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Just Over the Hill
Located in Denver, CO
Bryanna Marie's "Just Over the Hill" is an original, handmade oil painting on a copper coin that
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Early 1600 s Italian Old Master Saint Clare of Assisi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) Italian School, early 1600's oil painting on copper framed framed
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Early 17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings

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Copper

Me, You, Us
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Me, You, Us" is a small painting, oil on copper, depicting a pair of matches, ignited with a flame
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Copper

Old Master Portrait of a Lady
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Old Master Portrait of a Lady Oil on copper Oval Painting Size 4 x 3 in Framed Size 15 x 13 in
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Master Portrait of a Lady
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Old Master Portrait of a Lady Oil on copper Oval Painting Size 2 1/2 x 2 in Framed Size 12 x 11 in
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Master Portrait of a Lady
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Old Master Portrait of a Lady Oil on copper Oval Painting Size 2 1/2 x 2 in Framed Size 12 x 11 in
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dutch School Old Master Portrait of a Lady
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Old Master Portrait of a Lady Oil on copper Oval Painting Size 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in Framed Size 11 x 10
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1850’s English Fox Hunting Scene Pack of Hounds, Huntsman Horses in Woods
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century English School oil painting on copper, framed framed: 18 x 14 inches board: 13 x 8
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a gentleman
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Caspar Smits (1635-1707) Portrait of a gentleman Oil miniature on copper Painting size - 2 1/4 x 2
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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Study of a beggar and his dog
By Cornelis Bega
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Circle of Cornelis Pietersz Bega (1631/32-1664) The Beggar Oil on copper, Octagonal Painting Size
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

N.S de Guadalupe
By Popular Style
Located in Mexico City, MX
N. S de Guadalupe Patron and Virgin of Mexico Original Oil painting on Copper Wooden frame
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Copper

N.S de Guadalupe
By Popular Style
Located in Mexico City, MX
N. S de Guadalupe Patron and Virgin of Mexico Original Oil painting on Copper Wooden frame, Charles
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Copper

Oil on Copper Entitled "The Visiting Champion"
By Jefferson David Chalfant 1
Located in West Chester, PA
Known for his detailed and insightful figurative works, this highly desirable painting of two boys
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Antique 1890s American Paintings

Materials

Copper

18th Century Dutch Oil On Copper Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Dutch Oil On Copper Painting Framed In A 18th Century Gold Gilt Frame.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Paintings

Religious Oil on Copper Painting of a Saint
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative early oil painting on copper of a religious figure in later antique gilt frame
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and rare 17th / early 18th century Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper - Saint
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper Painting / Silver Repousse Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good 18th centruy Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper - Santa Rosa de Lima. Displayed in a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper Painting - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century painting on heavy gauge copper represents "Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe" surrounded by four
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

Pair of 18th C Oil on Copper Religious Paintings
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Pair of oil on copper paintings in later victorian frames
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Paintings

17th Century Flemish Baroque Oil on Copper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
17th Century Flemish Oil On Copper Painting. Simon De Vos And Workshop. 1603 - 1676. "The Entry
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Baroque Paintings

17th Century Oil on Copper Scene of Battle Attributed to Francesco Graziani
By Francesco Graziani
Located in Badia Polesine, Rovigo
Small 17th century oil on copper painting attributed to Francesco Graziani representing a battle
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Paintings

Materials

Copper

18th Century Spanish Resurrection Painting
Located in Essex, MA
A Spanish oil on copper painting of the Resurrection in a period, neoclassical carved, gilt wood
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Painting Depicting the "Allegory of Industry"
Located in London, GB
A small oil on copper painting by Moses Haughton (1734-1804) depicting the allegory of industry, in
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Antique Late 18th Century English Paintings

Carbonara with Pomegranate
By Benjamin Shamback
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Shamback is a collection of recent oil on copper paintings. Shamback explores the use of historical
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2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Copper

Cabbage and Pomegranate
By Benjamin Shamback
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pomegranate" is 20 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 2.5 inches in depth. It is an oil painting on copper and
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2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Copper

Pair of Paintings Landscape oil on copper XX.century
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of Paintings oil on copper XX.century Italy beautiful views of landscape dimensions painting
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Vintage 1950s Italian Paintings

Materials

Copper

A Painting, Oil on Copper, Italian School, 17th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A painting representing the stoning of Saint Stephen, oil on copper, Italian school, late 17th
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Patrick Guyton Oil Painting On Metal Copper Rendezvous Hummingbird Large Signed
By Patrick Guyton
Located in Bloomington, MN
Patrick Guyton Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting with Leafing on Metal, Professionally
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

Pair of Still Life Paintings, Oil on Copper, Holland, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of oil on copper panels depicting flowers in a vase in faience, which one bears a Latin
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Paintings

Materials

Copper

18th c. Dutch Landscape, oil on copper
Located in Katonah, NY
18th century Dutch landscape oil painting on copper panel. Dutch School, artist unknown. Copper
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Paintings

Materials

Copper

Pair of 19th Century Oil on Copper English Paintings Horses LAST PRICE
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Late 19th century pair of English paintings oil on copper, horses.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Copper

