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"Angel of a long way" , oil pastel, paper, 1995
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil pastel on paper.
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Oil on Canvas Painting of Two Angel Girls by Jose Samano Torres
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Torres, Jose Samano (Mexican, 1942-) Oil on Canvas Painting of Two Angel Girls. Star shaped
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

William Ralph Turner oil on board painting of Angel street, Manchester 1955
By William Ralph Turner
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
William Ralph Turner (1920-2013) "Angel Street, Manchester" Oil on Board Signed and
Category

Vintage 1950s British Paintings

Materials

Board

Late 19th Century Antique Oil Painting of Cupids , Winged Angels 10 Feet Tall
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Here is an exquisite, Chute des Anges (Falling/Clinbing Angels) painted in oil on canvas which was
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Paintings

Materials

Paint

Gideon and the Angel of the Lord
By Gerbrand van den Eeckhout
Located in Seattle, WA
Gideon and the Angel of the Lord The Old Testament - Judges 6:21 1642 Oil on canvas 86 x 77 cm
Category

1640s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

COVEY OF RED-LEGGED PARTRIDGE IN THE SNOW
By Miguel Angel Moraleda
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
The winters harsh light and shadows reflected on the sparkling snow.
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Italian Oil on Canvas of Jesus, Mary, Wise Men, Angel and Donkey
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 19th century Italian oil on canvas of Jesus, Mary, Wise Men, Angel and Donkey.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Charles Emerson, "Released Into the Arms of the Trees and Angels", 2016
By Charles Emerson
Located in Seattle, WA
Charles Emerson is a Pacific Northwest painter who creates richly hued abstract paintings that
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Angel of the Upper West Side, 263 W 86th Street at West End Ave
By Richard Britell
Located in GT. BARRINGTON, MA
The Angel of the Upper West Side painting's colors are mainly grey, beige, maroon and blue. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bloomsbury, Winner of the Derby Oil on canvas
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in Amsterdam, NL
– Tonbridge, 1865) Bloomsbury, Winner of the Derby Oil on canvas Signed lower center: F Herring Senior and
Category

Early 19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tanja Ritterbex (drawing of a self-portrait, a cat and a angel)
By Tanja Ritterbex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A colorful oil pastel drawing depicting a self portrait of the artist, a cat and a angel. The title
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Crayon

Portrait of jockey and racehorse
By Clarence Hailey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Clarence Hailey Newmarket (British born 1867 - 1949) famous for his painting of stallions and
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting of Angels, 19 Th Century
Located in Houston, TX
The combination of color is very rich with blues, crimson and deep Greens. The faces of the angels
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Angels
By Virgilio Tojetti
Located in Milford, NH
This fine classical genre oil painting of angels in the clouds was painted by Italian American
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oil Painting, "City of Angels"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract oil painting by San Diego artist, Khalid Alkaaby titled
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil Painting of Female Angel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful original painting of Renaissance period angel Newer gilded carved wood frame
Category

Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Allegory of Painting
By Angel Ramiro Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In “Allegory of Painting” Ramiro has painted a girl who is in the middle of making a painting– As
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting of Female Nude by Angel Martin: "Amanecer (Dawn)"
Located in Pasadena, CA
Newly framed oil painting of a female nude with flowing auburn hair in repose. Artist's name and
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Paintings

Materials

Paint

Post Impressionist: View of the Edge of the Garden Large oil circa 1971
Located in Frome, Somerset
A large post impressionist oil by Angel Garcia Lapuyade (1931-2003) The edge of the garden circa
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hymn Impressionist Florence Academy of Art Figurative Oil Classical
By Angel Ramiro Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
classical figurative narrative with an abstract background, creating a 21st century religious painting. It
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Still Life Shaken Not Stirred by Miguel Angel Nunez
By Miguel Angel Nuñez
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Shaken not Stirred' by Miguel Angel Nunez is an incredible example of the artist being able to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

19th c. Italian Oil Painting on Canvas of Allegorical Scene with Angels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very Fine early 19th c. Italian Oil Painting on Canvas of Allegorical Scene with Female and
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Study of an Angel, by Benoît Gilsoul, Oil on Paper
By Benoît Gilsoul
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this framed oil painting on Arches paper by Benoît Gilsoul, the ethereal image of an angel is
Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Circle Beach" Realist painting of circle beach, cloudy sky and green grass
By Angel Ramiro Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Circle Beach" is a realist oil painting, It depicts a local spot in Noyac, circle beach in mid day
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The angel of death
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Georges Rochegrosse (French, 1859 - 1938) The angel of death oil on canvas laid down on board 7.1/2
Category

Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

DREAMS OF MIRÓ
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic on canvas Shipped rolled in a tube directly from the artist's studio.
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Mother of Angels 2002, Benedetto Di Francesco Oil on Canvas Contemporary Art
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. Signature, date and title on the back. Benedetto di Francesco was a sicilian artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

THE AGE OF THE DOG
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
more dogs than children, and "The age of the dog" has begun. Acrylic painting on canvas Made in
Category

2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

18th Century Oil on Canvas of an Angel Arcabucero Cusco, Peru
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This magnificent early 18th century painting of an Angel Arcabucero. In eighteenth century Peru
Category

Antique 18th Century Peruvian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

17th Century, Oil on Canvas with Gold Leaf, Virgin of the Little Angels
Located in Mexico City, MX
Patron of the Archdiocese of Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Our Lady of the Angels is a Marian advocation of
Category

Antique 17th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Automation of an Angel Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
By Brian Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen . Automation of an Angel by Brian
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Contemporary Photorealist Painting Wine Reflections by Miguel Angel Nunez
By Miguel Angel Nuñez
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Wine Reflections' by Miguel Angel Nunez is a Contemporary Photorealist Painting. Miguel A. Nuñez
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Oil

Angel of the morning , beautiful summer scene by Paul Emile Chabas, French
By Paul Emile Chabas
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A stunning and beautifully composed early 20th Century oil painting by Paul Emile Chabas of a lady
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century 15 Tall Oil on Canvas Mural of Angels and Cherubs by Ernest Narjot
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning original oil on canvas mural was painted by Ernest Etienne Narjot (1826-1886). At
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Madonna and child with angels, circle of H. van Balen, 17th c. Antwerp school
By Hendrick van Balen
Located in PARIS, FR
Circle of Hendrick Van Balen (1575-1632) Early 17th century Antwerp school Oil on copper: h. 26 cm
Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Only Thing She Is Made of Is Sugar and Spice
By Flore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angels street art pop art Keith Hering original painting street artist byflore
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

18th Century Alegorial Framed Oil on Canvas Playing Cherubs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Large 18th century alegorial framed on canvas playing cherubs. This wonderfully done oil painting
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique 18th Century Angel Arcabucero Spanish Colonial Oil Painting Cuzco School
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Spanish Colonial or Peruvian portrait oil painting of Angel Arcabucero on canvas. Ángel
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Chorus Angelorum (Choir of Angels), Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
First in a new series of large paintings that I will offer not stretched, rolled up in a tube. Most
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Still Life Painting of Wine Bottles A Fine Rioja by Angel Nunez
By Miguel Angel Nuñez
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
a genre of painting resembling a high - resolution photograph, it is considered an enhancement of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th century Italian Old Master painting - Saint Paul - Angel Giordano
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Fine 17th century Italian Old Master painting of St. Paul with an angel gently holding up his open
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Collection of 5 Paintings of South-American Angels - Spanish School End of 1800
Located in Roma, IT
, depicting five South American angels in different dresses and behaviors. Oil on canvas, 68 x 45 cm, in a
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Enormous Classical Landscape, Hagar The Angel
By Claude Lorrain (circle of)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hagar & The Angel Italian School, 19th century follower of Claude Lorrain (French 1600-1682) oil
Category

19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian Painting Oil on Canvas Game of Little Angels from 20th Century
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from 20th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting little angels game of
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Angel with Drum - Original Oil, Tempera and Gold on Canvas - End of 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
. Oil, tempera and gold on canvas. Good conditions. Include frame: 72 x 52 cm This beautiful painting
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold

The Angels of Life
By Gilbert Pauli
Located in Geneva, CH
himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His favorite theme is the
Category

Early 2000s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tipples Contemporary Still Life painting of Red Wine, glass and bottle
By Miguel Angel Nuñez
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Tipples' by Miguel Angel Nunez is an incredible example of the artist being able to capture the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Oil Paintings Of Angels For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of oil paintings of angels for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Abstract or Art Deco examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the oil paintings of angels on 1stDibs that include elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Miguel Angel Nuñez, Angel Ramiro Sanchez, Georges Antoine Rochegrosse, Angel Andrade and Judy Hintz Cox produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Oil Paintings Of Angels?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oil paintings of angels in our inventory begin at $1,062 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,225.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

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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.

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Questions About Oil Paintings Of Angels
  • 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, 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 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, 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.

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