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Volterra motif 2. Landcape Oil painting, Small scale, Polish artist
By Andrzej Kacperek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas landscape painting by Polish artist Andrzej Kacperek. Painting is
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2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A Family. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Warm colors, Polish artist
By Malgorzata Rozmarynowska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Malgorzata Rozmarynowska. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A portrait - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Subtle Female, Polish artist
By Katarzyna Szydlowska
Located in Warsaw, PL
beauty, sensuality and grace constitute the major topic of Szyd?owska’s paintings. Her works are subtle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled - Contemporary dark oil abstract painting, Young art, Polish artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
A large oil on canvas painting by an award- winning artist. KLAUDIA LATA (born in 1993) Graduate
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A walk. Surrealistic, Fantasy Oil Painting on Board, Polish art
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative oil on board painting by Polish artist living in the USA, Monika Rossa. Artwork depicts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Upside down - Nude Female Portrait Oil Painting, Realistic, Polish artist
By Janusz Szpyt
Located in Warsaw, PL
Janusz Szpyt was born in 1960, he is a Polish painter. He graduated from the Graphic design faculty
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A necklace - Nude Female Portrait Oil Painting, Realistic, Polish artist
By Janusz Szpyt
Located in Warsaw, PL
Janusz Szpyt was born in 1960, he is a Polish painter. He graduated from the Graphic design faculty
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tennis. Figurative Oil Painting, Olympic Games, Sport, Realistic, Polish artist
By Dorota Zych-Charaziak
Located in Warsaw, PL
The painting shows two tennis players which is one of the official sports of the Olympic Games. The
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fencers. Figurative Oil Painting, Olympic Games, Sport, Realistic, Polish artist
By Dorota Zych-Charaziak
Located in Warsaw, PL
The painting shows sword fighting, which is one of the official sports of the Olympic Games. The
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A nude - Realistic oil painting, Warm tones, Young Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
the Polish National Painting Competition Leon Wyczółkowski 2020 - Finalist of the New Image / Nowe
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2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Forming 6 - Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary large abstract painting ABOUT THE ARTIST KLAUDIA LATA (born in 1993) Graduate of
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Saint Tropez - Oil on canvas, Figurative realist painting, Polish art
By Marek Okrassa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas large painting representing a girl on a balcony in Saint Tropez. ARTIST
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Forming 3 - Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST KLAUDIA LATA (born in 1993) Graduate of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still life with pumpkin - Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Polish art
By Zbigniew Wozniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He had over 40
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Woman with daffodils - Figurative oil painting, Female portrait, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
unconsciousness. In my mind I have visions of many new paintings, but yet I paint spontaneously. When a new canvas
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still life with peppers - Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Polish art
By Zbigniew Wozniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He had over 40
Category

Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night of falling stars 3. Contemporary Oil Landscape Painting, Polish artist
By Barbara Hubert
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Barbara Hubert. Artwork depicts
Category

2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night of falling stars 2. Contemporary Oil Landscape Painting, Polish artist
By Barbara Hubert
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Barbara Hubert. Artwork depicts
Category

2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A view. Small Oil landscape painting, Seaside, Colourful, Polish artist
By Marek Niedojadło
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative landscape oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Marek Niedojadlo
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spanish landscape - Small oil landscape painting, Colourful, Seaside, Polish art
By Marek Niedojadło
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary small scale oil on canvas landscape painting by Polish artist Marek Niedojadlo
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gdynia 2. Contemporary Figurative Abstract Oil Painting Black White, Polish
By Lukasz Fruczek
Located in Warsaw, PL
oil, acrylic and collage as his mediums. Painting depicts Polish industrial city at the Baltic Sea
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil, Acrylic

Polish Judaica Portrait of Hasidic Rabbi Shtetl Tailor Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Older, realistic portrait of an older Jewish shtetl tailor by Polish artist. Here the artist
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20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

European Polish Stage Designer Vibrant Surrealist Oil Painting
By Armand Szainer
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Contemporary Subject: Abstract Medium: Mixed Media Surface: Canvas Country: United States commissions for movie advertisements, stage sets, and murals in New Hampshire. Arm...
Category

20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Panther 10. Figurative Oil Painting, Colorful, Pop art, Animals, Polish artist
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Rafal Gadowski. Painting in pop art
Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Polish Building - Mid 20th Century Oil Painting by Helena Krajewska - Poland
By Helena Malarewicz-Krajewska
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
using oil on board. Interestingly, there is a painting on the back that looks unfinished. She must of
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Homeless - Polish Young Art, Contemporary Oil Abstract Painting, Large Format
By Michał Cygan
Located in Salzburg, AT
Van Gogh’s National Competition in Rybnik • 2015 – post-competition exhibition of 42. Painting Bienale
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Apples 27. Figurative Oil Painting, Colorful, Pop art, Fruits, Polish artist
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
This oroginal oil on canvas painting features an expressively painted, colourful peacock. It
Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Papaya 12. Figurative Oil Painting, Colorful, Pop art, Fruits, Polish artist
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
This oroginal oil on canvas painting features an expressively painted, colourful peacock. It
Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Transformation 6. Abstract oil on canvas painting, Big scale, Polish artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary big scale oil on canvas abstract painting by Polish artist Klaudia Lata. This piece is
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Transformation 3. Abstract oil on canvas painting, Big scale, Polish artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary big scale oil on canvas abstract painting by Polish artist Klaudia Lata. This piece is
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Her face. Contemporary figurative portrait oil on canvas painting, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas portrait by Polish artist Krzysztof Kargol. Paintin is
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Birds 1. Figurative small scale oil painting, Realistic, Animals, Polish art
By Magdalena Nałęcz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary small scale oil on canvas figurative painting by Polish artist Magdalena Nalecz
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Birds 7. Figurative small scale oil painting, Realistic, Animals, Polish art
By Magdalena Nałęcz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary small scale oil on canvas figurative painting by Polish artist Magdalena
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Birds 5. Figurative small scale oil painting, Realistic, Animals, Polish art
By Magdalena Nałęcz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary small scale oil on canvas figurative painting by Polish artist Magdalena
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Insektum 119. Oil on canvas abstract painting, Insects, Colorful, Polish art
By Dana Buchel
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil on canvas abstract style painting by Dana Buchel. Artwork is colorful yet the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

