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John Duffin, Tube Rain 1, London Cityscape Art, Contemporary Art
By John Duffin
Located in Deddington, GB
an original painting by John Duffin. London tube station at night, made from drawings and then
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boy London 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Dan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Oil

John Duffin, Tube Light 1, Contemporary Art, London Cityscape Art
By John Duffin
Located in Deddington, GB
Tube Light 1 [2015] Original Figurative Oil paint on canvas Size: H:76 cm x W:51 cm x D:4cm Sold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Thames - panoramatic landscape cityscape London Thames buildings view blue
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society.. The London City paintings are
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

View from Buckingham’s Palace, Pall The Mall London, Trevor Waugh, Impressionist
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
, Pall The Mall London is an original oil painting. This piece allows a rare view point of the Pall Mall
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

19th century English marine, The Thames at the Pool of London, original frame
By Bernard Benedict Hemy
Located in Woodbury, CT
Bernard Hemy - Bernard Benedict Hemy (1844 - 1910). Marine and Coastal painter in oil and
Category

1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th C Naive Oil on Board, Boy His Big Cabbage Folk Art Rutland Gallery London
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A intriguing early 19th century naive oil on board, showing a well furnished interior scene of a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Paintings

Materials

Hardwood

Original-From London With Love Series-British Awarded Artist-Ink and oil Drawing
Located in London, GB
From London with Love is a drawing series by Shizico Yi, composed of en plein air studies capturing
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Oil

London High Street - Late 20th Century Impressionist Acrylic of Bus Stop Quirke
By Michael Quirke
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
scenes are increasingly collectable. This painting of "London High Street, was created with oil on
Category

1990s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ceri Richards - Lyre Bird (Design for cover of Poetry London), 1943 mixed media
Located in New York, NY
Ceri Richards Lyre Bird (Design for the cover of Poetry London), 1943 Ink, gouache and pastel on
Category

1940s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Ink, Gouache, Mixed Media

English Impressionist mid 20th century view of Piccadilly Circus, trams London
Located in Woodbury, CT
Impressionist manner and on a small scale. Acquiring a late 19th-century Impressionist painting of Hammersmith
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Impressionist mid 20th century view of Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column London
Located in Woodbury, CT
Impressionist manner and on a small scale. Acquiring a late 19th-century Impressionist painting of Hammersmith
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Impressionist mid century view of Hammersmith Bridge over the Thames London
Located in Woodbury, CT
Impressionist manner and on a small scale. Acquiring a late 19th-century Impressionist painting of Hammersmith
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Story illustration for “Smoke Bellew” by Jack London for Cosmopolitan Magazine
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Story illustration for “Smoke Bellew” by Jack London for Cosmopolitan magazine, published January
Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th century View of Tower Bridge on the Thames in London, with boats, men
Located in Woodbury, CT
Interesting view of the Pool of London, an area known on the Thames near Tower Bridge where freight
Category

1930s English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Triptych-Autumn in London-plein air-British Awarded Artist -Large Oils
Located in London, GB
turning leaves symbolise aging. Standing hours each day painting in the chilly London autumn air kept the
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Canvas

A Forest in Winter by Hendrik Barend Koekkoek (Amsterdam 1849 – 1909 London)
Located in Knokke, BE
Hendrik Barend Koekkoek Amsterdam 1849 – 1909 London Dutch Painter 'Figures Strolling through a
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

River Thames and the Tower Bridge, London by Charles Hug ( 1899 – 1979 )
Located in Knokke, BE
' Signature: signed lower left and dated 'Charles Hug, London '61' Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: image
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Big Ben from Trafalgar Square in London a Miniature Study by Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Big Ben from Trafalgar Square in London, using bold primary colours. A unique
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board

Peonies II -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Peonies III -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Peonies I -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lilac Bouquet -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Tugboats on the River Thames, Mid-Century Oil Painting, Signed 1953
By Pauline Boumphrey
Located in Seaford, GB
Lovely atmospheric oil painting of tug boats on the River Thames with London Bridge in the
Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Original-Autumn in London Series-plein air-British Awarded Artist-Set of 4 oils
Located in London, GB
painting in the chilly London autumn air kept the artist alerted to one's vulnerability, yet, within the
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Wood

