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Impasto Oil Painting of Derwent Water in Keswick in the Lake District of England
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Derwent Water in Keswick in the Lake District of England by British
Category

2010s Land Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil

Shilian Liu Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "The Lake"
Located in New York, NY
Title: The Lake Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23.5 x 31.25 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

_LAKE.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Oleksandr Khrapachov "_LAKE."
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic Lanscape Painting COENE Mountains Lake Belgian 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean-Baptiste COENE Vilvoorde, 1805 - Brussels, circa 1880 Lively landscape by a mountain lake Oil
Category

1870s Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

After the Rain at the Lake - Gray rainy skies over river, Original oil painting
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
Ahzad Bogosian After the Rain at the Lake acrylic on canvas 12h x 12w in 30.48h x 30.48w cm Framed
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Oil

“Lake in mountains”
By James Brade Sword
Located in Warren, NJ
Listed Artist James Brade Sword (1839-1915) Oil Painting On Canvas Landscape. Signed and framed in
Category

19th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Riding by the Lake Colorful Impressionist Painting
By Le Thanh Son
Located in Rye, NY
and North America. He has received numerous honors and awards and his paintings are held in public and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape and Lake - Oil Paint - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape and lake is an original artwork realized in the second half of the 20th Century by an
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horses by the Lake, cardboard/oil, 50x69 cm, 1960
Located in Riga, LV
Janis Lauva (1906-1986) Horses by the Lake, cardboard/oil, 50x69 cm, 1960
Category

1960s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

M. K. - Danish School 1922 Oil, The Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming landscape scene depicts houses in a Danish village on the verge of a calm lake
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

By the lake. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Landscape by the lake. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm Arnolds Pankoks (born 1914.21.IX - 2008
Category

1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Cherry Lake
Located in Zofingen, AG
silence holds meaning. The lake, the sky, the forest are not a backdrop, but participants in what unfolds
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

"On the Lake" American 20th Century Oil Painting In the Style of Camille Carot
Located in New York, NY
background, with a figure on a canon rowing down the lake. A work from the early 20th Century with a dreamy
Category

Early 20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Quiet Day at the Lake. Landscape in oil, impressionism.
Located in Oslo, NO
"The painting "Quiet day at the Lake" was painted outdoors at Walensee in Switzerland." said Anna
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

ShiLian Liu Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Suburban Lakes"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Suburban Lakes Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 31 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French 20th Century oil painting of a boat on a lake by Jean Dulac Junior
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jean Dulac jnr (French, 1928 - 2020) Boat on lake Oil on board Signed ‘Jean Dulac’ (lower right
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Evening light. Landscape painting, horizontal, city, lake. sunsets
Located in Oslo, NO
This urban landscape with an architectural ensemble was painted with oil paints on canvas, created
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Francis E. Jamieson (1895-1950) - 1912 Oil, Talyllyn Lake
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Corsham, GB
over the Talyllyn Lake, North Wales. Signed 'Chas Maurille', a pseudonym used by Francis E. Jamieson
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Moody Day at Mohansic Lake, Signed Original Contemporary Landscape Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Moody Day at Mohansic Lake, Signed Original Contemporary Landscape Painting 24" x 36" x 1.25
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yachts in Portese. Sunset, landscape oil, lake, yachts, impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting is painted with oil paints on canvas in the style of modern impressionism and is ready
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dog Tree" (2021), Original Lake Landscape, Watercolor Painting
By Hazel Z Weckbach
Located in Denver, CO
Kevin Weckbach's (US based) "Dog Tree" is an original, hand-made oil painting that depicts a large
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Hualin Li Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Lake Reflection"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lake Reflection Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.5 x 27.25inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

G. Swan Hodgson - 1962 Oil, Lake Scene with Cottage
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric oil painting, depicting a lake scene with a cottage and mountains in the distance
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Lake - Oil Paint attr. to Tom Sander - 1989
Located in Roma, IT
The Lake is an oil painting realized in 1989 and attributed to Tom Sander. Mixed colored oil
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Oil

Sunset Over The Lake - original sunny landscape, painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The evening impressionist painting with the lake and the setting Sun is a beautiful wall decor, the
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Jianping Chen Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Lake Reflection"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lake Reflection Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 30 x 22 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cozy Pier. Landscape, oil impressionism, horizontal, boats, yachts, lake
Located in Oslo, NO
The picturesque painting “Cozy Pier” was painted in Austria on Lake Constance in July 2023. "I
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alpine Lake Color
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on lower left.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

