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Modernist View of The Luxembourg Garden, Paris France
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist landscape painting of the Luxembourg Garden in Paris. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. Unsigned
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Paris School Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Buffalo, NY
Realist portrait painting of a young man. Oil on canvas, circa 1843. Signed lower right, "C.R. 1843
Category

Early 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Diogenes looking for a man, studio of Pieter Van Mol, Paris, 17th century, Paris
By Pieter Van Mol
Located in PARIS, FR
1650) Paris, mid-17th century Oil on canvas, h. 44.5 cm, w. 54 cm Not signed Louis XIV period richly
Category

Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

View of a Paris Cafe by Albert Mohr
By Albert Mohr
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist city view of Paris by Albert Mohr (born 1918). Oil on canvas, circa 1950. Signed
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modernist Oil on Canvas of Paris by Listed Artist Jean-Claude Dragomir
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vibrant modernist oil on canvas of Paris street scene by listed artist Jean-Claude Dragomir
Category

Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

A View of the Seine, Notre Dame, Paris
By Frank Myers Boggs
Located in Wiscasett, ME
, Paris. This painting measures 31" x 34.75" including the frame and is signed in the lower left corner
Category

Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Wines of Bergerac at the Paris Fair
Located in London, GB
'The Wines of Bergerac at the Paris Wine Fair', oil on board, by Germaine Nordmann (circa 1960s
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

French Impressionist Oil on Canvas Cityscape of Eiffel Tower, Paris by Vincent
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Impressionist oil on canvas cityscape of Eiffel Tower, Paris by Vincent, 20th century
Category

20th Century Paintings

Library of Pierre Le-Tan, Seventh Arrondissement, Paris
By Pierre Bergian
Located in New York, NY
. His 1,650-square-foot apartment in Paris’s Seventh Arrondissement, the library of which is shown here
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Pencil

An Impressionist view of the Pond Neuf, Paris France
By A. Solomon
Located in Woodbury, CT
early 20th century. He mostly painted in the south of England and Paris. Few of his paintings ever come
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Impressionist scene of the Moulon Rouge, Paris France
By François Gall
Located in Woodbury, CT
after he moved to Paris in 1936. He was born in Kolozsvar in the former  region of  Transylvania on
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Clearing Skies, Paris”
Located in Southampton, NY
Beautiful oil on wood panel painting of Paris in the late fall by Claude Leroux. Signed lower
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Horizon de Paris
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Claude Venard was born in France 1913 and dedicating himself fully to painting at the age of
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Parade of the Bulls , Spanish Surrealist, Museum of the City of Paris, Benezit
By Augustin Ubeda
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
scholarship from the French Institute in Madrid that funded his travel to Paris, where he first encountered
Category

1950s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris Modern School View of Women on a Terrace
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist view of women on a terrace. Oil, crayon, and pastel on canvas. Displayed in a giltwood
Category

1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Crayon, Oil

Le Cirque, Paris, All The Fun Of The Fair
By Armand Avril
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 20th century work on paper of the Paris circus fair with acrobats, a large carousel, horses
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Oil, Acrylic

"Portrait of a Woman with Red Hat, Paris, " Isabella Howland
Located in New York, NY
Isabella Howland Portrait of a Woman, Paris, 1925 Oil on canvas laid on board 19 1/2 x 16 1/2
Category

1920s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Board

Impressionist sketch of a Morning over Notre Dame, Paris France
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding Impressionist sketch of a Morning over Paris, looking at Notre Dame Charles Bertie
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Mid-Century Impressionist French view of The Ponte Nerf, Paris, France
Located in Woodbury, CT
Y. Gonez (French, mid-20th century) Pont Neuf, Paris, ca. 1950s Oil on canvas, in a Montparnasse
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Henri Pailler, French Impressionist view of the Pont Marie, Paris
By Henri Pailler
Located in Harkstead, GB
exhibitor at the Paris Salon, submitting seven paintings in 1903 and four the following year.
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of French King Louis XV, studio of Pierre Gobert, Paris, 18th century
By Pierre Gobert
Located in PARIS, FR
century French School circa 1720 Oil on canvas: h. 82 cm, l. 65 cm (32.28 in x 25.59 in) 18th century
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "Forest Through Window" MidCentury Abstract Gouache University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Forest Through the Window" c.1950s Oil pastel and gouache paint on paper 14" x 17
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Oil Pastel

