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Autumn Leaf
Pea in a Pod Pocket Painting, diptych, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Canada Gold" Small Red/Gold Flag of Canada in 23 Karat Gold Leaf and Oil Paint
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
Charlotte Gibbs’ "flag" and "star" paintings often reference the artist's interest in Pop art and
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Skull Blue Pocket Painting c, original painting, contemporary, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blush Pear Yellow Pocket Painting, original painting, still-life, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small gold-silver
By Francoise Ben Arous
Located in New York, NY
Klimt’s paintings, and from the Japanese masters of the Edo period. Spiritualized and refined, her art is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Color Pencil
Price Upon Request
Black Poppy (Small Still Life Painting, Flower on a Striped Pastel Background)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Small still-life painting on panel of a black poppy flower on a pastel yellow and slate grey
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Monotype
Egg Blackbird Yellow Greenish Pocket Painting 3c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fig Green
Doh-Nut Pocket Painting 3c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Manganese Blue with Neon - small, red, pink, floral, still life, oil on panel
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A single neon-red bloom pops from the background in this lively still life by Jernnifer Hornyak. Known for her non-traditional florals and her inspired palette— Hornyak’s flowers sit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Small garden. Dahlia
Located in Zofingen, AG
hang. The work is executed on high-quality canvas with oil paints Rembrandt. Signed in front and back
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seen from a small port
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Gold and black wooden frame
41 x 54 x 4 cm
This remarkable painting, a work
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Clover Three - Metallic Silver Clover Plant Leaves Flowers, 2024
By Margot Glass
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary painting is made with luminous silver metallic oil paint with shimmering mica and
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Pigment, Mica
Pocket Pale Blue Sloes [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Small art, Fruit art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Autumn Leaf Pale Blue Pocket Painting 6A c, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled 2025. Serie Small Vibrations
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Series: Small Vibrations
Each of these small-format works holds a quiet vibration. They are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled, 2025. Serie Small Vibrations.
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Series: Small Vibrations
Each of these small-format works (35 x 25 cm) holds a quiet vibration
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Two Sisters by a Window - British 1918 Slade School art oil painting
By Clive Gardiner
Located in Hagley, England
watercolour painting and small oil landscapes. The Arts Council of Great Britain held a posthumous exhibition
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Small Foothill Town
By Lura Eva Pursell
Located in Soquel, CA
Charming folk-art inspired landscape of small hillside town that reminds one of Americana and a
Category
1940s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Pocket Gooseberry (Hairy) 2, Orig. Oil Painting, Still Life, Gooseberry, Frui
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
John Mackay Original Oil Painting, Double Sided
Located in London, GB
directly from the artists estate, we have six of this size paintings, three smaller oil on boards and four
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
A Rock and a Hard Place, Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Benjamin Benno
By Benjamin G. Benno
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small-scale oil painting by Benjamin Benno, executed in 1934. A large boulder perches
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract impressionist expressive still life oil painting on paper "Tea Time
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
by French artist Natalya Mougenot.
Part of her intimate series of small-format oil paintings, "Tea
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Held Tight, Small Works No. 138
By Sasha Hallock
Located in New York, NY
As a whole, these paintings continue my exploration of building forms through intuitive,
responsive
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small path and blue boat
Located in Genève, GE
. This painting is a perfect example of the harmony between man and nature, capturing the tranquility of
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Tonalist Landscape by Robertson Mygatt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Robertson K. Mygatt
(American, 1862-1919)
Trees by a Small Pond
Oil on panel, 5 1/8 x 6 3/4 inches
Category
Early 1900s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Vintage Small Town Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Scene of a road in a small town by Dorothy Gill (American, 20th Century). Signed "Dorothy Gill" in
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A small bouquet in a vase, oil on canvas, signed
By Maurice Asselin
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947)
A small bouquet in a vase
Signed lower left,
Oil on canvas
33 x 24
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blackbird
s Egg Greenish Pocket Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fig Green Pocket Painting 3c
4c, Set of 2, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain landscape and small stream
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Swiss lanscape
Golden wooden frame
42.5 x 55 x 4 cm
This splendid painting is an ode
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Clover Two - Metallic Botanical Clover Plant Leaves Stem Silver, 2024
By Margot Glass
Located in Kent, CT
are the focus of this small square painting by Margot Glass. The exquisite beauty of the plant is
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Pigment, Mica
Spring Collection: Snowdrop 5 with Oil Paint, Painting by Dani Humberstone
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Nights" 2020 painting of starry night over trees in Italy. Oil on copper
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Summer Nights is a small painting, oil on copper, depicting a dark blue sky over a green landscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Small Clover One - Silver Metallic Red Clover Plant Leaves Botanical, 2024
By Margot Glass
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary botanical painting is made with luminous metallic oil paint with shimmering
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Pigment, Mica
Four Small 20th Century Parisian Landscapes in Oil by Andre Bessp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Andre Bessp." The frames are wood painted gold.
