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Rustic Wood Framed Oil Painting of a Horse in Stable
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this extraordinary oil painting on canvas, capturing the essence
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Arco del Triunfo (Arch of Triumph) Barcelona, Spain
By Jesus Navarro
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is in excellent condition and has only been shown in a gallery setting.
Jesús
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish Beauty (Portrait of the Artist
s Wife)
By Abel Warshawsky
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Spanish Beauty (Portrait of the Artist's Wife)
Oil on canvas, c. 1940's
Signed upper right "A.G
Category
1940s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Crucifixion of Christ with Mother Mary
Located in Round Top, TX
Large original oil on canvas painting of the crucifixion of Christ hanging on the cross, with his
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
White Rocks Cape of Creus Spain mediterranean landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: White Rocks, Cape of Creus
Artist: Antonio Sala Herrero (Barcelona, 1926 – 2012)
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$888 Sale Price
37% Off
Oversized Oil On Canvas Portrait Of A Spanish Woman, 1st Finish Giltwood, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique Oil On Canvas Portrait Of A Spanish Woman With First Finish Gilt Wood Frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Original Oil on Canvas Painting of The Flight Into Egypt
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting of The Flight into Egypt with Mary and Christ child.
Spanish School
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Spanish Beauty with White Bird in Style of Picasso
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6098 Spanish beauty with white bird
Elaborate gilt frame Image size
15.5x19.5"
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th C. Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Passing
Last Communion of St.Jerome
Located in Round Top, TX
17th Century large baroque painting of the passing and last communion of Saint Jerome
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Portrait of Lady, Maria Therese of Spain, Queen of France, 17th Century Panel
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Maria Therese of Spain, Queen of France, 17th Century
Circle of Henri and Charles
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Our Lady of Solitude, Spanish Colonial School, 18th Century
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Spanish Colonial School, 18th Century
Our Lady of Solitude
Oil on canvas
In antique gilt frame
Category
18th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Original Oil on Canvas Painting of St Anthony of Padua and Christ C
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting of St. Anthony of Padua and the Christ child, just under 3' tall
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
18th Century Religious Painting of a Nun Painted in Oil on Canvas Framed
Located in Marbella, ES
18th Century Religious Painting of a Nun Painted in Oil on Canvas Framed
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Of the Above, San Jose Mission, Spanish Colonial Art
Located in Houston, TX
Featured in Saints and Sinners: Spanish Colonial Art in The Southwest, was on exhibit from January
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of A Girl, 19th Century Italian / Spanish School
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of A Girl, 19th Century
Italian / Spanish School
Large 19th Century portrait of a young
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Adoration of the Magi"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
18th Century Italian or Spanish School
"The Adoration of the Magi"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Category
18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Spanish school. Secretary of Pope Pius V, abbot of Husillos, bishop of Córdoba.
Located in Firenze, IT
Renaissance period.
Spanish school.
Dim.: Cm 19 x Cm 13,5
Oil on wooden panel.
On the back the fine tablet
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Parchment Paper, Oil, Wood Panel
$1,515 Sale Price
20% Off
The Spanish Garden, Villa Ephrussi Mediterranean Colours of blue
Green
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
style is boldly calligraphic. Even his large-scale oil paintings depend largely on the definition of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old Woman of Sagunto, 1920s Impressionist Portrait, Spanish Woman, Valencian
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
", 1922
Oil on Canvas
42" x 32"
Housed in a 3" Newcomb Macklin Frame
Overall Size: 48 1/4" x 37 3/4
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"FARM ROAD" SPAIN. DATED 1967 MASTER OF THE PALETTE KNIFE.
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil Applied by Palette Knife
Dated 1967
"Farm Road, Spain"
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919-2004) San
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 17th-Century Spanish Colonial School, Virgin Of The Immaculate Conception
Located in Cheltenham, GB
US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item.
This early 17th-century Spanish colonial oil
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Virgin and Child, Cuzco School, oil on canvas, 18th century
By Central School of Arts
Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin and Child, Cuzco School, oil on canvas, 18th century
Magnificent oil on canvas from the
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
Portrait Of A Prize Spanish Fighting Bull, Sevilla, 19th Century PHILIP VILLAMIL
Located in Blackwater, GB
)
Large 19th Century portrait of a prize Spanish fighting bull, oil on canvas laid to board, by Phillip
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Arrival" Oil on Canvas Painting by Vicente Puig
By Vicente Puig
Located in Dubai, AE
Large oil on canvas painting, titled "Arrival" in an original octagonal silvered wood frame
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Spanish School (18th Century), A Rare Portrait of Juan Procopio de Bassecourt
Located in Queens, NY
/12/1820 Barcelona
A very high quality oil on canvas portrait painting in original frame, circa 1780
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Paradise" Oil on Canvas Painting by Vicente Puig
By Vicente Puig
Located in Dubai, AE
Large oil on canvas painting, in an octagonal silvered frame. Depicting Eve with a Parrot in a
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
View of Village with Olive Groves and Mountains mediterranean landscape Spain
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
, Murcia, 1943 – Gavà, Barcelona, 2014)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 73 x 92 cm (approx. 28.7 x 36.2
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fishing Along the Meder River at the edge of Vic, Spain
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
painting that beautifully captures both the charm of the riverside, and the beauty of the Spanish City
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Streets of Barcelona #12 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oi on Canvas Spain 25X17
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED DECEMBER 2025
The Streets of Barcelona #12 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Portrait Of Actor Anthony Leigh As Father Dominic from Drydens The Spanish Fryar
By Kneller Godfrey
Located in Blackwater, GB
Dominic from John Dryden's "The Spanish Fryar", oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition portrait of
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Primitive Spanish vase of flowers, after Pedro de Camprobín
Located in New York, NY
Early 18th Century still life, very close to Pedro de Camprobín.
