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"Girl with Beret" Impasto Mid Century Abstract Expressionism NYC Female Artist
By Sylvia Rutkoff
Located in Arp, TX
Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011) Sr9-1 c.1950s "Girl with Beret" Impasto oil paint on Masonite 32x32
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Is That So (Abstract, Expressionism, Warm, Lively, Green, Teal, Yellow, 20% OFF)
By Katherine Bello
Located in Kansas City, MO
she continually embarks on "re-contextualizing personal nostalgia" through her abstract paintings
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Untitled Abstract Painting by Abdel Aziz Lourhraz, Mixed Media, Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
only the moment of interiority. Abstract Expressionism, Expressionist, Oil Painting, Mixed Media
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

Untitled Abstract Painting by Abdel Aziz Lourhraz, Mixed Media, Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
only the moment of interiority. Abstract Expressionism, Expressionist, Oil Painting, Mixed Media
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil, Mixed Media

Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Abstract Expressionism New Wild No.6
By Fu Zenan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen Fu Zenan always known as Da Han is a Chinese artist born in 1953 who lives & works in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Abstract Expressionism New Wild No.2
By Fu Zenan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen Fu Zenan always known as Da Han is a Chinese artist born in 1953 who lives & works in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Abstract Expressionism New Wild No.3
By Fu Zenan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen Fu Zenan always known as Da Han is a Chinese artist born in 1953 who lives & works in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Chinese Contemporary art by Fu Ze-Nan - Abstract Expressionism New Wild No.1
By Fu Zenan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen Signed, titled, and dated on verso Fu Zenan always known as Da Han is a Chinese
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Untitled Abstract Painting by Abdel Aziz Lourhraz, Mixed Media, Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
only the moment of interiority. Abstract Expressionism, Expressionist, Oil Painting, Mixed Media
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

Untitled Abstract Painting by Abdel Aziz Lourhraz, Mixed Media, Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
only the moment of interiority. Abstract Expressionism, Expressionist, Oil Painting, Mixed Media
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil

French Expressionism "A Vase of Flowers" Gen Paul (French, 1895-1975)
By Gen Paul
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"A Vase of Flowers" Eugene Paul aka Gen Paul (French, 1895-1975) Oil crayon on paper 20 1/2 x 14
Category

1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon

Seasonal version Painting 100_100cm, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
painting Style: Abstract Expressionism Concept Cubism :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The balance of love. 30X60 oil.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've passionately melded expressionism with realism to evoke the intimate
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Little Red Riding Hood 60X40 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of impressionism and realism to
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Memory, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Theme:Scenery Material : Oil Painting Style: abstract minimalism Simultaneously Material: Acrylic
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Sailboat Fleet Oil Painting by Alfred B. - Signed Original
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painting, Wood Frame Style: Abstract Expressionism This original mid-century oil painting by Alfred B
Category

Vintage 1960s American Other Paintings

Materials

Wood

ODESSA, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ODESSA 2023 ACRYLIC OIL ON CANVAS 160X210X1 :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

landscape Gray, blue, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
expressionismabstractConcept Medium: Acrylic Oil plaster :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Signs near the summer, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
painting style: abstract expressionism abstract art deco cubism Media:Acrylic :: Painting :: Abstract
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Love and umbrellas, Painting, Gouache on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this oil painting, I've intertwined expressionism with impressionist touches to capture a
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Not Thinking - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil

Tres Amigos - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil

Mountain High - Large Abstract Expressionism Colorful Mixed Media Painting
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Passionfroot - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Colorful Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

ABACAB - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Colorful Mixed Media Painting
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Morning Dew - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Pagoda, Oil Painting
By Naoko Tadotsu
Located in San Francisco, CA
, happy, calm, bright, joyful, expressionism, nature, oil painting, pinkPagodaNaoko
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Backyard, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, autumn, season, woods, grove, panoramic, sky, grass, field, expressionism, landscape, oil painting, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Golden Moments - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