Search terms: art, paintings, oil paintings, French
Category
Mid-20th Century French Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Daffodil Yellow Pocket Painting (Collection 2)
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blackbird
s Egg Blue Pocket Painting 5
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vanitas, oil on canvas with a small cartouche, Italy circa 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
The painting presents an unusual shape, that of the circle, a direct reference to the clipeated
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Fruitwood
Glow Oil on Yupo paper 7″ x 9 1/2″ 9 3/4″ x 12 1/8″ Frame Abstract Small
Located in Houston, TX
degree in order to launch her 20+-year commitment to painting fed her desire for oil painting.
Belief in
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Handmade Paper
John Mackay Original Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
six of this size paintings, three smaller oil on boards and four large oil on canvass paintings by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Pocket Gala Apple with Oil Paint on Canvas, Painting by Dani Humberstone
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
of her Pocket Painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Blage. Small, horizontal landscape, impressionism, France
Located in Oslo, NO
"In my oil painting I capture the fleeting moments of everyday life in an impressionistic manner
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Recco. Horizontal, landscape, sea, town, small, Italy
Located in Oslo, NO
"In my oil paintings, captured in an impressionistic style, you can feel the liveliness and energy
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Egg Blackbird
s (White Collection) Pocket, original painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Humberstone as part of her Pocket painting series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pina. Animal Paintings
Located in Oslo, NO
This is a small yet impressive oil painting that imitates a wall with a snail on it. It's a part of
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Another Way To See, Small Works No. 143
By Sasha Hallock
Located in New York, NY
As a whole, these paintings continue my exploration of building forms through intuitive,
responsive
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Corsican path and olive tree
Located in Genève, GE
countryside with remarkable authenticity. This painting is a celebration of the rustic charm, tranquillity and
Category
Late 20th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Expressionist Clown Portrait #2, 1960s
By Marjorie May Blake
Located in Soquel, CA
Small and colorful expressionist portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Italian Oil on Board, “Riders in Landscape with Villa”, attr. Zuccarelli
Located in Atlanta, GA
In a small square (later) frame with a small plaque attributing Francesco Zuccarelli of Tuscany, b
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Paintings
Materials
Paint
Small street orchestra with accordion and clarinet
Located in Genève, GE
centered on everyday urban life.
• Maurice Fiala oil on panel
• 1938 modernist painting
• Street
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ladybird Pocket Painting 7
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rural England, Small Oil on Canvas, Unframed, Barbara Larimer, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sweet painting of a river's edge, inscribed "Rural England" in verso, and signed in the lower left
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Small bell tower of Portalet, Switzerland
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Poppies Of Werdenberg. Small, square landscape, impressionism, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
Using vibrant oil paints, I captured the essence of a blooming field that speaks of the power and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walensee. Sunset. Small format, horizontal, lake, mountains, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
- someone is rushing home after a hard day at work.
The painting is painted in oil on canvas, in a small
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Party Ring Pocket Painting , Still life, Sweet Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
series featuring small scale realistic oil paintings, with a nod to baroque still life painting. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small village in autumn and Le Salève
Located in Genève, GE
the elegance of the composition. This sober yet sophisticated painting reveals an intimate connection
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Small Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of small oil paintings available for sale. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Abstract or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Small oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, blue and more. Linda Holt, Jennifer Hornyak, Geri Eubanks, Judy Reynolds and Jean Soyer took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small small oil paintings measuring 3 inches across are available.
How Much are Small Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for small oil paintings we offer is $1,000, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $219,991 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
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.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Small Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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, 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, 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, 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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