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Green Wave storm seascape atmospheric
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Green Wave oil on linen 30 x 48 inches Original oil on linen painting, inspired by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Beautiful wave 30X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
This piece captures the raw, tumultuous energy of a wave at its peak, a moment both mightily
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

F. Petersen - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Fishing Boat in High Waves
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic nautical scene depicting fishing vessels amidst turbulent seas. A prominent boat can be seen listing precariously in the foreground, whilst another ship struggles against ...
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wave, South Wales, Original Painting, Semi Abstract Seascape, Ocean art, Blue
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
“Wave” is a semi abstract seascape painting by Helen Howells. It was inspired by coast of South
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Glistening Tide Contemporary seascape painting of the beach, waves, blue
By LINARES
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Glistening Tides' truly conveys Linares amazing attention to detail. The sea foam is extraordinary and the beautiful detailing in the water and skis. Like looking through a window. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Lost in Reverie" (2023) by Sheri Farabaugh, Original Painting, Crashing Waves
Located in Denver, CO
"Lost in Reverie" by Shari Farabaugh (United States) is a handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wave After Wane - contemporary abstract blue grey surf seascape oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
mysterious echo. His feelings towards the paintings create an unease of something that appears to have
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

J. A. Hawkey - 20th Century Oil, Crashing Waves In Green And Pink
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful coastal seascape with dramatic white tipped waves crashing on imposing cliffs. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Waves and Diamonds
By Aaron Collier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Aaron Collier is a visual artist living in New Orleans. He teaches drawing and painting at Tulane
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sparkling Crest Photorealist painting of a blue, turquoise wave, sea foam
By Marc Esteve
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sparkling Crest' is a realist Contemporary Seascape Painting by Marc Esteve. Sea, sand and waves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waves blue horizon - Sunset, skyline, seascape, ocean turquoise waves
Located in Vienna, AT
. The subtly textured brushstrokes in the lower half suggest the gentle waves of the ocean, while the
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Sea, Waves Oil cm. 64 x 54 Light blue, Offer Free Shipping
By Vladimir Joukov
Located in Torino, IT
Sea, Waves,Blue,Light blue,20th,Impressionist,Water
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crashing Waves Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Majestic vintage seascape with dynamic waves crashing along a rocky coast by H.T. Wert (American
Category

1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Grey Waves by Lenny Cornforth, Seascape painting, Aerial view, Original art
Located in Deddington, GB
painting takes inspiration from winter surfing on Polzeath beach in Cornwall, capturing the ocean waves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

«Evening Symphony of the Sea» — Hyperrealistic Painting of Ocean Sunset and Wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting depicts a magical moment between day and night at the seaside. The sand still holds
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Waves 08.29.2010
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Nelson White's yellow and red umbrella stands tall in front of a rough sea in the background. Impasto white caps creates more drama in the sea.
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Riding the wave
By Philippe Huart
Located in Malmo, SE
paintings – which divides the canvas in half lengthwise, thereby offering two realities that answer each
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seascape Painting of Waves Crashing against the Rocks at Pacific Grove, Monterey
Located in Preston, GB
Seascape Painting of Waves Crashing against the Rocks at Pacific Grove, Monterey in California by
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Waves, Versilia, Italy
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Oil Painting of the waves in Versilia, Italy, from plenaire .
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

When the wave recedes Louis-Paul Ordonneau Contemporary painting landscape sea
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on canvas Hand-signed on the back by the artist Louis-Paul Ordonneau is a French painter
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract floral, red floral, flowers oil painting, Floral Composition, Symphony.
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Introducing "Floral Symphony" by renowned artist Koko Hovaguimian, an exquisite oil painting that
Category

2010s 85 New Wave Still-life Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

Malibu Dawn Patrol, Surfer, Water, Painting, Blue, Orange, Male Figure, Waves
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Malibu Dawn Patrol is a figurative artwork featuring a male surfer catching a wave. It is a mixed
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

20th Century French Modernist Signed Oil Rolling Waves at Sea Turquoise Purple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sea by Louis Eugene Glasser (French b. 1897) signed oil on board, framed framed: 22.5 x 29.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ocean wave - Turquoise water and ocean skyline, blue seascape, waves
Located in Vienna, AT
Original seascape oil painting on a round D 80 canvas and sides 2 cm deep. In this painting, I have
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Caribbean waves at noon
Located in Zofingen, AG
Caribbean waves at noon - Impressionism oil. acr. CANVAS,, 70CM x 80CM, 27.5" x 31.5" in. 2023
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Pink Skies Contemporary Seascape painting of water, rocks, pebbles and waves
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Pink Skies' truly conveys Linares amazing attention to detail. The sea foam is extraordinary and the beautiful detailing in the water and skis. Like looking through a window. You ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Waves blue horizon 2- Sunset, skyline, seascape, ocean turquoise waves
Located in Vienna, AT
. The subtly textured brushstrokes in the lower half suggest the gentle waves of the ocean, while the
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"CRASHING WAVES" GALVESTON SEASCAPE
By Paul Schumann
Located in San Antonio, TX
Paul Schumann 1876-1946 Galveston Artist Size: 9 x 12 Frame: 13.75 x 16.75 Medium: Oil "Crashing
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beach Cloudscape VIII, Oil Painting
By Nancy Hughes Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sunset, southern, Atlantic, moody, sand, waves, seascape, realism, oil painting, purpleBeach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