High Top Con - Large Original Abstract Whimsical Expressionism Colorful Painting
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Lost in Blue
By Gerard Stricher
Located in New York, NY
Stricher, Contemporary painting, Abstract expressionism, Impasto oil painting, Color field abstraction
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Burnett, Oil Painting
By Naoko Tadotsu
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: tree, leaf, colorful, branch, forest, expressionism, nature, oil painting, pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Revelry, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
describe this painting: bird, hummingbird, jewel-toned, wildlife, sky, colorful, flying, expressionism
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Orange Rainbow
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
are what moves her painting. Keywords: Style: Abstract Expressionism / Atmospheric Landscape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Trees of Life II - Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Wonderland, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fall, season, expressionism, nature, oil painting, blueWonderlandGeorge Peebles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Return to Forever - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Orange Rainbow
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
, abstract painting on canvas, XXL, extra large acrylic, oil, interior design. dimension: 80x118cm (full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Love
Located in London, London
Red, cow, kiss, girl, love, passion, animal. extra-large red painting, XXL, large oil on canvas
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Wintergreen, Oil Painting
By Valerie Berkely
Located in San Francisco, CA
, expressionism, landscape, oil paintingWintergreenValerie BerkelyOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Water flowers
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
painting investment art online, Abstract painting on canvas, blue, extra-large, XXL, large oil on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Flow of Abundance
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
White, blue, turquoise, black, abstract expressionism, acrylic, oil painting on canvas. Title
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Jasmine
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I passionately fused expressionism with realism to capture the serene yet
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

September, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
: autumn, tree, sky, calm, clouds, grove, woods, fall, season, field, expressionism, nature, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

The Dill III - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. His works have a character that brightens a space. His paintings pull from abstract expressionism and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Tapestry, Oil Painting
By Naoko Tadotsu
Located in San Francisco, CA
this painting: trees, autumn, fall, sunset, evening, sky, clouds, expressionism, expressionism, nature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Roses in a vase
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this passionate oil painting, I've blended expressionism with hints of impressionism to capture
Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Flowers blooming
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
Red flowers modern acrylic, oil on canvas painting, abstract expressionism. Flowers, red, pink
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Red Flowers blooming
Red Flowers blooming
$5,590 Sale Price
21% Off
Flow of Abundance
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
FRAMED Original white, blue, turquoise, and black abstract expressionism, acrylic, oil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Flow of Abundance
Flow of Abundance
$7,964 Sale Price
25% Off
Dreams, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, clouds, horizon, sky, oilpaint, tranquil, peaceful, calm, expressionism, expressionism, nature, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Success
Located in London, London
Abstract painting on canvas, blue, extra-large, XXL, large oil on canvas painting, expressionism
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Das Grosse Blau - Large Abstract Expressionism Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
By Bruce Rubenstein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Enamel

Red flowers Passion
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
bars. Red flowers modern acrylic, oil on canvas painting, abstract expressionism. pink, green, leaves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Red flowers Passion
Red flowers Passion
$5,590 Sale Price
21% Off
Sight
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I embraced expressionism and surrealism to weave a tapestry of raw emotion
Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bird on a branch (Cyornis rubeculoides)
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, infused with expressionism and realism, I captured the vivid essence and
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Red passion flowers
By Katarina Joys
Located in London, London
. Japanese screen. Red flowers, modern, acrylic, oil on canvas painting, abstract expressionism. The item
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Evening Splendor, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, horizon, panoramic, autumn, evening, dusk, twilight, expressionism, landscape, oil painting, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

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Oil Painting Expressionism For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact oil painting expressionism you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect oil painting expressionism 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. Adding an oil painting expressionism 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 brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting oil painting expressionism examples over the years, but those made by Laura Newman, Dario Campanile, Rafal Chojnowski, Andre Desjardins and Manuela Karin Knaut are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Oil Painting Expressionism?

An oil painting expressionism can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,550, while the lowest priced sells for $335 and the highest can go for as much as $34,391.

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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.

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Questions About Oil Painting Expressionism
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

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

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