyle
Located in Surfside, FL
"Jazz Musicians" by Terence Coyle (b. 1925-2020) Oil on Canvas Frame: 25.25 X 37.25 Image: 24 X 36
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yuri Tremler Russian Oil Painting Avant-garde Cocktail Bar Jazz Bohemian Earth
Located in Eversholt, Bedfordshire
- Characteristic avant-garde cocktail bar/jazz club, conversation piece capturing the bohemian
Category

Early 2000s Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

JAZZ
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
-Specialist in large painting___ _ intuitive painting, trying to share the happiness of the creating
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

JAZZ
JAZZ
$380
Antique American Cubist Jazz Violin Exhibited Still Life Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist violin abstract painting. Oil on board, circa 1955. Signed. Image
Category

1950s Cubist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jazz Singer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DANE CHANASE "JAZZ SINGER" OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED AMERICAN, C.1940 21 X 30 INCHES Dane
Category

1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cubist Jazz Band
By Elizabeth Ronget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ELIZABETH RONGET "JAZZ BAND" OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED FRANCE, C.1930 15.75 X 27.75 INCHES
Category

1930s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Adhesive, Oil, Panel

Large Abstract Modernist Cubist Jazz Painting, Oil on Canvas by William Sharp
By William Sharp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful oil on canvas depicting New Orleans Jazz Band hand executed by William Sharp 1900-1961
Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

JAZZ DREAM MAKER-1960
By Frank Escalet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FRANK ESCALET "JAZZ DREAM MAKER-1960" OIL ON PANEL, SIGNED, TITLED PUERTO RICAN, DATED
Category

1980s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

New Orleans Jazz and Blues - Original Figurative Pop Art Painting by Gary John
By Gary John
Located in Los Angeles, CA
do all the painting I want to do. I’m consumed with it.” Artspace Warehouse has been representing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint, Oil Pastel

Jazz Quartet , California Modernist, Bal Harbor, Musical Figural, Santa Cruz
By Jonathan Taylor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
substantial, Post-Impressionist oil showing a view of four jazz musicians performing on an elevated stage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English mid- 20th century portrait of a Jazz Musician, circa 1930-40
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding mid-20th-century portrait of a Jazz Musician. Harold Wilfred Yates, was born at West
Category

1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"One More Day" Figurative, Cafe, Interior, Yellow, Blue, Oil, Canvas
By John Osler
Located in Detroit, MI
posters for the Montreux Jazz Festival. An original oil painting for one of those poster's is part of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

LEWIS ADLER CUBIST "JAZZ MUSICIANS"OIL PAINTING
Located in Miami, FL
Adler,(b.New York,American School,Hudson River Museum) oil depicting jazz musicians.Wonderful detail and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Masonite

WILLIAM TOLLIVER Original OIL PAINTING on CANVAS Jazz Music Signed Art 48x48
By William Tolliver
Located in Bloomington, MN
William Tolliver Authentic and Large ALL Original Oil Painting On Canvas, Professionally Custom
Category

20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Rucker Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed New Orleans Jazz Artwork
Located in Bloomington, MN
Robert Rucker Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Jazz Club)
By Norman Lewis
Located in New York, NY
Category

1940s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French Art Deco Oil Painting - Blues au Piano Blanc - Black Jazz Band
By Simone Degal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Drouot. This colorful, animated painting of an all-black jazz band aptly demonstrates Degal's artistic
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Paintings

1960’s Midcentury Modern Oil on Board Abstract Jazz Scene
Located in Munroe Falls, OH
This is a large vintage original oil on board of a jazz band playing with oversized instruments
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Musique de Jazz
By Jean de Botton
Located in Graton, CA
. De Botton's early paintings display many of the characteristics of the age of Art Deco, incorporating
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blue Jazz, original impressionist figurative interior landscape
By Jim Rodgers
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
You can hear and feel the blues and jazz permeating throughout the club, exploding with mood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jim Robinson Percy Humphrey - New Orleans Jazz (Preservation Hall Portraits)
By Noel Rockmore
Located in New York, NY
who combined the mythological and real,” indicating that he “produced fifteen thousand oil paintings
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Jeanette MacDonald
By McClelland Barclay
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A smartly conceived and modern jazz age oil-on-canvas painting of a ravishing Jeanette MacDonald
Category

1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Jazz Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the jazz oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Abstract, Art Deco and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect jazz oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a jazz 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 black, brown, gray, beige and more. Finding an appealing jazz oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ellen Priest, Sax Berlin, Maya Green, Valerie Vescovi and Evelyne Ballestra 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 Jazz Oil Painting?

The price for a jazz oil painting in our collection starts at $475 and tops out at $50,000 with the average selling for $4,250.

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 Jazz 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.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs 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.

    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 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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