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TV Dinner, Fried Chicken
By Terry Thompson
Located in Fairfield, CT
travel, I hunt for signs, so many of my paintings chronical my travels. I’ve painted signs from Oregon
Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Polish Contemporary Art by Marta Uszakow - Dinner’s Ready
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Marta Uszakow is a Polish artist born in 1995 who lives and works in Sosnowiec
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Thinking About Dinner Plans, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, brownThinking About Dinner PlansKaren BartonOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

"FLOWERS ON HER DINNER TABLE" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY CATTLE
Located in San Antonio, TX
Her Dinner Table" Texas Hill Country View details A native of Texas, Chuck Mauldin has been painting
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dinner Party, Saturday Evening Post Cover, November 1961
By George Hughes
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Left: Hughes Sight Size 25.00" x 23.00;" Framed 31.25
Category

1960s Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Every Sunday, Mowbray and the boy had dinner together"
By Tom Lovell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Approximate Date: 1957 Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Size: 18.70" x 27.00
Category

1950s Interior Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Kitchen" Impressionist, friends family preparing dinner in Tuscan farmhouse
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian meal. Fenske, always seeing potential for paintings in everyday life, decided to sketch out, then
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Armenian Contemporary Art by Kamsar Ohanyan - Hot Dinner in a Cold Day
By Kamsar Ohanyan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Kamsar Ohanyan is an Armenian artist born in 1991 who lives and works in Yerevan
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"After Dinner" nocturne impressionist romantic still life, pink roses, Florence
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"After Dinner" is a nocturne impressionist romantic still life, pink roses, in Florence, Italy. Amy
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"After Dinner Mint" Small still life, cupcake, white frosting, cherry on green
By Debbie Miller
Located in Wellesley, MA
"After Dinner Mint" Oil on Panel, 6 x 6 inches. Painting of Chocolate Cupcake with White
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Asphaltum

Impressionist still life with Bread, Cheese and wine on a dinner table interior
By George Weissbort
Located in Woodbury, CT
This still-life painting by George Weissbort exemplifies his mastery of classical realism and
Category

1970s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Georgian Contemporary Art by Ilia Balavadze - Dinner Time 4
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Ilia Balavadze is a Georgian artist born in 1968 who lives and works in Tbilisi
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Ilia Balavadze - Dinner Time 3
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Ilia Balavadze is a Georgian artist born in 1968 who lives and works in Tbilisi
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Ilia Balavadze - Dinner Time 2
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Ilia Balavadze is a Georgian artist born in 1968 who lives and works in Tbilisi
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Georgian Contemporary Art by Ilia Balavadze - Dinner Time 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Ilia Balavadze is a Georgian artist born in 1968 who lives and works in Tbilisi
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Family Dinner Oil Painting Mixed Media Painting
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Title: Family Dinner This cozy painting by Alex Lazard is inspired by Mexican culture and its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dinner with myself - Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Wien, Wien
Astrid Rausch Dinner with myself 2021 Oil on canvas 30 x 30 x 2 cm Unique Lichen grows like a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dinner
By Michal Mráz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Acrylic,oil and asphalt on canvas Signed
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Photorealist painting with yellow and gray, "Tv Dinner", oil acrylic on canvas
By Gordon Lee
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Tv Dinner" by Gordon Lee features an old antenna television next to a bowl of rice sitting on top
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Dinner
By Cecelia Rembert
Located in New York, NY
1998. She lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. "I make paintings, usually medium to large, with oil
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Interior Still Life painting, "Dinner at 6", (Contemporary, Photorealism)
By Gordon Lee
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Dinner at 6" is a medium sized, oil on canvas painting by Gordon Lee. Lee works in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Family at Dinner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oil on canvas, framed.
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Before Dinner#1
By Beñat Iglesias Lopez
Located in New York, NY
York City. He approaches art through a variety of mediums, such as sculpture, painting, drawing, and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Before Dinner #3
By Beñat Iglesias Lopez
Located in New York, NY
York City. He approaches art through a variety of mediums, such as sculpture, painting, drawing, and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Dinner with the Artist
Located in Washington Depot,, CT
Jack Rosenberg Dinner with the Artist, 2020 oil on aluminum panel 48 x 60 in. This piece was
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

While Fumi prepares Dinner #2
By Beñat Iglesias Lopez
Located in New York, NY
York City. He approaches art through a variety of mediums, such as sculpture, painting, drawing, and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Pinchus Kremegne Oil on Canvas Still Life at the Dinner Table
By Pinchus Krémègne
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Pinchus Kremegne (French 1890-1981) Oil on Canvas Still Life at the Dinner Table An oil on
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

