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Meadow Breeze Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Summer Landscape Impressionism Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Framed Abstract Landscape Oil Painting - Meadow Houses
Located in Bristol, GB
MEADOW HOUSES Size: 40.5 x 48 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A pleasant and uplifting mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Beautiful Large Impressionist Oil Painting Elegant Lady Picking Flowers Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Picking Wild Flowers Hungarian School (20th Century) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Meadows Love abstract Landscape painting
By Yvonne Coomber
Located in London, Chelsea
meadows. Artist Statment : My rainbow drenched paintings sing of wild tumbling hedgerows, tangled meadow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mysterious Meadows abstract landscape painting
By Yvonne Coomber
Located in London, Chelsea
meadows. Artist Statment : My rainbow drenched paintings sing of wild tumbling hedgerows, tangled meadow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Red Meadow, Contemporary Landscape Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted outside in the summer of 2021 this piece uses bold colors, drawn with oil stick on a flat
Category

2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Vinyl

1950 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Landscape Oil Painting - Golden Meadows, Framed
Located in Bristol, GB
GOLDEN MEADOWS Size: 58 x 70 cm (including frame) Oil on board An large and alluring textured
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid-Century Modern Swedish "Water Meadow" Vintage Landscape Oil Painting, Framed
Located in Bristol, GB
Water Meadow Oil on canvas Size: 52 x 60 cm (including frame) A very well executed mid century
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original oil Painting, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2016
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original oil Painting, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2016
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original oil Painting, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2016
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Vahe Yeremyan WORK: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind MEDIUM: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Vahe Yeremyan WORK: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind MEDIUM: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Napeague Meadow
By Janet Jennings
Located in Fairfield, CT
oil on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow Study 2 (Photo-Realist Landscape Painting of Meadow Foliage Blue Sky)
By Frank DePietro
Located in Hudson, NY
Photorealist still life, landscape painting on canvas of a fall meadow foliage against a clear blue
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid Century Modern Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Cows in the Meadow
Located in Bristol, GB
COWS IN THE MEADOW Size: 43.5 x 60.5 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A charming and expressive
Category

1960s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Chestnut Horses Grazing in the Green Summer Meadow Fine English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horses at Rest in a Summer Meadow Charles Church (British, b. 1970) signed & dated 94' oil on
Category

1990s English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

1949 Vintage Animal Framed Oil Painting Swedish Art - Horses on the Meadow
Located in Bristol, GB
Horses on the Meadow Size: 58 x 68 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A beautifully executed mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Calm Meadow by Geri Eubanks, Framed Impressionist Oil on Canvas 2020 Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Calm Meadow' is a medium size framed Impressionist oil on canvas figurative painting created by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A. Staddon - 1915 Oil, Reaping The Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
flower meadow. Children play in the raked piels of grass to the left and a farm house can be seen in the
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Oil - Nude in a Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
This striking nude study depicts a woman in a meadow lying on white linen. On either side of her is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Meadow
By Alison Haley Paul
Located in Napa, CA
Oil, wax, pigment, charcoal, and graphite on canvas Alison Haley Paul is a contemporary painter
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Wax, Oil, Graphite, Pigment

"Meadow Reflections and Goldfish" Oil Painting by Diane Kline
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful oil painting consisting of dark blue and green hues. Diane Kline's canvases of oceans and
Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

2 girls on picnic in meadow towards Clee Hill, Shrops.impressionist oil painting
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
beach scenes. This is an oil painting on canvas with his usual unique way of priming the canvas which
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed 1955 Oil - Wildflower Meadow in Summer
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a gilt-effect frame. Signed illegibly and dated. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Meadow Path
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Vahe Yeremyan WORK: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind MEDIUM: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century Oil - Summer In The Meadows
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful impressionistic Summer landscape with cattle grazing in a meadow by a sparkling pond
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Coreopsis Meadow" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY WILDFLOWER PAINTING
Located in San Antonio, TX
C. P. Montague (1927-2010) Austin Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Frame Size: 31 x 43 Medium: Oil
Category

