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Ghisolfi Portrait Old master Oil on canvas17th Century Architecture Italy Art
By Giovani Ghisolfi (Milan 1623-1683)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
painting in question, depicting an architectural glimpse with classical ruins, is attributable to the work
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Architectural Reflections - Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
Architectural Reflections - Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil Textured geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

"Daybreak" - house painting - architecture - suburbs - plein-air
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features hues of blue, pink and green. David Boyd is inspired by the work of Edward
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Grounded, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: room, interior, geometric, house, door, neutral, monotone, monochrome, architecture, modern , oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Architectural Capriccio with Herds Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Circle of Nicolaes Berchem (1620, Haarlem - 1683, Amsterdam) Architectural capriccio with herds
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Enjoying each Moment by K. Husslein Impasto Landscape Architecture Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
stimulating. This one-of-a-kind oil painting is signed by Husslein on the back. The painting is ready to hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chromatic, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
block, kitchen, architecture, contemporary, oil painting, blueChromaticDavid Thelen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Strasburg. Oil on cardboard, Figurative, Architecture, Polish art
By Magdalena Spasowicz
Located in Warsaw, PL
20th century figurative landscape oil on canvas on board painting by Polish artist Magdalena
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Board

Architecture du savoir, Abstract Contemporary Library, Expressionism, Oil French
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
experience, intellectual layering, and quiet contemplation. This original, hand-signed oil painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Collectibles, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, collect, frame, glass, interior, shop, window, warm, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roanheads Scotland 3, oil on birch, rural architecture
By Agnes Murray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original oil on birch-wood panel is a signature work of Roanheads, Scotland by painter and
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Pauline Plummer (b.1933) - 20th Century Oil, Architectural Study
Located in Corsham, GB
A modernist architectural study by the artist Pauline Plummer (b.1933). Unsigned. On board.
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Incandescent, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, monotone, sunlight, architecture, modern , oil painting, greyIncandescentDavid Thelen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monumental Late 20th Century Century Italian Architectural Oil Painting on Canva
Located in Waxahachie, TX
accent. Original oil on canvas. Architectural whim. R Pacari(?) Hanging hardware included. Could be a
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Romantic Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

The Yellow Sky, Oil /Canvas Landscape, Colors, Architecture $3000
Located in Houston, TX
Look for FREE SHIPPING WHEN CHECKING OUT ON 1STDIBS The Yellow Sky, Oil /Canvas Landscape, Colors
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Capriccio of Architectural Ruins, Oil on Panel Painting, Early 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An Early 18th Century Oil on Panel Capriccio of Architectural Ruins In later frame with small
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Paintings

DaVita, Painting, Oil on Other
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original architecture cityscape oil painting on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tables, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, modern , oil painting, redTablesHadley NorthropOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stirling Castle - 19th Century Scotland Architectural Antique Danish Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 19th century oil on canvas depicting Stirling Castle, by the important Danish
Category

1870s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mediterranean Landscape with Architecture and Cypress Trees oil on canvas
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Valeri Farràs Title: Mediterranean Landscape with Architecture and Cypress Trees Technique
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ralpha s, Oil Painting
By Nick Savides
Located in San Francisco, CA
, New York, architecture, realism, oil painting, greyRalph’sNick SavidesOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Loungers, Architectural Landscape Painting, Hockney Inspired Art
By Karen Lynn
Located in Deddington, GB
This is a painting from my architectural series of works. In this particular painting I tried to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Capriccio Painting of Architectural Ruins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian capriccio oil painting offers a vivid portrayal of Roman architectural splendor in
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian George II Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Pair of Architectural Views Oil Paintings Lewis J Wood 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of antique gilt framed architectural view oil on board paintings by Lewis
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Early 18th Century Flemish Oil Painting Depicting a Venetian Architecture Scene
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Flemish late 17th, early 18th century oil on canvas architectural painting attributed to Jacobus
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

"Bagno Vignoni" impressionist painting of Italian village architecture
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Bagno Vignoni" is a contemporary impressionist painting of an Italian village and its beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Contemporary Oil on Canvas Small Scale Work with Architectural Element
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
and Painting. "Angel Above the Entrance" is a work by a young generation multidisciplinary artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modernist Architecture, Cantilever Pool House, 2016 Oil on Canvas
By Andy Burgess
Located in London, GB
modernist and mid-century architecture, panoramic cityscape paintings, and elaborate mosaic-like collages
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antonio Joli (Venetian painter) - 18th century landscape painting - Architecture
Located in Varmo, IT
cm unframed, 74 x 89 cm with frame. Ancient oil painting on canvas, in a carved wooden frame (not
Category

