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Antique Figurative Oil Painting of Children Playing
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique figurative oil painting of children playing. Oil on board. Framed.
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Untitled oil painting of children playing by Eugenie Schein
Located in Hudson, NY
at Hunter College, as well as directing student dance recitals. Untitled (children playing jacks
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modern Impressionist Beach Scene Oil Painting Children playing at the Seaside
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Beach Scene Oil Painting of Children playing on the beach at the Seaside
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Family Portrait of Children Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Family Portrait British School, 20th century (painted in an earlier style) oil on canvas
Category

20th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century genre oil painting of a woman children gathering berries
By Jane Maria Bowkett
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
painting of a woman and her children gathering blackberries on the slope of a hill by Jane Bowkett. On the
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Children in the Beach, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind. Medium: Oil
Category

2010s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Women and Children, 2000 - Oil Painting of Colourful Figures on Two Boards
By Fred Yates
Located in Kingsclere, GB
to receive a formal education in drawing, printmaking, and painting. Over the next 20 years Yates
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Our Children of Angels, 1958 School House Fire, Disaster Painting, Original Oil
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
student lit a fire in the basement stairwell. Eric Edward Esper Our Children of Angels oil on canvas 24h
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Italian Realist Oil Painting Portrait of Two Children in a Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare antique Italian portrait of two children posed inside a villa against a landscape. This
Category

1890s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Children on sea stone, Coastal, Figurative, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting On Canvas With Motif of Two Children From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting on canvas with a motif of two children from around the 1860s Dimensions in cm: H:72 W
Category

Antique 1860s Danish Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Victorian Landscape Classic Framed Oil Painting Children on the Beach Cornwall
By John Robertson Reid
Located in ludlow, GB
​ Victorian Landscape Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas of Children and Fisherman on the beach at
Category

19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Unsigned Oil Painting on Canvas of Young Children Playing Together
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique and unframed oil painting on canvas is unsigned but believed to have originated from
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Parade of Children
By José Palmeiro
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower left & dated 1949 verso osé Palmeiro was born in Madrid and followed the tradition of French Impressionism and Post-Cubism. He created an impressive oeuvre comprising ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Genre Scene of Children"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
cm Signature: Signed in the lower left corner, “J. Hintze.74” This charming oil painting by Johann
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Modern Impressionist Oil Painting - Beach Scene with Children playing at the Sea
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of a beach scene with Children playing in a Rocky Cove. Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beautiful André Gisson Painting of Children in a Field
By André Gisson
Located in New York, NY
André Gisson (American, 1921-2003) Untitled, 20th century Oil on canvas 24 x 30 in. Framed: 31 x 37
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Two Children
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful early 19th century large oil on canvas naive portrait of two children, a boy and a girl
Category

19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Leonard Creo Painting of Children on a Playground
Located in New York, NY
Leonard Creo (American, 1923-2019) Untitled (Children on a Playground), c. 20th century Oil on
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Edgard CUGNOTET - Painting 19th Century - Portrait of Two Children
By Edouard Ferdinand Ludovic Cugnotet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
CUGNOTET Edgard (19th Century) Portrait of two Children Oil on canvas signed low left and dated
Category

1880s Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bernard Pothast Antique Original Oil Painting on Canvas of a Mother Children
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique framed oil painting was done by Bernard Pothast of the Netherlands in approximately
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood

Contemporary Impressionist Oil Beach Scene of Children playing at the Seaside
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of a Beach Scene of Children playing at the Seaside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist Beach Scene Oil of Three children playing on beach
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Beach Scene Oil of Three young children playing sandcastles on the beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Landscape and Figurative Oil of Children and Mother in River Landscape
By Ernest Walbourn
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Landscape and Figurative Oil painting on Canvas of Children and Mother in River Landscape
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Austrian genre painting of children in a classroom by Rudolf Geyling
By Rudolf Geyling
Located in London, GB
Austrian genre painting of children in a classroom by Rudolf Geyling Austrian, late 19th Century
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Victorian painting of children resting outdoors by J.O. Banks
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian painting of children resting outdoors by J.O. Banks English, late 19th Century
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monumental 19 Century Italian painting of children playing in the street
Located in New York, NY
Overall good condition with visible patches on the back. Original frame. Signed C. Cei Firenze.
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

David B Bechtel (1895 - 1960) 19th Century Painting with Scenes of Children
Located in San Francisco, CA
David B Bechtel (1895 - 1960) 19th Century Painting with Scenes of Children Protecting Rabbits from
Category

19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Painting of Children Fishing at River Summer in the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Painting of Children Fishing at River in Summer in the English Countryside by 20th Century
Category