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"VILLAGE IN CATALONIA" 1973 MASTER OF THE PALETTE KNIFE SPAIN FRAME 34 X 40
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: 34 x 40
Medium: Oil Applied by Palette Knife
Dated 1973
" Village in Catalonia" Spanish Villa
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by Harold Edward Collin (1936-1973)
Located in London, GB
Vintage oil painting of fishing boats titled Spanish Traders by Harold Edward Collin (1936-1973
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, 16th Century, Oil on Canvas
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on canvas painting of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. In
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Oil On Canvas Studio Of Miguel Canals
Located in Essex, MA
of 17th century Spanish paintings.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
European School Oil on Canvas of 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
European school oil on canvas of 20th century
Measures: 72 x 62 cm and 39 x 30 cm
Good condition.
Category
20th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
Gathering of Manna, Oil on Canvas, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Jews in the desert collecting the Manna. Oil on canvas, XVII century.
Oil on canvas arranged
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Other
Portrait of Doña Narcisa Barañana de Goicoechea, MET Authorized Copy, oil, 1937
Located in Madrid, ES
Portrait of Doña Narcisa Barañana de Goicoechea, MET Authorized Copy, oil, 1937
Magnificent copy
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Paint
Virgin of Guadalupe, Oil on Copper, 18th Century
Located in Mexico, DF
Virgin of Guadalupe with flowers and appearances of the Virgin to Juan Diego, oil on copper, 18th
Category
Antique Early 18th Century North American Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Other
View of Valdelateja. Oil on canvas. SANTA MARÍA SEDANO, Marceliano. 1925
Located in Madrid, ES
and 1895. He returned to Spain that year, settling in Burgos, painting and teaching, until he was
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Other Paintings
Materials
Other
20th Century Pair of Oil on Canvas Chevrolet Theme, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Not common pair of oil on canvas representing 1920s women repairing a Chevrolet car.
These canvas
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s López Pascual Oil on Canvas of Boy in Beach
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s López Pascual oil on canvas of boy in beach.
Dimensions with frame: 48 x 64.5 x 5.5.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Portrait of a Girl Painted in oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Portrait of a Girl Painted in oil on Canvas, Framed
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810
Located in Seaford, GB
significance, Portuguese colonial Brazilian oil paintings can command notable prices in the art market. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,949 Sale Price
20% Off
Mariano Obiols Delgado Pair of Oil on Canvas Signed and Dated 1907
Located in Marbella, ES
Mariano Obiols Delgado (b. circa 1860) pair of oil on canvas paintings with scenes from Don Quixote
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Four Moments of the Day, Seville. Oil on canvas. Barrón y Carrillo, Manuel. 19th
Located in Madrid, ES
Four Moments of the Day, Seville. Oil on canvas. Barrón y Carrillo, Manuel. 19th century.
Signed
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Romantic Paintings
Materials
Other
19th Century Portrait of a Woman Painted in Oil on Canvas with Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century portrait of a woman painted in oil on canvas with the frame dated in 1940
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1650s Pair of Mallorcan Still Lifes Painted in Oil on Canvas with Original Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
Exquisite pair of Mallorcan still lifes painted in oil on canvas with an original frame, each
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Adoration of the Magi, Catalan Baroque, S.XVI Dated 1527, Oil on Wood
Located in CABA, AR
Catalan Baroque S.XVI
The Adoration of the Magi
Oil on wood
92cm x 68cm
Dated 1527
At the
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Wood
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A Large Oil/Canvas Depicting Don Gaspar Guzman Duke of Olivares Circa 1950
By Diego Velã¡zquez
Located in Tarzana, CA
A LARGE OIL ON CANVAS OF 'DON GASPAR DE GUZMAN COUNT-DUKE OF OLIVARES, MID-20TH CENTURY, originally
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$9,750 Sale Price
35% Off
Sorolla Painting of Children at the Beach
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an oil painting by Spanish Impressionist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida showing a young boy and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Federico Beltran-Masses Oil Painting of Spanish Wedding
By Federico Beltran Masses
Located in Lenox, MA
This is a gorgeous oil painting of a Spanish wedding procession by Federico Beltran-Masses (1885
Category
20th Century Spanish Paintings
Vibrant Spanish Revival Oil Painting of Signorita
Located in Pasadena, CA
Spectacular Spanish Revival oil painting of dancing Signorita.
Category
Vintage 1920s Spanish Colonial Paintings
A Spanish Oil Painting of a Seated Nude.
Located in Miami, FL
An Oil Painting of a Seated Nude.
Category
20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Beautiful Oil Painting of a Street in Spain
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas made in Europe, perfect for decorating any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting Spanish Scene of man with Maja women
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Italian or Spanish City Oil Painting of a Beautiful Landscape
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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, 2024Jan 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil 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, 2024A 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, 2024The 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, 2024Yes, 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, 2022To 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, 2023Because 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, 2021Any 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022To 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, 2024Yes, 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. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024To 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, 2022The 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.