THE WAVE N.5 - Massimo Caiafa Abastract Oil on Canvas, Italy.2018
By Massimo Caiafa
Located in Napoli, IT
constantly evolving, always experimenting with new techniques and His paintings are often monochromatic or
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

THE WAVE N.6 - Massimo Caiafa Abastract Oil on Canvas, Italy.2018
By Massimo Caiafa
Located in Napoli, IT
constantly evolving, always experimenting with new techniques and His paintings are often monochromatic or
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A seascape with waves III
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this painting, I poured my passion into capturing the relentless energy and beauty of the sea
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rolling Surf Pacific Coast Landscape Small Paintings 9" x 12" Framed Waves
By Steve Parker
Located in Houston, TX
Pacific Coast Coast in 2024. It is Oil on Canvas with a custom made frame. There is a similar painting
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Wave-Particle by Jeff Chester, Oil on Canvas, Pop Realism and Americana
By Jeff Chester
Located in Dallas, TX
developing his technical painting skills while simultaneously working as a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Alkyd

Great Wave
By Fabian Jean
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Fabian Jean graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University. He has had solo exhibitions in Montreal, Toronto and Halifax and has been included in several group exhi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

A seascape with crushing waves
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the raw, unbridled power of the ocean with its towering
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ship on the waves
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 39.5 x 48 x 3 cm
Category

1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Beach Contemporary Seascape painting of the waves, sand and setting sun
By Ignacio Trelis
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sunset Beach' a highly detailed portrait painting of a sunset beach, oranges, blues and sand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Blue Wave, Pink Umbrella
Located in Deddington, GB
Blue Wave, Pink Umbrella [2022] original Acrylic on Canvas Image size: H:35 cm x W:35 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

After The Last Wave
By Wes Hempel
Located in Fairfield, CT
A walk through any major museum will reveal paintings that depict or legitimate only certain kinds
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dawn Seascape Painting with Pink Sky and Waves by 20th Century British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Dawn Seascape Painting with Pink Sky and Waves by 20th Century British Artist, Norman Scott Art
Category

1980s English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Night Wave with October Moon III
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Night Wave with October Moon III By Maggi Hambling 2001 Signed, titled and dated on reverse Oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Caribbean waves at noon 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
Caribbean waves at noon 2 - Impressionism oil. acr. CANVAS,, 69 cm x 61 cm, 27" x 24" in. 2023
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Fragment of a sea wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I sought to capture the essence and vitality of the sea. With each
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Long Walk on the Beach, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, romance, submarine, shore, wave, water, people, pop, seascape, oil painting, blueLong Walk on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fish in Waves Ocean Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Fish Stream in Waves original oil painting by Olga Nikitina Title: Fish in Waves Size: 24x36
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Waves Crashing on the Rocks
Located in San Francisco, CA
Here’s a recipe for an instant coastal escape. It’s all there in this painting, the exploding spray
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The waves of warm memories
By Ivan Turetskyy
Located in London, GB
oil on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Lone Figure and Boats by the Gentle Waves of a Calm Coastline French Oil
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Calm Coastline by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930) size: 9 x 10.5 inches oil painting on board, unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wave - Large horizontal peaceful abstraction
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The palette of Wave exudes a soothing, earthly, elegance. Working with a new medium and a new
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Crayon, Wax Crayon, Acrylic

Impressionistic Seascape with Waves on Rocks
Located in Soquel, CA
Impressionistic Seascape with Waves on Rocks This lovely seascape features waves crashing onto
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Waves Coopers Beach 09.21.2020
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"The Waves Coopers Beach 09.21.2020" is an oil painting of an Hamptons beach, Cooper's beach
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Crash Of A Wave
By Deedra Ludwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rather than re-creating a literal landscape on canvas or paper, I aim to express its essence in a rich and complex form of delicately painted organic subjects that float and trail ac...
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

Christopher Tugwell South African waves breaking
Located in San Francisco, CA
$7000. This striking oil on the board was most likely painted in the 1960s or 70s. The painting measures
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century Blue Wave Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful monochromatic seascape in blue featuring a dramatic crashing wave by an unknown Northern
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

On the crest of a wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I sought to capture the dynamic and ever-changing spirit of the sea
Category

2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

GETTING CONSTANT WAVINGS FROM SURRAUNDINGS
By Alexander Gore
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on handmade paper. Hand signed and dated on front by the artist. Artwork sheet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Handmade Paper

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Wave Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact wave oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 63 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a wave oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right wave oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, blue, brown and beige. A wave oil painting from Annie Wildey, Deborah Freedman, Iryna Kastsova, Jean Soyer and Todd Kenyon — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. If space is limited, you can find a small wave oil painting measuring 4 high and 0.1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 120 across to better suit those in the market for a large wave oil painting.

How Much is a Wave Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a wave oil painting in our inventory may begin at $300 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

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Questions About Wave 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, 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.

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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, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs 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
    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 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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