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"Healing Promise" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired by master artists like
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"CAREFREE" WESTERN, COWBOYS, HORSES, CATTLE, PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS (1921-1990)
By James Boren
Located in San Antonio, TX
noted watercolor and oil painter of western scenes and member of the Cowboy Artists of America, James
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Film Still #2 (portrait, western movie, cowboy, Hat, shadow, monochrome art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Desert Heartbreaker - Figurative Colorful Western Pinup Cowgirl Mixed Media Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and accessibility to his work. • Original acrylic painting on paper measuring 24 inches high by 18
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel

Film Still #1 (portrait, western movie, cowboy, Hat, shadow, monochrome art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Film Still #3 (portrait, western movie, cowboy, Hat, shadow, monochrome art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
desolation. keywords; western, cowboy Hat, green coat, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Colorado Sunset" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired by master artists like
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

"Distant Rains" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired by master
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

"Southern Colorado Skies" by Michael Magrin, Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Wood Panel

American New Mexico NAVAJO Realist South Western Portrait American Indian Man
Located in New York, NY
Jimmy Abeita B. 1947 painting is oil on canvas Image 9x12 Overall with frame 15x18 inches Signed
Category

1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"JUST ENOUGH SHADE" ARIZONA ARTIST ROSS STEFAN (1934-1999) WESTERN HORSES MORE
Located in San Antonio, TX
Ross Stefan (1934-1999) Image Size: 16 x 25 Frame Size: 26 x 34 Medium: oil on canvas "Just Enough
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Riders Through the Canyon, Mid-Century Western Landscape, Cleveland School
By Frank Wilcox
Located in Beachwood, OH
Riders Through the Canyon, c. 1941 Oil on board Signed lower right 24 x 32.25 inches "Also, on
Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

MARTIN GRELLE "Night Stop", WESTERN HORSES SHACK NOCTURNAL 24 x 36 CANVAS
By Martin Grelle
Located in San Antonio, TX
on Canvas 1978 "Night Stop" Nocturnal Western painting Signed lower left Biography Martin Grelle
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Granite Wave, landscape of western desert scene with mountains
By Matt Smith
Located in Rockport, MA
. Painting is 14x18 inches; with frame its 18x22 inches
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"O Precious Thought" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on the sky. Inspired by master
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Mt. Rundle, Canada , Alberta, Prix de West, National Academy of Western Art
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
before Mt. Rundle in the Canadian Rockies. Son of western artist Bryon Wolfe, Wayne Wolfe was raised in
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Native American Nature Village Community Western 1970 s Animals Seasons Signed
By Charles Damrow
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Teepee/Indian Village" is an original oil painting on wood panel by Charles Damrow. The artist
Category

1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Film Still #4 (portrait, western movie, cowboy, Hat, shadow, monochrome art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
With eyes obscured and hat lowered, this figure is both iconic and unknowable—a faceless cowboy adrift in a pale, open void. Kosow distills the visual codes of Americana and cinemati...
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"A Winter Stop-Over" Western Stagecoach Snow Scene G. Harvey In 1970 Calendar
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
western hills and prairies to the commerce of its great cities. His original paintings and bronze
Category

1970s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Winter Landscape with Cabin" Nature Western Snow Holiday Hills Mountains Pond
Located in Austin, TX
“Winter Landscape with Cabin” is a snow scene landscape painting by William Thrasher executed in
Category

20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"View of Arizona Desert near Wickenberg" Will Foote, Impressionist Western Scene
Located in New York, NY
on the reverse Oil on artist's board 12 x 16 inches Foote was born on June 29, 1874 in Grand Rapids
Category

1920s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Looks Like Sun" Original Buffalo Art by Brian Keith Stephens, Western Landscape
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
spirit of a western buffalo. This piece, using oil and wax on cotton, measures 32 x 40 inches. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Wax, Oil

"A FINE WELCOME" WESTERN COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA 38 X 50 FRAMED NOCTURNAL
By Gary Niblett
Located in San Antonio, TX
" for New Mexico Magazine, and one of his oil paintings is in the collection of the New Mexico state
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cold Saddle Sunset" Snowy Western Scene with Horses Barn Windmill Country Farm
Located in Austin, TX
drops in the town. This painting is executed in oil on canvas and measures 20" x 16". The piece is
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

