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Sunday Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Khrystyna Kozyuk
Located in Yardley, PA
It is an ORIGINAL painting not a print or reproduction or mass produced art! I personally pack my
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cefalu sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Studio painting done after the plain air on the location :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Sail, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lisa H. Ridabock
Located in Yardley, PA
"Painting from my memories and emotions, I view the outside world from an inward perspective. I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Flash, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Miller
Located in Yardley, PA
My abstract paintings are all about creating excitement for the viewer through concentrated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sunset in Perrigny" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Sunset in Perrigny" is an oil painting that depicts clusters of
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Evening Sea Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsk "Evening Sea Sunset" 70.0 X 85.0
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Peace at Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Every colour of the rainbow shows up in this sunset of an old forgotten boat on the beach. The
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dreamy Sunset Colors, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Behshad Arjomandi
Located in Yardley, PA
Original hand-painted painting. A dream sunset with vibrant colors. An original painting that
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter village sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The image illustrates a tranquil winter scene set in a small village during sunset. A country road
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Beach Cancun, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Victoria Veedell
Located in Yardley, PA
I love painting sunsets. This was from a summer vacation spent in Mexico. The beautiful colors of
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Manhattan Sunset, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
A view of the Manhattan Sky Line from the Jersey City side of the Hudson River at sunset
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter forest sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An oil painting depicts a serene winter landscape, with a snow-covered path winding through a
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sicilian sunset 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on canvas plain air painting of a sunset. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset in Laguna, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
A beautiful sunset as I walked down the town of Laguna. I wanted to capture a bit of the essence I
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

My Sunset Sky, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
-my-sunset-sky “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Last Sunset, Original Oil Painting
By Shawn Krueger
Located in Denver, CO
"The Last Sunset" by Shawn Krueger (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset s Last Kiss, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Timon Sloane
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on linen, streched 'gallery style' on 1.5 inch deep stretcher bars. Suitable to be hung
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Over The Meadow. Oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
sunlight in their sunny paintings. Beautiful meadow flowers harmoniously complement the summer warm sunset
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Airplanes at Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting was created by looking at google images on my computer. :: Painting :: Contemporary
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset At Douglas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By German Mckenzie
Located in Yardley, PA
on this oil painting. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sheryl Tempchin
Located in Yardley, PA
To me, sunsets are more than just beautiful natural phenomena. They are the transition between the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Silken Sunset-original realism sunset seascape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
with masterful realism. This original seascape painting, rendered in oil on canvas, invites viewers to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset Barn, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mira Vitarello
Located in Yardley, PA
Large sunset fills the sky behind a muted barn on a snowy field. A rugged driveway winds up to the
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dunes At Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lisa H. Ridabock
Located in Yardley, PA
This original oil painting has been painted on a stretched gallery canvas 1/2" deep. Framing is not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Sunset Light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
En esta obra, he buscado capturar la esencia efÃ
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset at Moss Creek, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, oil painting, orangeSunset at Moss CreekKent SullivanOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Prayer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marlene Llanes
Located in Yardley, PA
Intriguing surreal painting that will make a strong statement once it hangs in your home or
Category

2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

4480 Strong sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by the art works of Turner :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Dream-original figurative seascape oil painting- sunset modern Art
Located in London, Chelsea
oil on canvas, this original seascape painting invites viewers to witness a mesmerizing scene where a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Golden Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemporary abstract painting, oil canvas technique :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset by the river, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting by Ukrainian artist Sergei Chernyakovsky. Oil painting landscape with a lake
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset by the river, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sunset by the river" 40.0 X
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sunset near the river", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset by the river, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sunset by the river" 50.0 X
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset by the Bay, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lauren Acton
Located in Yardley, PA
framed sunset on water series :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset by the marsh, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lauren Acton
Located in Yardley, PA
hues on the earth :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset by the river, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sunset by the river" 50.0 X
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sunset in the mountains", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pickerel Weed Bed Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Allan O Marra
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of several paintings I have created of Pickerel Weed beds in the lake at the front of
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

”Sunset Behind the Barn” American realist, oil painting, sunset, signed framed
By Terry Elkins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Sunset Behind the Barn" is an oil painting by contemporary American painter, Terry Elkins. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sunset West" (2025) Oil Painting, Colorado Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Sunset West" is an original, handmade oil painting of a sunset above
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Fine Early 1800 s English Romantic Sunset Landscape Oval Panel Christies prov.
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Romantic Sunset Landsca English School, early 1800's period oil on wood panel, framed in antique
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset in the Cove, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gayle Fitzpatrick
Located in Yardley, PA
"Sunset In the Cove" depicts the fleet of fishing boats at the end of an August Day, when the
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionst Oil Painting French Painting Sunset with Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on board, unframed 9.5 x 13 inches Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionst Oil Painting French Painting Sunset Over Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011) Oil on board, unframed 9.5 x 13 inches Signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pearly Sunset in Menton. Sunsets, Seascape, sea, horizontal, oil painting, blue
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Pearl Sunset in Menton" was painted in France during the artist Anna Shesterikova's
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Path To Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lisa H. Ridabock
Located in Yardley, PA
This original oil painting has been painted on a stretched gallery canvas, 1/2" deep. Framing is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting Depicting Sunset Over Svolvær, Lofoten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ivan Bergdahl (1929-2021) Sweden Sunset, Svolvær, Lofoten (Solnedgång, Svolvær, Lofoten) oil on
Category

1960s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

368 Positano Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Anne B Schwartz
Located in Yardley, PA
Warm, lush colors of sunsets in Italy. Lots of textures and interesting shapes. This painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset on the East, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Khrystyna Kozyuk
Located in Yardley, PA
It is an ORIGINAL painting not a print or reproduction or mass produced art! I personally pack my
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Forgotten Bedroom", Contemporary, Field, Sunset, Green, Blue, Oil Painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Franklin, MA
“Forgotten Bedroom” by Alexandra Rozenman is a playful oil painting on canvas measuring 50 x 48 x 2
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Sunset titled "Virginia Sunset"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
and genre painting during the late 19th century. Little is known about Langworthy's early life and
Category

Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Clouds Dance Reflections At Sunset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tatyana Fogarty
Located in Yardley, PA
In this oil painting , the tranquil beauty of a sunset cascades over a picturesque landscape. A
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset in Los Angeles. Landscape Painting Square oil, sunset, beach, Los Angeles
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Sunset in Los Angeles" is made in oil on canvas measuring 20x20 cm and depicts a
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pink sunset on the sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
spatial quality, and the colors evoke children's happiness. Oil painting on canvas. Artist's signature
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gower Sunset. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
textured paintings. She can, by a hint of colour or a brush stroke, construct the essence of the landscape
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink sunset by the river, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this oil painting, I've captured a tranquil riverside at dusk, evoking serenity. The
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Sunset Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sunset oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 107 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a sunset oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a sunset oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, black, purple and more. Creating a sunset oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Larry Horowitz, Henri Duhem, Francis E. Jamieson, Paul Manes and Pete Kasprzak are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large sunset oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller sunset oil painting, measuring 1 high and 0.25 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Sunset Oil Painting?

The price for a sunset oil painting in our collection starts at $110 and tops out at $875,000 with the average selling for $2,505.

Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You

It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.

The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.

The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).

Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.

Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Sunset Oil Painting
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.

  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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.

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