Skip to main content

Oil Can

to
62
623
351
670
450
301
117
92
60
48
37
31
31
21
21
20
17
17
13
12
11
11
8
5
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
43
42
29
15
14
Sort By
Woman with Scarf - Christo 1955 Oil on Cardboard
Located in Sofia, BG
, furniture, and oil drums wrapped in canvas, bundled in twine, and occasionally overlaid with automobile
Category

1950s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Ray Simonini "Freshly Shucked" 8x10 Oyster Shell Impressionist Oil Painting
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Freshly Shucked" is a 8x10 nautical oil painting on
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

October Day, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Boris Serdyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Meryl" 12x16 Impressionist Sheep Farm Animal Oil Painting
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Meryl" is a 12x16 farm animal oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spring Colors, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Boris Serdyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Warm Evening, landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SWAB , I Love Berlin - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Cityscape, Men Portrait
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
himself most willingly with oil paints on canvas. One can plainly see his inclination towards the play of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mast Of Iceland - Modern Expressive Nature Oil Painting, Lightness, Clouds, Sky
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
himself most willingly with oil paints on canvas. One can plainly see his inclination towards the play of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

KACPER AND HILTON 2 - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Cityscape, Men Portrait
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
himself most willingly with oil paints on canvas. One can plainly see his inclination towards the play of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Monument To Taras Shevchenko in Kharkiv, Ukraine - Expressive Oil Painting
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
himself most willingly with oil paints on canvas. One can plainly see his inclination towards the play of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn Day, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Country Life, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Quiet Night, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night City, Portrait Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn Evening, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rural Landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Sun, Abstract, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunny Day, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Untitled II" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Colorado Aspen
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled II" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting an aspen grove with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Untitled VI" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Colorado Aspen
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled VI" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting colorful aspen with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Untitled IV" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Colorado Aspen
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled IV" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting colorful aspen with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Untitled V" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Colorado Aspen
Located in Denver, CO
"Untitled V" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting colorful aspen with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Sentinel" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Moon
Located in Denver, CO
"Sentinel" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting a green leafed tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Moongazer" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Moon
Located in Denver, CO
"Moongazer" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting a green leafed tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Worm Summer Day, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini "Taste the Ocean" 8x10 Oyster Shell Impressionist Oil Painting
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Taste the Ocean" is a 8x10 nautical oil painting on
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gagee s Red Pitcher Oil Painting, Abstract Still Life, 30x24 Inches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This oil painting is based on a pitcher full of flowers that I normally adorn in my own home. Named
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

Fiddler - Original Oil Painting by Famed Photorealist Mark Schiff
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fiddler -- Original Oil Painting by Renowned Artist Mark Schiff 26" x 32" Oil on Linen Original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflections Huge Original Oil Painting by Photorealist Mark Schiff
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
viewer realize that it is in fact not a photo, but rather an oil painting. Photorealism can also refer to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Down the River, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishes, Aqua, Handmade artwork Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning in the City, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Poppy Field, Flowers, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Village Edge, landscape, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Noon, Figurative Art, Handmade Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pink Morning" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Moon
Located in Denver, CO
"Pink Morning" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on board depicting a green leafed tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sky Water, Oil Painting , American Impressionism, Koi Fish, Outdoors. Nature
Located in Houston, TX
knife which builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this landscape painting. Petals on the Water
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Ray Simonini "Salt Sea" 8x10 Oyster Shell Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Shucked" is a 8x10 nautical oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1910s Crichton Brothers Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
By Crichton Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the form of an oil can. The surface of this fine example of antique silverware is plain and
Category

Vintage 1910s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Landscape, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
: Oil on Canvas Hand painted, original, one of a kind. Looking at this oil painting, you can feel the
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

May, Sky, Impressionism Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: May Sise: 10x14 inches, (25x35 cm) Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Bowie" 24x20 Farm Animal Impressionist White Rooster Oil Painting
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Bowie" is a 24x20 farm animal oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Dante" 24x24 Long Horn Bull Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Dante" is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas featuring a
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tricks - Original Oil Painting, Anthropomorphic Scene with Cat and Seagull
By Wendy Vaughan
Located in Chicago, IL
Tricks oil on linen 23h x 29w in 58.42h x 73.66w cm Wendy Vaughan (maiden name Wendy Kornmiller) grew up
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Yellow Green Abstract Original Oil Contemporary Painting on Paper#10 April 2017
By Marcus Abel
Located in Miami, FL
This original abstract oil painting on paper can be hung both horizontally or vertically. It is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil, Archival Paper

