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Sailing on the Pacific
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece, we can
Category

Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Canvas

Pacific Oil /Canvas Landscape Light Color New England 24" x 24"
Located in Houston, TX
Pacific is a framed oil on canvas painting by artist Peter Batchelder. It is 30" x 18" inches
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old Monterey , California Expressionist Oil, Carmel, Big Sur, Pacific Ocean
By Robert Canete
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
vibrant, expressionist-style oil landscape showing a view of cove-side, wooden cottages on the coast
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Pacific View of the Globe
By Marco Araldi
Located in London, GB
Marco’s background is in engineering and architecture, making him familiar with mathematical design and the awareness of geometry. When he decided to create art, he was naturally dra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Pan Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915
By Alice Brown Chittenden
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist cityscape painting of the Pan Pacific Exposition at the Presidio in San
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Pacific NW Trail at Ebey s Landing
By Trish Nickell
Located in Dallas, TX
Evans was crucial to her development. Trish Nickell is an observer. Working in her studio, her paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pacific II No 7 - large, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
organized oil paintings are micro-narratives of collective experience articulated through colour, texture
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Native Hunting at Sunrise - Tanna, Vanuata - Pacific Ocean
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Tanna, a province of Vanuatu. He painted on the island and his most famous painting depicts a cannibal
Category

19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Motu Outrigger" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of Tahiti
By Maria Bertan
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Motu Outrigger" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Tahiti by Maria Bertran This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Moonstone Beach"" Central Coast Seascape Scene Oil Painting by Tom Swimm
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This large oil painting with brilliant greens and sunny highlights
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Carmel Memories" Central Coast Seascape Scene Oil Painting In Afternoon Light
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Carmel" is a stunning example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This large oil painting with brilliant
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Colors of Carmel" Central Coast Seascape Scene Oil Painting by Tom Swimm
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Carmel" is a stunning example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This large oil painting with brilliant
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Banana Alley" Contemporary Impressionist Tropical Street, Oil by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Banana Alley" is a beautiful oil painted on location in Laguna Beach, on the California Riviera
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist Seascape "After Sunset" Oil by Bryan Mark Taylor
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Rivieria with the brilliant glow of
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist Seascape "Sunset From Flag Point" Oil by Bryan Mark Taylor
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Rivieria with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"From A Distance" Abstract with Blues and Sea Greens by Maui Artist
By Linda Whittemore
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
that play across this beautiful abstract original work by Linda Whittemore. This rare oil on wood
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Beach Walk Evening""
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the brilliant
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Main Beach Evening Glow" Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
of the Pacific. Painted from a study created on location in Laguna Beach. This painting is custom
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Morning At Keyhole Rock" Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Main Beach Evening Sunset " Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ocean Glare " Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Morning At Main Beach"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Sunset at At Keyhole Rock"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the brilliant
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Crystal Cove Sunset "
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Picnic Beach Rocks"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Sunrise At Keyhole"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the brilliant
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rocky Coastline " Modern Impressionist California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the brilliant
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Morning At Main Beach""
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Dana Point Overlook"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the brilliant
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Impressionist California Seascape "Crystal Cove Sunset"
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the brilliant
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pacific Coastal Clouds, Oil Painting
By Sheila Finch
Located in San Francisco, CA
, uplifting, dramatic, seascape, representational, oil painting, blue, yellowPacific Coastal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pacific Coast, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Sunset, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Clouds, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Breeze, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Coast, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Highway, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, Framed
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Coast, Seascape, Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Coast, Ocean, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pacific Northwest Oregon Modernist Oil Canvas Abstract Landscape Painting 1981
Located in Portland, OR
A large modernist abstract oil & magna on linen landscape painting by Portland Oregon artist
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Oil Painting of Pacific Grove, California by Frank Harmon Myers
By Frank Myers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist painting of Pacific Grove, California by Frank Harmon Myers (1899
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
sun manage to shine through.PacificJesse AldanaOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pacific Coast
By Bert Hull
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil painting of the Pacific Coast by California artist William Bert Hull (American, 20th century
Category

1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Plates
By Stephen Henriques
Located in Burlingame, CA
Musically inspired sea blue oil painting with lively color from Stephen Henriques, who is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Ocean
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Vahe Yeremyan WORK: Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, One of a Kind MEDIUM: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pacific Sunset
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork Titled "Pacific Sunset" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by California artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Pacific Light”
By Alexander Dzigurski
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the American painter, Alexander Dzigurski. California Pacific Ocean
Category

1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monterey Coast , California Expressionist Oil, Carmel, Pacific Ocean
By Robert Canete
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A vibrant Expressionist-style coastal landscape showing a view of old wooden cabins overlooking the deep blue waters of the Monterey Bay. Signed lower right, 'Canete' for Robert Ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Pastel, Acrylic

Pacific Island Abstraction, Vertical Painting, Avantgarde Shapes, Tropical Mauve
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Pacific Island Abstraction" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper

Pacific Grove Nocturnal
By Jean Allen Center
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful mid-century nocturnal of Pacific Grove, California by Jean Allen Center (American, 1885
Category

1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Large Abstract Modernist Surrealist Painting Pacific Northwest Portland Oregon
By Louis Bunce
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large abstract oil painting by Louis Demott Bunce (1907-1983), the painting signed & dated
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pacific Grove Landscape
By Elmer Fredrick Ekeroth
Located in Soquel, CA
Landscape of an abandoned house in Pacific Grove by listed California artist Elmer Fredrick Ekeroth
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Bright Pacific Moonlight
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charles Bridgeman Vickery American, 1913-1998 Bright Pacific Moonlight Oil on canvas Signed lower
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Women Doing Laundry Large Post-Impressionist Oil, South Pacific Landscape
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Daniel L.' (20th century) and dated 1961. A substantial South Seas figural landscape, possibly an idyllic view of Tahiti, showing a group of young women washing ...
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil, Acrylic

Pacific Northwest Mountain Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene oil painting of a trail through Pacific Northwest mountains in Washington state, showing the
Category

1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailing on the Pacific
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
George Nemethy is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. In this piece we can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Pacific Sunset , Very Large Oil, Huntington Beach Art League, Maui, Hawaii
By H. Evan Sanders
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'H.E. Sanders' for H. Evan Sanders (American, 1914-1996) and painted circa 1975. Born in Colorado, Evan Sanders moved to Fresno, California at an early age. He ...
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pacific oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect pacific oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a pacific oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, blue, beige and more. Finding an appealing pacific oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vahe Yeremyan, Scott Pattinson, Kathleen Murray, William Constable Adam and Karen Darbinyan each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

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Questions About Pacific Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

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