At the window. Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Andrzej Konwerski. Artwork shows a
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Polish French Fauvist Judaica Oil Painting Rabbi in Synagogue Frederick Serger
By Frederick B. Serger
Located in Surfside, FL
Frederick Serger Fauvist Impressionist Judaica painting Oil on Canvas This is not signed on the
Category

1940s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still life with canvases. Realistic figurative oil painting, Emerging Polish art
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on plywood board painting by Polish artist Agnieszka Staak-Janczarska
Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Oil

Untitled. Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist, Big format
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Big scale abstract oil painting by Polish artist Klaudia Lata. Painting can be paired as a dyptich
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A ball. Figurative Oil on canvas Painting, Monochromatic red, Polish artist
By Waldemar Marszałek
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Waldemar Marszalek. Artwork shows
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled. Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist, Big format
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
Big scale abstract oil painting by Polish artist Klaudia Lata. Painting can be paired as a dyptich
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Meeting after years 2. Oil figurative painting, Vibrant colors, Polish artist
By Martta Węg
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Martta Węg. Painting depicts women
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flamingos 27. Figurative Oil Painting, Colorful, Pop art, Animals, Polish artist
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Rafal Gadowski. Painting in pop art
Category

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Polish Israeli Abstract Flowers Tel Aviv Modernist Vibrant Floral Oil Painting
By Zvi Mairovich
Located in Surfside, FL
Krosno Poland, he moved to Berlin in 1929, studying painting with Karl Hofer at the Academy in Berlin. In
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950 s Beautiful Still Life Bread Fig Walnut Turquoise Colors, signed painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life, Bread, Fig and Walnut signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century Polish/ French Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Seated Lady signed by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Polish French Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Willy Mucha, Ecole Paris
By Willy Mucha
Located in Surfside, FL
French Large Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas Painting by Willy Mucha 1963 Frame: 39.5 X 52.5
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nude with pillow - Realistic oil painting, Warm tones, Young Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
the Polish National Painting Competition Leon Wyczółkowski 2020 - Finalist of the New Image / Nowe
Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Still life with flutist - Realistic oil painting, Interior, Young Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
the Polish National Painting Competition Leon Wyczółkowski 2020 - Finalist of the New Image / Nowe
Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Polish Woman - Impressionist Mid 20th Century Oil Painting by Helena Krajewska
By Helena Malarewicz-Krajewska
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Helena Malarewicz-Krajewska (born 14 July 1910 in Biecz , died May 7, 1998 in Warsaw) is a Polish
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

No Title VII - Contemporary oil abstract painting by Polish Young Artist
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
ABOUT THE ARTIST KLAUDIA LATA (born in 1993) Graduate of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large French/ Polish Modernist Oil Painting Interior Room Figures Reading Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Interior Scene by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes below oil on canvas, unframed canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique Polish American Impressionist Flower Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Polish American impressionist flower still life oil painting by Edward Lis (1915 - 2011
Category

1950s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman with a cage - Figurative oil painting, Female portrait, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
unconsciousness. In my mind I have visions of many new paintings, but yet I paint spontaneously. When a new canvas
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman on a chair - Figurative oil painting, Female portrait, Polish artist
Located in Warsaw, PL
unconsciousness. In my mind I have visions of many new paintings, but yet I paint spontaneously. When a new canvas
Category

Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Polish Israeli Abstract Modernist Oil Painting Tel Aviv Harbor Mairovich
By Zvi Mairovich
Located in Surfside, FL
. Oil on canvas. Hand signed lower right. Tel Aviv, Jaffa harbour. Canvas: 35.5 x 47.5in. Overall with
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

An orchestra - Oil on canvas, Figurative realist painting, Music, Polish art
By Marek Okrassa
Located in Warsaw, PL
ARTIST: MAREK OKRASSA. Born in 1975, he studied painting in the studio of professor M. Swieszewski
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Paintings Polish For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings polish for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Modern version. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil paintings polish may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings polish for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gray and blue. An oil paintings polish from Andrzej Fogtt, Aleksandra Kalisz, Abram Krol, Helena Malarewicz-Krajewska and Simon Natan Karczmar — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and canvas can add an especially memorable touch.

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The average selling price for an oil paintings polish we offer is $2,600, while they’re typically $470 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced.

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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

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Questions About Oil Paintings Polish
  • 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, 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.
  • 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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