1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Silent Meadow
Located in Zofingen, AG
It’s a meadow that never rushes. The flowers stand as if they were born only for this moment – for
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed 1882 Oil - Meadow Flowers on the Riverbank
Located in Corsham, GB
A serene riverside scene with meadow flowers dotted along the bank. Dated and indistinctly signed
Category

Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse Meadow
By Mary Vernon
Located in Dallas, TX
these meetings, changing everything. All my paintings show this shifting world." - Mary Vernon Born in
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Plastic, Oil, Graphite

Early 20th Century Oil - Spring In The Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful Spring landscape in oil with lambs gathering beneath a tree ladened with white blossom
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flower Meadow by K Husslein Botanical Abstract Flower Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of abstract flowers on a light beige background. This brand new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Meadow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tracy Burtz is a figurative painter whose still-lifes and paintings of women explore intimate
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow Flowers
By Lori Eubanks
Located in Westport, CT
focusing on her love of floral arrangements and gardening. Her paintings reflect the beauty that can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Green Meadow
Located in New York, NY
especially evident in their artistic collaboration, which features cohesive paintings that feel as if they
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Oil - Catch in the Summer Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed with initials to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame with a cotton slip. On board.
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Forest in the Meadow 1962" Mixed Media Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Bryanna Marie's "Forest in the Meadow 1962" is an original, handmade oil painting on a copper coin
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Meadow s Edge
By Jane Schmidt
Located in Westport, CT
is a landscape painter. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Painting from Arizona State
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Yellow Meadow
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal. Hornyak is known for her vivid and distinctly textured paintings that blur the line between
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Meadow Lark
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal. Hornyak is known for her vivid and distinctly textured paintings that blur the line between
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Rita Steffan - 20th Century Oil, Children In The Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 29th Century oil showing two children playing in an idyllic flower meadow on the edge of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring Meadows
By Ann Shogren
Located in Napa, CA
in Paso Robles, California. Though Shogren begins each painting with a plan, she allows herself room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow Awakening
Located in Zofingen, AG
It’s that kind of morning when you don’t want to speak out loud. Everything feels like a breath before the first word—warm air, damp grass, flowers that seem to have just opened to t...
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

European Meadow Landscape Oil on Canvas
Located in Locust Valley, NY
European meadow landscape in beautiful colors painted with oil on canvas.
Category

Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

David Wilson (1919-2013) - 1989 Oil, St Albans Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
A wintry, impressionistic landscape, showing a meadow in St Albans, covered in snow and frost. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Peter Smales (b.1958) - Framed Contemporary Oil, Church Meadow
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful view over summer meadows, painted in situ by Peter Smales (b.1958). The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A sunny meadow. 2003, oil on canvas, 91x80 cm
Located in Riga, LV
A sunny meadow. 2003, oil on canvas, 91x80 cm Abstract painting in yellow colors Valerijans
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meadow- Yellow Flowers
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original oil Painting, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2016
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flowery meadow 3
Located in Zofingen, AG
Flowery meadow 3 - oil, acrylic painting on canvas, large size, ready to hang size: 39,5" x 37,5
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Cows in Meadow
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Karen Darbinyan WORK: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th Century Modernist; Meadow Landscape with Wildlife Expressionist oil
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine Modernist/Expressionist oil by listed Swedish artist Sune Blomqvist (1919-1989) 'Meadow
Category

1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"West Nyack Meadows"
By Albert Babb Insley
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of West Nyack meadows executed by the well know American artist
Category

1880s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Meadow Flowers. 1976, oil on canvas, 60x70 cm
By Alfejs Bromults
Located in Riga, LV
Meadow Flowers. 1976, oil on canvas, 60x70 cm Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I) His first
Category

1970s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gentle mountain meadow
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene and uplifting spirit of nature. Vibrant yellow
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Meadow Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of meadow oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Impressionist, Abstract or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Meadow oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, green and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Vahe Yeremyan, Yvonne Coomber, Elaine Kazimierczuk, Karen Darbinyan and James Edwin Meadows are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Meadow Oil Paintings?

Meadow oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $980,000.

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 Meadow Oil Paintings
  • 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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