Tulips and Pears -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Still Life with Fruit and Flowers , Paris, Tokyo, London, Copenhagen Academy
By Ib Eisner
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-Impressionist oil still-life showing a view of apples in a blue-and-white porcelain bowl set beside a handful of
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Delicate and Juicy -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

London : A distant view of the city from the south with a herdsman and cattle
By Charles Towne
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Charles Towne (1763-1840) London : A distant view of the city from the south with a herdsman and
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Tulips and Pears -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

FINE ANTIQUE EARLY 20TH CENTURY OIL PAINTING OF FRENCH SHIP GiLTWOOD FRAME
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Fine Antique Oil Painting. Dating
Category

20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

VINTAGE OIL PAINTING ENGLISH ROSE BY ALAN MALEY GILTED FRAME 80 x 65 CM
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A beautiful vintage oil painting titled “English Rose” by Alan Maley
Category

20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Hardwood

Networked- Nature, Beach, River, Painting, Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Hons in Fine Art from North East Polytechnic (now University of East London). From the heart of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Snape, Suffolk- Nature, Beach, River, Painting, Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Hons in Fine Art from North East Polytechnic (now University of East London). From the heart of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sea Wrack- Nature, Beach, River, Painting, Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Hons in Fine Art from North East Polytechnic (now University of East London). From the heart of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gateway 10 - contemporary abstract landscape oil on board
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society.. The London City paintings are a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Gateway 4 - contemporary abstract landscape oil on board
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society.. The London City paintings are a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Gateway 2 - contemporary abstract landscape oil on board
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society.. The London City paintings are a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Portrait of two young girls with a whippet and a rabbit in a wooded landscape
Located in Bath, Somerset
on a seated white whippet and the other holding her pet black and white rabbit. Circa 1765. Oil on
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ruby Shore - Abstract Landscape: Framed, Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London. In recognition of his growing
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic

I miss the Red Clay - Abstract Landscape: Framed Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London. In recognition of his growing
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic

The Fortune Teller
Located in London, GB
, leaving behind a wonderful artistic legacy with his striking oil paintings of London scenes. His works are
Category

20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Breathe Before The Storm
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
Oil on Board Andrew studied Fine Art at University of Wales, graduating with a first class Honours
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Movement in Leadenhall Street
Located in London, GB
Award winning artist David Walker works in both oil paints and watercolours. Before concentrating
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boundless
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
2007. He then obtained further training through St Martins College London and Westdene College
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nature s Dance
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
Royal Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London. In recognition of his
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Promise Of Light
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
2007. He then obtained further training through St Martins College London and Westdene College
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Breath of Fresh Sky
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
2007. He then obtained further training through St Martins College London and Westdene College
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rolex Submariner
Located in London, GB
Martin Allen is a London based. Martin came to oil painting through a circuitous route, having drawn for
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

With Or Without
Located in London, GB
. Artist Martin Allen is a London based. Martin came to oil painting through a circuitous route, having
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mad Cat Cabaret
Located in London, GB
tray frame. About the Artist Artist Martin Allen is a London based. Martin came to oil painting
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Perception
Located in London, GB
tray frame. About the Artist Artist Martin Allen is a London based. Martin came to oil painting
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still in Love at Le Consulat
By Adam de Ville
Located in London, GB
, still life, abstract and portraits. Painting is about storytelling, feeling, character and the moment
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hands Up!
Located in London, GB
and alluring model Amy who has some fantastic tatoos. This painting is Oil on linen and is finished
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

24ct Mad Cat Burlesque
Located in London, GB
burlesque dancer friend. The painting is 60cm x 80cm and is oil paint on natural linen, framed in a simple
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

About Last Night?
Located in London, GB
Martin Allen is a London based. Martin came to oil painting through a circuitous route, having drawn for
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

red lips, ram, hills, sheep, mouth
Located in London, London
rolled, unframed. The item is located in central London, UK oil on canvas , original painting one of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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London Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate london oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 50 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect london 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 london oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. Creating a london oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by David Hinchliffe, Georgette London Owens, Nathan Neven, Angela Wakefield and Cindy Shaoul are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much is a London Oil Painting?

A london oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,047, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $358,140.

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

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Questions About London 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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
    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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