After Dinner Rest Awhile - Quintessentially British Domestic Scene
By Margaret Dovaston
Located in London, GB
Margaret Dovaston (1884–1955) After Dinner, Rest Awhile Oil on Canvas Signed M Dovaston (lower
Category

Late 19th Century Academic Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Dinner Scene from The Taming of the Shrew
By Augustus Leopold Egg
Located in New Orleans, LA
This work, Egg’s final painting before he died in 1863, illustrates Act IV, scene I of
Category

Mid-19th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil

Jules R Herve Original Oil Painting On Canvas Children Portrait Framed Signed
By Jules Herve
Located in Bloomington, MN
Jules R. Herve Authentic & Original Oil Painting On Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed in its
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Friday Night at the American Hotel" contemporary oil painting, dinner party fun
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of figures inside The American Hotel, in Sag Harbor, on a busy Friday Night. Kelly
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Antique interior oil painting signed Romantic oil painting of a dinner party
By Léonard Saurfelt
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Antique interior oil painting of a French dinner party oil on wood in a gold coloured frame by
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Interior Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Dinner Time
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Dinner Time
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Dinner Time
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Oil - Dinner Time
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Who Said Anything About Thanksgiving Dinner" Naive Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
anything about thanksgiving dinner " oil painting on art board and dated 1883.This fun painting is in a old
Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Board

A. Balet - 1944 Oil, Dinner Preparations
Located in Corsham, GB
This richly detailed still life painting features an assortment of culinary objects, including a
Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Solitary Dinner" Figurative Oil Painting 39" x 39" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher
Located in Culver City, CA
"Solitary Dinner" Figurative Oil Painting 39" x 39" inch by Omar Abdel Zaher Abdel Zaher is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

For Restoration 19th Century Oil - The Dinner Table
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th-century genre scene in need of full restoration. On canvas.
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Arizona Dinner Bells"
By Dyana Hesson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
California, her inspiration did not. Dyana became interested in painting as a way to express things that she
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dinner Conversations, oil on canvas, impressionist, pastel, figurative, sunlit
By Ekaterina Popova
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Dinner Conversations" is an original oil painting on canvas measuring 30" H x 24" W x 2.25" D
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dinner with a View
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist on the lower right corner.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

After Dinner Drinks
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist cafe painting by Michael Harvey. Oil on board, circa 1975. Signed upper left, "Michael
Category

1970s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late for Dinner
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Late for Dinner" is a 34.75in x 37.75in original oil painting by Katherine Fraser in a handmade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

" THE DINNER CARRIAGE " G. HARVEY STREET SCENE STUNNING SMALL PAINTING
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 11 x 7 Frame Size: 20 x 15 Medium: Oil Dated 1987 "The Dinner Carriage" G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Dinner Party
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on linen by artist Dustin Van Wechel. Framed.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Dinner with Friends
By Haddon Hubbard Sundblom
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1950s Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 20.00" x 16.00" Signature: Unsigned Color study
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Attrib. George Maldon - Framed 19th Century Oil, Dinner Time with the Pigs
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Attrib. George Maldon - Framed 19th Century Oil, Dinner Time with the Pigs
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dinner with friends , 90x90cm
By Sofiya Akimova
Located in Yerevan, AM
Dinner with friends , 90x90cm
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Attrib. George Maldon - Framed 19th Century Oil, Dinner Time with the Pigs
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Attrib. George Maldon - Framed 19th Century Oil, Dinner Time with the Pigs
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting depicting two pigs eating from a trough. A spaniel hovers nearby hoping
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old World Shabbat Dinner
By J. R. Schwartz
Located in Surfside, FL
Mid century modern Judaic oil painting, depicting classical Shabbat celebration. It's vivid color
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Old World Shabbat Dinner
By J. R. Schwartz
Located in Surfside, FL
Mid century modern Judaic oil painting, depicting classical Shabbat celebration. It's vivid color
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Dinner at the Inn
By Reagan Geschardt
Located in Summit, NJ
Reagan Geschardt found her passion for painting when she was just a child. She later studied at the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Frans X. H. Verbeeck (1686-1755) - Framed 18th Century Oil, A Family Dinner
Located in Corsham, GB
Frans Xaver Hendrick Verbeeck (Antwerp 1686-1755). Genre scene in oil. Signed to the lower right
Category

18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings dinner for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 5 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect oil paintings dinner 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. Adding an oil paintings dinner 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. Creating an oil paintings dinner has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Jonelle Summerfield, Alex Lazard, Charles Choi, Dean Cornwell and Stevan Dohanos are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.

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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil paintings dinner in our inventory may begin at $566 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,250.

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.

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Questions About Oil Paintings Dinner
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

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

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

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

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

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

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