View of Paris and The Arc de Triomphe by Helen Marre
By Helen Marre
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist view of Paris by Helen Marre. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. Signed lower left, "
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Princess of Condé, Paris, 18th century French, circa 1710-1715
By Pierre Gobert
Located in PARIS, FR
granddaughter of Louis XIV as goddess Flora. 18th century French School, Paris, circa 1710-1715 Attributed to
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Large Standing Nude" - Cordelia Brooks, Harvard Class of 1889, Paris Salon
Located in New Orleans, LA
Boston Museum of Fine Art. One of her paintings was accepted for the annual exhibition of the Paris Salon
Category

1930s Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Late 17th French Portrait of a gentleman, workshop of N. de Largilliere, Paris
By Nicolas de Largillière
Located in PARIS, FR
. French School circa 1690-1695 Workshop of Nicolas de Largillière (Paris, 1656-1746) Oil on canvas in oval
Category

Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Mid-20th Century French Paris Paintings in Carved Frames Signed L. Dali
By Louis Dali
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine pair of mid-20th century oil paintings on canvas depicting two of Paris most well recognized
Category

Mid-20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Antique portrait of a woman, French School, portrait siged Remay, Paris
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Moody atmospheric oil painting on canvas of a woman. A wonderful old portrait oil painting that
Category

Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ecole de Paris, Post Impressionist Portrait of a Mother and Child
Located in Cotignac, FR
the sources of the School of Paris and Catalan painting. Throughout his life, he divided his time
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th century, Paris, Workshop Of Pierre Gobert, Françoise-Marie de Bourbon
By Pierre Gobert
Located in PARIS, FR
accentuates the whiteness of the flesh and folds of the drapes and detaches the model from the landscape. Oil
Category

Late 17th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Post impressionist scene of Notre Dame, Paris by French artist Wittmann
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Charles Wittmann (French, 1876 – 1953) A bustling Parisien scene before Notre Dame Oil on canvas
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Impressionist scene of the Windmill at the Moulon Rouge, Paris, France
By François Gall
Located in Woodbury, CT
after he moved to Paris in 1936. He was born in Kolozsvar in the former  region of  Transylvania on
Category

1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

A View of Bruges, Charles Verbrugghe, Bruges 1877 – 1974 Paris, Belgian Painter
Located in Knokke, BE
for painting of the convents and city views of Bruges and Paris. In 1907, he went to Paris to study
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Jean Bérnard, St Petersburg 1849 – 1935 Paris, French, A Game of Billiards
Located in Knokke, BE
Bérnard Jean St Petersburg 1849 – 1935 Paris French Painter A Game of Billiards Signature
Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

16th c. French school, Circle Of François Clouet, Elisabeth Of Austria
Located in PARIS, FR
Elisabeth of Austria, queen of France from 1571 to 1574, circle of François Clouet, Paris, 16th
Category

16th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

French Mid century Impressionist, Along the banks of the River Seine in Paris
Located in Woodbury, CT
Excellent Mid-20th-century, School of Paris oil on board depicting a scene on the banks of the
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

A Spanish Beauty - 19th Century Portrait of Girl with Fan - 1863 Paris Salon
By Henri-Guillaume Schlesinger
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
anthemion corners. As with all of the original antique oil paintings we sell it is offered in the very
Category