How close are Trees, Lake and Clouds-original impressionism landscape painting
Located in London, Chelsea
. This original landscape painting, crafted with oil on canvas, is a captivating journey into a world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yellow Boat. Vertical landscape, impressionism, boat, lake, Landscape Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
swim across the turquoise surface of the lake!" said Anna Shesterikova about this painting. "Lake
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mingjun Wang Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "By the Lake"
Located in New York, NY
Title: By the Lake Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23.25 x 31 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Walensee In The Evening. Landscape Paintings, mountains, lake, Impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
. "In this impressionist style oil painting I captured the powerful calm of the lake surrounded by
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Two Yachts. Oil, post-impressionism, vertical, small, boats, lake
Located in Oslo, NO
"In my work with oil paints, I was guided by impressionism to capture the fleeting moods of water
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Highland Cows At The Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming highland scene showing two highland cows standing in the shallows of an expansive lake
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lake Tahoe
By Albert Bierstadt, 1830-1902
Located in New York, NY
the foremost painter of Western landscapes for the remainder of the nineteenth century. This painting
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Archival Paper

High Mountain Lake
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original piece signed by the Artist lower right.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jean Chebret (1913-2000) - 20th Century Oil, Summer Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction tranquil lake in high summer. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Salmon Lake / oil on canvas 52 x 80 inches
By Peter Loftus
Located in Burlingame, CA
scenes, via his oil on canvas paintings that breathe life while reflecting natural western environments
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Original Oil English Landscape -- Kentmere, Lake District
Located in Soquel, CA
" English Lake District landscape oil painting by acclaimed British painter Clarence Henry Roe (British
Category

1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Romantic French painting Italy Como lake monks Mid 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
shores of Lake Como Oil on canvas 27 x 35.5 cm (31.5 x 39.5 cm with the frame) Signed lower right "JS
Category

1840s Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer at the Lake . French Oil on Canvas Landscape.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A French oil on canvas landscape of trees, landscape and the mountains beyond a lake by Maurice
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Swiss Impressionist Painting Landscape Lighthouse Pâquis Geneva Lake 20th
Located in PARIS, FR
Swiss School, 20th Century The Pâquis Lighthouse in Geneva Oil on paper 12.5 x 20 cm (18 x 25.5 cm
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mountain Lake
Located in Miami, FL
The painting is an explosion of emotions, captured in paint, where each stroke vibrates with energy
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lake, boats
Located in Riga, LV
Lake, boats. 40x50 cm.
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lake, boats
Lake, boats
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Yachts in Quarten. impressionism, horizontal. Lake, mountains.Landscape Painting
Located in Oslo, NO
"This landscape painting was created on Lake Walensee, en plein-air." said Anna Shesterikova about
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter Lake
By Gail Chase-Bien
Located in Burlingame, CA
paintings, with their serene simplicity, are intended to be viewed and enjoyed over time. Winter Lake is 36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Lake Garda" (2023) - Original Oil of Coastline by Kirsten Savage
By Kirsten Savage
Located in Denver, CO
Kirsten Savage’s “Lake Garda” (2023) is a vivid and colorful painting of a serene coastline with
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Lake Painting Chillon Castle Switzerland Original Landscape Wall Artwork
Located in Zofingen, AG
-sized painting is unframed and signed by the artist, making it a one-of-a-kind piece. Handmade with
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Contemporary Blue Toned Realistic Forested Lake Landscape Nature Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary realistic forested lake landscape painting by Canadian artist Bruce Herchenrader. The
Category

2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lichao Lan Waterscape Original Oil On Canvas "Clear Lake Reflection"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Clear Lake Reflection Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19 x 23 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blueberry Lake
By Frank P. Corso
Located in Greenwich, CT
Landscape oil painting of Blueberry Lake in Vermont's Mad River Valley.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Nymph Lake, Rocky Mountain Park, CO" – Colorado Pines Landscape Oil
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler’s "Nymph Lake, Rocky Mountain Park, CO" is a striking original oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lake Sunset
By Carl Brandt
Located in Naples, Florida
Lake Sunset
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Romantic Lake
By Pham Luan
Located in Rye, NY
River, its lakes and ponds, the clarity of light, verdant greenery, elegant French architecture, and the
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Green Lake
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas 70.80 x 70 .80 in unstretched
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Forest Lake
Located in Zofingen, AG
forest lake at dusk, with gentle reflections and the murmur of foliage. This painting breathes a calming
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Lake landscape
By Plinio Colombi
Located in Genève, GE
composition. The smooth surface of the lake creates a sense of tranquility and peace, in contrast to the raw
Category

1930s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Lake Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact lake oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect lake 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. If you’re looking to add a lake oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. A lake oil painting from Erika Toliusis, Vahe Yeremyan, Agnieszka Zawisza, Karina Antonczak and Arthur Terry Blamires — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large lake oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller lake oil painting, measuring 3.15 high and 0.1 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Lake Oil Painting?

A lake oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,729, while the lowest priced sells for $210 and the highest can go for as much as $395,000.

Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You

It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.

The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.

The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).

Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.

Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Lake 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 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

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