McCormick Mustard - Original Oil Painting by Renowned Photorealist Mark Schiff
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
If you love spices, you will love this original oil painting by renowned photorealist Mark Schiff
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn Sunny Day, Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dewy Grasses, Impressionism, Palette Knife, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Central Park - Shakespeare Theater", Bogomir Bogdanovic, Oil on Board, Snow
By Bogomir Bogdanovic
Located in Dallas, TX
This original oil painting from Bogomir Bogdanovic is a perfect representation of his paintings
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Spring in the Carpathians, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Sun Goes Down, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Petals on the Water, Oil , American Impressionism, Koi Fish, Outdoors. Nature
Located in Houston, TX
the use of the palette knife which builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this landscape
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Self Series: Intro-inspection - Oil Painting by Valeriya Shebelnichenko - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
realized by Ukrainian artist Okno in 2022. Oil, bronze powder and spray cans on canvas personally built
Category

2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Powder Coating, Spray Paint

Ray Simonini "Winnie" 16x12 Brown and White Cow Farm Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Winnie" is a 16x12 original oil painting by Vermont-based artist Ray Simonini featuring a standing
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Melon, Portrait, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Varvarov Anatoly Viktorovich Title: Melon Sise: 47x55 inches, (120x140 cm) Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Penny" 16x8 Impressionist Pig Farm Animal Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Penny" is a 16x8 farm animal oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ray Simonini, "Miranda" 16x16 Cute Farm Animal Pig Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Miranda" is a 16x16 farm animal oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Oil Can", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Oil Can For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil can for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 18 Abstract versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect oil can may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil can to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, beige, green and more. Creating an oil can has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by John Kilduff, Trevor Kiernander, Maurice Canning Wilks, Steven Gagnon and Mani Inamullah 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 Oil Can?

The average selling price for an oil can we offer is $2,950, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $59,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oil Can
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if an emerald has been oiled, look for white or yellow branch patterns along the surface of the gem. If you see them, the gem is likely oiled. Also, examine it under a magnifying glass for any signs of trapped bubbles. These also indicate an oiled gemstone. Consulting a licensed jewelry appraiser is the best way to accurately identify oiled emeralds. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted emerald gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Clean an oil painting by dusting it with a natural-hair artists’ brush.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Opinions vary on who is the most realistic oil painter. Among contemporary artists, Leng Jun, Richard Estes and John Baeder are all acclaimed for the incredibly lifelike works they produce. Other artists who could be contenders for the title include Frédéric Bazille, George Bellows, Rosa Bonheur, Gustave Caillebotte, Gustave Courbet, Honoré Daumier, Thomas Eakins and Jules Bastien-Lepage. Shop a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, natural emeralds need to be oiled. Natural emeralds will have cracks and fissures before treatment, and oils will help give the emerald a high sheen and attractive finish. Browse a wide selection of emerald jewelry pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A no oil emerald is an emerald that has not been treated with oil. Generally, emeralds are oiled to fill in fractures and enhance clarity. A no oil emerald is considered rare and more valuable than standard emeralds. Shop a collection of no oil emerald jewelry 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 ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous Belgian painter who developed oil painting by mixing linseed oil and oil from nuts with diverse colors is Jan van Eyck. Because his innovative paints were richly pigmented and able to dry quickly, they allowed van Eyck to produce highly detailed, incredibly lifelike paintings. Today, van Eyck is considered one of the most important figures of the Northern Renaissance. Among his most famous works are the Arnolfini Portrait, the Ghent Altarpiece and Portrait of a Man. Explore a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    What oil you should use on wicker furniture varies. For best results, consult the care instructions that accompanied your piece for specific instructions and product recommendations. Depending on the properties of your piece, linseed oil, lemon oil or another natural plant oil may be the best option. Find a diverse assortment of wicker furniture 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Butcher blocks should be oiled whenever the wood begins to look dry or chalky.

  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps 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.