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Impressionist oil of Children at sunny Beach with sea and sand Framed
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Large bright, modern Oil on Canvas in an Impressionist style showing young children playing at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Oil Painting "Children in Front of the Sea" by Helene Girod De L Ain
Located in Miami, FL
Original oil painting signed Helene Girod de L'Ain, titled "Enfants devant la Mer" and dated 1926
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mid Century Modern Cubist Painting w/ Figures of Children by Spurlock c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid century modern figural abstract painting with a touch of cubism. Original oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Danish Early 19th Century Children’s Portraits Oil on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th Century Children’s Portraits Oil on Canvas, A Pair Charming pair of Danish Early 19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Oil on canvas after Christian Leborechet Vogel of two children reading
Located in Houston, TX
The subject matter of two adorable children reading makes this Painting unique and desirable. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mother and Children
By Bernard De Hoog
Located in Missouri, MO
Bernard DeHoog (1867-1943) "Mother and Children" Oil on Canvas Signed Lower Left Site Size: approx
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century Landscapes - Depicting Winter Scene and Depicting Children
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th Century Landscapes - one depicting a winter scene and one depicting children feeding a
Category

19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Children of Pride" - Epic Contemporary-Baroque Expressionist Surrealist Scene
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983) "Children of Pride" 2024 Oil paint
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars, Varnish

!9th century oil of Children in a landscape by a stream with a cottage in The UK
By John Stewart
Located in Woodbury, CT
viewer a story within the painting. This is one such piece. The children are out for a walk and alas the
Category

1850s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Children at the Seashore
By Josef Israels
Located in Missouri, MO
Children at the Seashore By Josef Israels (1824-1911) Unframed: 9" x 15" Framed: 17.5" x 23.5
Category

19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Father and children in front of TV - Mid-Century
By John Philip Falter
Located in Miami, FL
. This Golden Age of illustration artist depicts fathers and children watching cartoons during the golden
Category

1950s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French Impressionist landscape the South of France, with children playing
Located in Woodbury, CT
-Impressionist and Abstract painters. This is an oil on a card and is a very pretty painting. The colors and the
Category

1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - The Sky of Children
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang Chen Danqing at Oil Painting
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape of Children Playing Baseball titled "Baseball Beneath the Hills"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
American moment: children playing baseball in a sunlit clearing. Painted by one of the few women artists
Category

Late 19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Portrait of Two Children in Traditional Dress
By M. Ray Stancliff
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid century portrait of two children, a young boy and girl in traditional dress, set in a rustic
Category

1940s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard

Capriccio Of Children Playing Outside A Temple, Rome, 18th Century PAOLO PANINI
Located in Blackwater, GB
Outside A Temple, Rome, oil on canvas. Excellent large scale Roman capriccio of children playing outside
Category

18th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British Portrait of Two English Children Dog - Circle Sir William Beechey
Located in Miami, FL
, it's the sitters' attractiveness that makes a painting desirable and drives price. There are lively
Category

Early 1800s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Peter Walsh Dataset: Twenty-Four Heads of Cherubs, Puttis, Babies and Children
Located in New York, NY
European paintings. Dataset: Twenty-Four Heads of Cherubs, Puttis, Babies and Children (Boucher, Pousin
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th century English Victorian Interior of two Children playing dress up and cat
Located in Woodbury, CT
James William Cole English, 19th century Children Playing Dress-Up Oil on canvas Signed and dated
Category

1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Boy, Moses" illustration for Children of the Bible in Good Housekeeping
By Newell Convers Wyeth
Located in Fort Washington, PA
series titled "Children of the Bible," the present work illustrates the story of Moses in Egypt and
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Warm-Toned Abstract Figurative Black Art Portrait of a Mother with Children
Located in Houston, TX
Warm toned abstract figurative black art portrait painting of a woman with two children clutching
Category

20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Beach Party" Scene of Mother with Children and Balloons on the Beach
Located in Austin, TX
By James Verdugo 30" x 24" Oil on Canvas Framed This oil painting by James Verdugo, titled "Beach
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique 19th century English Landscape of Children playing by a Lake or Loch
By Edgar Longstaffe
Located in Woodbury, CT
Edgar Longstaffe (1852–1933) Children Playing by a Lakeside landscape , oil on canvas, circa 1890
Category

1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“God Save the Children” Early Figurative Portrait of an Anguished Black Man
By Buford Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Early figurative portrait painting by Houston-based artist Buford Evans. The work features a black
Category

1970s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Early 20th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Boy Girl Playing Tea Party, Signed
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil painting of two children playing tea party. Vibrant colors of green, blue, and red in
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Gathering Kindling on a Country Road
By WILLIAM SHAYER SENIOR (1787-1879)
Located in Milford, NH
A fine oil painting of a mother and her children gathering kindling on a country road, with artist
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dusk
By Hope Shipee Bunin
Located in Milford, NH
A fine figural oil painting of a mother and three children with worried looks on their faces as
Category

1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Au Bord Du Ruisseau By William-Adolphe Bouguereau
By William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Located in New Orleans, LA
-1888” (upper left) Oil on Canvas “Bouguereau’s paintings of children allowed for the expression of
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Paintings Of Children For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oil paintings of children is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Impressionist, Modern or Expressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those 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 children on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, beige, black, gold and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Jeanne Brandsma, Frederick Yeates Hurlestone, Pamela Murphy, Maria Raycheva and Edmund Adler produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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Oil paintings of children can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,900, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $175,000.
Questions About Oil Paintings Of Children
  • 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 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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