18th Century Oil on Copper, Santa Ana
Located in Mexico City, DF
A beautifully executed oil on copper from the 18th century depicting Santa Ana with her child the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Paintings

Materials

Copper

Virgin Child Oil on Copper
Located in Summerland, CA
Virgin & Child oil on Copper Carved gilt wood frame
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

Huge Mid-Century Modern Art Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas with Copper Bronze
Located in Hialeah, FL
Huge Mid-Century Modern art abstract oil painting on canvas with copper and bronze. Beautiful art
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Bronze, Copper

Dorothy Hood, Pale Copper, Oil on Canvas, 1997-98
By Dorothy Hood
Located in Houston, TX
pictorial space and visual fissures of her large-scale paintings recall a profound mind scape that echoes
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1990s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century Nativity Oil on Copper Attributed Frans Francken Le Jeune Painting
Located in Paris, FR
Flemish school, attributed has. Frans Francken the young, on 1581-1642, paint on copper, in a
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Louis XIV Paintings

Oil on Copper Representing Saint Clare, Italian School Late 16th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Saint Clare of Assisi, oil on copper representing a richly dressed woman, holding a box in a tray
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Copper

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper - Santa Catalina
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fine and rare 19th century Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper depicts Saint Catherine
18th French Oil On Copper "The Rape Of Europe"
Located in Paris, FR
18th French Oil On Copper "The Rape Of Europe"FOR THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD 2013 SHIPPING IS
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Paintings

Our Lady of Guadalupe - 18th Century Oil on Copper
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and important 18th century Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper -- Our Lady of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Paintings

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper - Santa Lucia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper. Saint Lucy is also the patroness saint of eye disease
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Paintings

Rare 18th Century Italian Portrait Miniature - Oil on Copper
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Inscribed: 'CONTADINA, DI V.A.' Oil on heavy gauge copper. Displayed in a period wood frame
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings

Adoration of the Three Wise Men Represented as Kings, Oil on Copper, Flanders
By Frans Francken II
Located in Paris, FR
servants, with the representation of the donator of the painting,down right pointing out the scene. Oil
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper of San Luis Gonzaga 1796, by Mariano Guerrero
By Mariano Guerrero
Located in Ajijic, Jalisco
on the market. This 'retablo' is signed and dated (1796) and was painted on copper. The subject is
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Antique 1690s Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Copper

Oil on Copper by Aureliano Milani (Bologna, 1675-1749)
Located in Moncalvo, IT
"Giuseppe recevies gifts from his brothers" by Aureliano Milani (Bologna, 1675-1749). Size: 110*80 cm
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Paintings

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper - La Divina Pastora
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rich and colorful 18th century Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper represents 'La
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Silver

A Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper - Santa Lucia
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper. Saint Lucy is also the patroness saint of eye disease
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Paintings

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper - S.F. de Asis
Located in San Francisco, CA
This very rare, large 18th century Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper represents San
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Paintings

Gilt Frame Hand Painted Oil on Copper Colorful Floral Bouquets Signed "Van Ros"
Located in Westport, CT
Gilt frame hand painted oil on copper colorful floral bouquets signed "Van Ros". This pair of
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Paintings

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on Copper - Published Cristo con la Cruz
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful 18th century Spanish colonial oil on heavy gauge copper which represents 'Cristo con la
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

Fine Quality Large Dutch Still Life on Copper
Located in Bantam, CT
painting, oil on copper depicting a typical Dutch "pronk" or breakfast scape. The subject matter is after
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Paintings

Still Life; fruit on a plate with a copper pot draped on a cloth
By Henri van Os-Delhez
Located in Veendam, NL
Signature Lower right Information Henri van Os- Delhez lived and worked in Amsterdam, Laren and Blaricum. He studied at the school for drawing and art in Amsterdam, but the ...
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20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria"
By Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato
Located in Coral Gables, FL
17th century oil painting on copper
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Paintings

Tortoiseshell, Ebonized and Rosewood Veneer Cabinet, Flanders, 17th Century
Located in Paris, FR
mounted with painted panels with 16 Biblical scenes representing the New Testament. The paintings, oil
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIII Cabinets

Materials

Copper

Access - Oil Landscape Painting on Copper
By Rick Fleury
Located in Newburyport, MA
An original signed oil painting on Copper seascape/ landscape by renowned American artist Rick
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pace, First Encounter on Eastham - Seascape Painting on Copper
By Rick Fleury
Located in Newburyport, MA
An original signed Oil on Copper by renowned American artist Rick Fleury (1960-) titled Pace, First
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century the Holy Family, Unsigned, Oil on Copper
By Peter Paul Rubens
Located in Virum, DK
18th century: the Holy Family. Unsigned. Oil on copper.
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Copper

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Oil On Copper Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the oil on copper painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Contemporary, Old Masters and Modern versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect oil on copper painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil on copper painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, black, blue, beige and more. An oil on copper painting from Dina Brodsky, Jed Jackson, Susan Collett, Mark Clark and Ferrau Fenzoni — 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 oil paint, paint and copper.

How Much is a Oil On Copper Painting?

The price for an oil on copper painting in our collection starts at $551 and tops out at $88,000 with the average selling for $3,695.
Questions About Oil On Copper Painting
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.