1860s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist City landscape view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower and the rooftops
Located in Woodbury, CT
Charles Bertie Hall (Anglo-American, b. 1980) Paris Rooftops with Eiffel Tower, ca. 2020s Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sunset Over Paris with a View of the Eiffel Tower by Helen Marre
By Helen Marre
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist cityscape of Paris with a sunset by Helen Marre (1891-1968). Oil on canvas, circa
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a young Lady, signed Henri Millot, Paris, early 18th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of a young lady By Henri Millot (Paris, active between 1699 and 1756) Signed "peint par h
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Urban Silence Among The Rooftops Of Paris, Circa 1920-1930, 100 X 81 Cm
Located in Firenze, IT
: 1920-1930 •    French School Oil on canvas. In good original condition.       This painting, rooted in
Category

1920s Art Deco Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Leda and the Swan by the workshop of Francois Boucher (Paris 1703 - 1770)
By François Boucher
Located in PARIS, FR
At the Salon of 1742, François Boucher presented a painting inspired by the theme of Leda and the
Category

1740s Old Masters Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boy blowing soap bubbles, studio of Alexis Grimou, French, early 18th c. Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
Portrait of a boy with soap bubbles, studio of Alexis Grimou (Argenteuil, 1678 – Paris, 1733) First
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady, French 18th century, signed Pierre Allais (Paris 1700-1782)
Located in PARIS, FR
Académie de Saint Luc in Paris) Oil on canvas: h. 99 cm, w. 80 cm Large Louis XIV period giltwood and
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Oil on Canvas Paris Cityscape Arc De Triomphe in Giltwood, Signed
Located in Big Flats, NY
French oil on canvas painting of Paris cityscape with Arc de Triomphe, seated in giltwood frame
Category

20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Marche aux Fleurs a Paris by Victor Gabriel Gilbert
By Victor Gabriel Gilbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Victor Gilbert was born in Paris in 1847 and died in 1933. He established himself as a painter of
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French, 17th century, Portrait of Marquise de Montespan, King Louis XIV s lover
Located in PARIS, FR
Troy (1645 – 1730) 17th century French school, circa 1675 Not signed Oil on canvas in oval shape, dim
Category

1670s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th c. French, circa 1725, by François de Troy, portrait of a Lady as Ceres
Located in PARIS, FR
18th century French School François de Troy (1645 – 1730), Paris, circa 1725 Portrait of a Woman as
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris Cityscape by Claude Venard Sacre Coeur Eiffel Tower in a Cubist style
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
clearly exemplified in this wonderful piece. Beginning his career restoring paintings at Le Louvre
Category

Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s "Stay There" Mid Century Figurative Abstract University of Paris
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
Donald Stacy "Stay There" c.1950s Oil pastel and gouache paint on paper 14" x 17" unframed Unsigned
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache

Eiffel Tower Painting by Lee Reynolds
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Hanover, MA
Classic Mid-Century Modernist large-scale textured oil on canvas painting of a Paris skyline
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Signed Late 19th Century, Women in a French Market . Oil on Canvas
Located in Kingston, NY
Late 19th century french impressionist oil painting of two women in a paris market, signed illeg
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

“Scene de Rue”
By Pierre Anfosso
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a bustling Paris street scene by the French artist Pierre
Category

1960s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Albert Munghard Oil Painting of Paris Street Scene
Located in Astoria, NY
Albert Munghard (American, 1919-1998) Belle Époque style oil on board painting of a Parisian street
Category

20th Century American Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Wood

"Parisian Street Scene" French Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures
Located in New York, NY
painting is signed by the artist lower left and is painted oil on canvas and it comes housed in an antique
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Parisian Street Scene" French Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris with Figures
By Georges Guerin
Located in New York, NY
painting is signed by the artist lower left and is painted oil on canvas and it comes housed in a wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Oil Painting of Paris, France in the Manner of Blanchard Cortes
Located in Alamo, CA
This colorful Impressionist oil on canvas painting of a Paris street scene in the manner of Antoine
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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  • 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 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
    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.
  • 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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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