Late 18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Corner Desk, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sunlight, narrow, cool, architecture, modern , oil painting, blueCorner DeskDavid Thelen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Surrealist Symbolist Painting, Peeking Child, Moorish Architectural Arches
By Baruch Elron
Located in Surfside, FL
Large Surrealist Symbolist Painting With a peeking, peering figure of a child dressed in red in a
Category

20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Roanheads Scotland 1, oil on birch panel, rural architecture
By Agnes Murray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original oil on birch-wood panel is a signature work of Roanheads, Scotland by painter and
Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Jules Gouillet, Architectural and Floral Composition, Oil on Canvas, 1907
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Jules Gouillet (1826-1907), France, 1907. Architectural and Floral Composition
Category

Early 1900s Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Serendipity III, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, beigeSerendipity IIIOnelio MarreroOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Unfinished" - Orange and Red Minimalist Architecture Oil Pastel on Paper
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Unfinished" 2024 Oil Pastel, Paper The artist signed the bottom
Category

2010s Minimalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink

R. Diaz De Soria Robert French Painting - Purple Architecture
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: R. Diaz De Soria Robert (1883 -1971) Title: Purple Architecture Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Medieval Architecture Painting with Female Figure by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist, likely French Untitled, c. 1876 Oil on canvas 18 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. Framed: 22 x 14 3
Category

1870s Barbizon School Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night Light, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, evening, cool, window, architecture, contemporary, oil painting, greyNight LightDavid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Two by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape painting, pastel colours
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Two, painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze. OIl on canvas, 50 cm x 70 cm. The mysterious
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pennsylvania Farmhouse, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, home, season, architecture, modern , oil painting, bluePennsylvania FarmhouseDoug
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Moonlight Run, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, country, rural, barnhouse, farmhouse, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, beige
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Glass House" - Minimalist Contemporary Architecture Art Oil Pastel on Paper
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971) "Glass House" 2024 Oil Pastel, Paper The artist signed the bottom
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Exterre by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape painting, pastel green
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Exterre is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Edinburgh Tenements - Large Modern Mid Century British Architectural Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A superb large 1950's oil on board which we believe to depict the tenement buildings of the Milnes
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Red Barn, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, greenRed BarnKaren d'Angeac MihmOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Signed Architectural Modern Medieval Revival Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique English modernist landscape oil painting by Phillip Castle (Born 1943). Oil on canvas
Category

1950s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19c Naive Oil Painting of a Young Girl in an Architectural Scene
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A 19c naive oil painting on a thin wooden panel of a young girl in an architectural and wooded
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Paintings

Materials

Paint

Grund by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape painting, vivid colours
By Emanuel Schulze
Located in Paris, FR
Grund is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 80
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Arriving Home, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, farmhouse, afternoon, New Jersey, facade, exterior, architecture, modern , oil painting, beige
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boarded Up" - plein-air painting, country, home, architecture, impressionism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This architectural painting of a house in the country features hues of red, green and blue. This
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Context 4, Oil Painting
By Mitchell Freifeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
, facade, panoramic, evening, architecture, modern , oil painting, blueContext 4Mitchell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Broken Easel, Oil Painting
By David Thelen
Located in San Francisco, CA
studio, architecture, modern , oil painting, greyBroken EaselDavid ThelenOil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Rising Sun - impressionist cityscape tree architecture oil on canvas
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
David Hinchliffe has been painting, exhibiting and selling his work in galleries since the age of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Richmond Morning, London Cityscape, London Architecture, Paintings of Bridges
Located in Deddington, GB
observes in the environment. Oil colour is then applied to define and illuminate her paintings. Alison is
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Antique American Modernist Abstract Houses Architecture Precisionist NY Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category

1940s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

One Afternoon, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, modern , oil painting, greenOne AfternoonBrian McCartyOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Creeping In" - plein-air painting, country, ruin, architecture, impressionism
Located in Atlanta, GA
This interior painting features hues of brown, blue and bright yellow green. This work is in a
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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Oil Paintings Architectural For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings architectural for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an oil paintings architectural from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings architectural for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. Creating an oil paintings architectural has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Stephen Cimini, Carol Pylant, David Walker, Karen Lynn and Gregory Frux are consistently popular. 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 Paintings Architectural?

The price for an oil paintings architectural in our collection starts at $200 and tops out at $222,482 with the average selling for $3,900.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.

Questions About Oil Paintings Architectural
  • 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 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 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 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
    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 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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