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"Crystal Synergy" Mid Century Modern Style Crushed Glass and Mineral Painting
By Jose Masis-Oliver
Located in Houston, TX
, Jose Masis-Oliver expresses his creativity through unconventional uses of materials and mediums, with a
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil

"Watermelon Passion" Pop Art Still Life Painting in Crushed Glass and Minerals
By Jose Masis-Oliver
Located in Houston, TX
: H 36.25 in. x W 36 in. x D 1.5 in. Artist Biography: An artist by nature, Jose Masis-Oliver
Category

2010s Pop Art Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Resin, Oil

Landscape with Village
By Olive Parker Black
Located in Milford, NH
A fine landscape with village by American artist Olive Parker Black (1868-1948). Black was born in
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape of Provence village and olive trees
By Maurice Louis Savin
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Molded frame in gilded wood 52 x 60 x 4 cm
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English 18th century portrait of Richard Oliver, 1791
By George Romney
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of Richard Oliver, three-quarter length, seated in a green velvet armchair, wearing a navy
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

HUBER Austrian painter Landscape orientalist Jerusalem Mont Olives 20th
By Ernst Huber
Located in PARIS, FR
Ernest HUBER Vienna, 1895 – Vienna, 1960 Oil on wood panel 25 x 34 cm (31 x 44 cm with frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Flowering Olive Grove" impressionist view of Tuscan landscape in spring
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Flowering Olive Grove" impressionist view of Tuscan landscape in spring, in the area surrounding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Space Friends: Barn Trip” Modern Hyperrealist Cow Olives Surrealist Painting
By Donald Roller Wilson
Located in Houston, TX
Modern hyperrealist painting of a cow surrounded by floating olives by Texas artist Donald Roller
Category

1970s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sisto Badalocchio Attributable to Christ in the Garden of Olives 1600s, painting
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. The painting is attributed to Sisto Badalocchio, painter and engraver of the 17th
Category

17th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Morning lit Olive-trees - landscape nature painting modern contemporary art
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
- manually nailed, stretched and coated. The paint itself is made in accordance with multi-centenary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The forest of young Olive trees - landscape vibrant impasto artwork contemporary
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
oil paint. The artwork is signed and ready to be displayed. A proud Catalan, Denis Ribas was born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unbounded Beauty, Large gold painting with strong olive tree, blue palette
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Unbounded Beauty" is a stunning, elegant painting depicting a powerful, vibrant Olive Tree in the
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two Olive Trees (Color Field Painting of a Rural Landscape by Tracy Helgeson)
By Tracy Helgeson
Located in Hudson, NY
Two Olive Trees (Color Field Painting of a Rural Landscape by Tracy Helgeson) 10 x 10 x 2 inches
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil

Forth Five, Dark Cobalt Blue, Olive Green, Ochre Geometric Shapes on White
By Rebekah Andrade
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in brown, dark blue, olive green, orange and teal are dynamic against a solid
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

Mind Map One, Violet Blue, Olive Green, Pink Ochre Geometric Shapes on White
By Rebekah Andrade
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in olive green, yellow ochre, pink and teal are dynamic against a white background
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper

"Being" - Realist style gold painting w twisted olive tree, elegant earth tones
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Being" is an emotional painting depicting a powerful, twisted Olive Tree in the center, surrounded
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Sea Snail Fossils - Sea Shell Still Life on Two Toned Olive Colored Background
By Helen Oh
Located in Chicago, IL
painted in seductive texture on a rich background of dense olive tones. The fossils, which are millions
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Abstract Painting in Dark Green, Olive, Orange, Yellow, light Brown, dark brown
By Pawel Kontny
Located in Denver, CO
using a technique with a gessoed masonite panel with marble dust paste and applied oil glazes. Painted
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Darker Than An Olive, Square Abstract Resin High Gloss Painting Primary Colors
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Janna Watson is a young artist who has quickly made an impression on the contemporary art scene. Her abstract compositions and energetic brushstrokes possess an elegant and powerful ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel

"Cottage with Olive Tree (La Colle-sur-Loup)" O/C Raymond Thibesart (1874-1968)
By Raymond Thibesart
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Cottage with Olive Tree, La Colle-sur-Loup, France" Raymond Thibesart (French, 1874-1968) Oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau or Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A beautiful 18th century trumeau with gilt ornamentation on an olive paint background and oil
Category

French Trumeau Mirrors

Oil Painting by J. Oliver "Flowers"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by J. Oliver "Flowers" 1900 - 1920 French painter of still-life in the early part of
Category

Early 1900s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paris Modern School, Cityscape Oil Painting by Oliver Foss
By Oliver Foss
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage impressionist painting of a street by Olivier Foss (1920 - 2002). Oil on canvas, circa
Category

1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Abstract Oil on Canvas by Oliver Shaw
By Oliver Shaw
Located in London, GB
Born in England in 1977, Oliver Shaw grew up on the South Downs around Brighton and started
Category

2010s German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Olive Bagshaw (1931-2017) - 20th Century Oil, Portrait of Albert Bateson
Located in Corsham, GB
This portrait depicts Albert Bateson who sat frequently for Bagshaw in the late 1960's and 70's. The portrait is charismatic with an earnest and soulful look in the sitter's eyes. Ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unusual Modernist Oil on Canvas Surrealist, Signed Oliver Smith, circa 1951
By Oliver Shaw
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual modernist oil on canvas surrealist, signed Oliver Smith circa 1951, Classic Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Jean-Baptiste Olive, French Post-Impressionist summer seascape oil painting
By Jean-Baptiste Olive
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jean Baptiste Olive (French, 1848 - 1936) A figure on the beach Oil on canvas Signed 'B. Olive
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Oliver Hall RA (1869-1957) - Early 20th Century Oil, Ploughing Season
Located in Corsham, GB
A notable painting by Oliver Hall RA (1869-1957), depicting a British farming landscape with
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Dancer - 20th Century British painting by Oliver Messel
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
OLIVER MESSEL (1904-1978) Group of six paintings: Dancer The Medium Ceasar and Cleopatra Costume
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Watercolor

Oliver Warman, The river Thames from Richmond Hill
By Oliver Warman RBA ROI
Located in Harkstead, GB
Oliver Warman, R.B.A., R.O.I. (1932-2017) Richmond Hill, signed, oil on board, 15 x 18 inches The
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Still Life of Peach Raspberries, oil on canvas
By Oliver Clare
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Oliver Clare British, (1853-1927) Still Life of Peach & Raspberries Oil on canvas, signed Image
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mystical woodland - British Impressionist oil painting female Suffragette artist
By Olive Hockin
Located in Hagley, England
A beautiful oil on canvas by listed British female artist Olive Hockin. She was a suffragette
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar in White Painted Fnish
Located in New York, NY
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar in white painted finish; with a beautifully aged patina
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar in White Painted Finish
Located in New York, NY
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar in white painted finish; with a beautifully aged patina
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar in White Painted Finish
Located in New York, NY
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar in white painted finish; with a beautifully aged patina
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Three Cocktail Olives, Oil Painting
By Pat Doherty
Located in San Francisco, CA
: cocktail, drink, alcohol, liquor, martini, olive, glass, neutral, still life, cuisine, modern , oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Martini with Olives, Oil Painting
By Pat Doherty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, colorful, olive, glass, still life, cuisine, modern , oil painting, greenMartini with Olives
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Victorian Oil Painting Plums Raspberries Quince Still Life
By Oliver Clare
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Oliver Clare (British 1853-1927) signed lower right oil painting on canvas: 8 x 10 inches framed
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century still Life oil painting of fruit
By Oliver Clare
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Oliver Clare British, (1853-1927) Still Life of Fruit Oil on Board, signed Image size: 6 inches x
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Oliver Hall RA RE RWS - 1927 RA Exhibited English Oil, Winfrith Common, Dorset
By Oliver Hall, R.A., R.E., R.S.W.
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressive 1920 oil painting depicting a Dorset landscape in oils by Oliver Hall (1869–1957
Category

1920s Post-War Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Victorian Oil Painting Grapes Apples Raspberries on Mossy Bank Still Life
By Oliver Clare
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Fruit on a Mossy Bank by Oliver Clare (British 1853-1927) signed lower right oil
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Spanish Beauty -British Victorian art female portrait oil painting
By William Oliver
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Victorian portrait oil painting is by British exhibited artist William Oliver. Painted
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Victorian English Still Life Oil Painting Birds Nest Mossy Earth Flowers
By Oliver Clare
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Flowers & Birds Nest by Oliver Clare (English, 1853-1927) signed lower right oil on canvas, framed
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century pair of still life oil paintings of birds nest with flowers fruit
By Oliver Clare
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
**PLEASE NOTE: EACH PAINTING INCLUDING THE FRAME MEASURES 12.25 INCHES X 14.25 INCHES ** Oliver
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Menorcan market Spain Menorca oil on board painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Francesc Oliver Fradera (1924) - Menorca Market - Oil on panel Oil measures 33x41 cm. Frame
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Oliver
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Oliver Series: Bunnies Date: 2020 Medium: Oil on wood Unframed
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Frederick W. Oliver
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
FREDERICK W. OLIVER Medium Oil painting on canvas.
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Paintings

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Dutch Blue and White Painted Faience Delft Olive Oil Jar
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or kitchen counter with this elegant antique Delft olive oil container. Crafted in
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique American Regionalist Forest Flower Landscape Modern Signed Oil Painting
By John Oliver Sharp
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American landscape oil painting of a forest floor with flowers. Oil on canvas, circa 1950
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Olive field Mallorca Spain oil on canvas painting
By Francesc Poch Romeu
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Unframed. Cracked paint Poch Romeu was one of the most relevant and renowned landscape painters
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape Among Olive Trees oil painting spanish landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Landscape Among Olive Trees Artist: Rafael Duran i Benet Medium: Oil on canvas board
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Art Fair On Oliver Street, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Leon Sarantos
Located in Yardley, PA
This oil painting portrays a lively street scene of an art fair on a sunny day. The artists’
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950 s Modernist French Painting Olive Tree Oil Landscape
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape signed by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original oil on artist paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Olive Groves Provence Landscape framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting Olive Groves overlooking Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Olive Grove, Provence by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Impressionist Oil Painting Olive Groves overlooking Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Olive Groves overlooking Provence signed lower left by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spanish landscape with olive trees oil on board painting
By Carmen Espel
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Oil measures 24x33 cm. Frameless Contemporary Barcelona painter. She began to present her work on
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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Olives Oil Paint For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact olives oil paint you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect olives oil paint may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right olives oil paint is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and beige. A olives oil paint from Oliver Clare, Anastasia Gklava, Jose Masis-Oliver, Oliver Lee Jackson and William Oliver — 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 paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, vinegar and olive oil can remove wood scratches in some cases. Most often, people use apple cider vinegar for this DIY method, mixing it with an equal amount of olive oil. Then, the solution is left in place for several hours and then wiped away. If you wish to try this method, test the solution on an inconspicuous area to ensure that it doesn't damage the wood finish. Find a variety of wood furniture 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
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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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    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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    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

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    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, 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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

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    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.
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    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.

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