G. Harvey "The New Filly" Western Snow Scene, Cowboys, Horses 36 x 42 framed
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
from its western hills and prairies to the commerce of its great cities. His original paintings and
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Gift of Rain" COWBOYS WESTERN SAGUARO CACTUS DESERT SCENE G. Harvey (1933-2017)
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 30 x 24 Frame Size: 44 x 38 Medium: Oil on canvas “ Gift Of Rain “ G. Harvey (Gerald Harvey Jones
Category

1990s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
to capture the elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"He Had Found His Quarry–Now the Question Was–What To Do" Western Illustration
By Frank Schoonover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
“The Gun-Runners” by Edwin Cole, published in The Youth’s Companion, May 6, 1926, pg. 343. Western
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Moonrise Over the South Platte" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
to capture the elements ubiquitous to the Western landscape through oil painting, with an emphasis on
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Summer Bouquet , Society of Western Artists, De Young Museum, Oakland Museum
By Clifford Holmes
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
including oil, watercolor and pastel and his favored subjects included portraits, landscapes and still-lives
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"TRAIL TO EAGLE NEST" WESTERN SNOW COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA NICE! FRAME 32 X 46
By Melvin Warren
Located in San Antonio, TX
Melvin Warren (1920 - 1995) Texas Artist Image Size: 22 x 36 Frame Size: 32 x 46 Medium: Oil Dated
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Down By The Rio Grande" Texas Cowboy Western Dallas Artist Fred Darge 1900-1978
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fred Darge (1900-1978) Dallas Image Size: 24 x 30 Frame Size: 32 x 38 Medium: Oil, "Down By
Category

1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"LOST AND FOUND" CATTLE STRAYS IN WEST TEXAS. WESTERN COWBOY COWS. FRAME 30 X 42
Located in San Antonio, TX
Lester Hughes (1938-2021) El Paso Artist Image Size: 24 x 36 Frame Size: 30 x 42 Medium: Oil "Lost
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Beaver Pond" Original Oil Painting by Ace Powell
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Oil paintings, paintings - Western, Ace Powell.    
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Chasing the Blackfeet" Original Oil Painting by Ace Powell
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Oil Paintings, Paintings - Western, Ace Powell.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Western Panorama with Sculpture of Native American Warrior
By Mark Beard
Located in New York, NY
Oil on two joined canvases Signed and dated, l.c. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in
Category

1980s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"End of the Run" Original Oil Painting by Ace Powell
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Oil paintings, paintings - Western, Ace
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

“Silver Plume, Colorado” – Early 20th-Century Western Mountain Landscape
By Elsie Haddon Haynes
Located in Denver, CO
pines, while a winding river and rustic mountain homes complete this evocative Western landscape
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Keep Out, This Means You" Original Oil Painting by Ace Powell
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
be your trusted source. Oil Paintings, Paintings - Western, Ace Powell.    
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oxen and Mule Drawn Wagon on the Trail Western Landscape
By Frank Wilcox
Located in Beachwood, OH
Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887-1964) Oxen and Mule Drawn Wagon on the Trail, 1949 Oil on board
Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil

James A. Fetherolf, "Memories", Framed Oil Painting, U.S., Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
landscape oil painting on canvas - exacting detail throughout - signed lower left - titled on the stretcher
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Giltwood

"Seen and Unseen #6749" - Contemporary Still Life Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third Dimensions. Peng’s work has won
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"The Clash Within Harmony #12591" - Contemporary Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Experimental No. 2 #6964" - Contemporary Abstract Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third Dimensions. Peng’s work has won
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"The Truths #6032" - Contemporary Abstract Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third Dimensions. Peng’s work has won
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"The Truths #9783" - Contemporary Abstract Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"The Truths #9978" - Contemporary Abstract Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third Dimensions. Peng’s work has won
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Inwardness #11082021" - digital mixed media photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third Dimensions. Peng’s work has won
Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

"Out of Siege #1829" - Figurative Black and White Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting—the Cavalier Perspective, Line, Void, Qi (Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Out of Siege #1583" - Figurative Black and White Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting—the Cavalier Perspective, Line, Void, Qi (Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Out of Siege #1579" - Figurative Black and White Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting—the Cavalier Perspective, Line, Void, Qi (Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Seen and Unseen #3979" - Contemporary Still Life Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third Dimensions. Peng’s work has won
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Out of Siege #1390" - Figurative Black and White Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting—the Cavalier Perspective, Line, Void, Qi (Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Out of Siege #1729" - Figurative Black and White Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting—the Cavalier Perspective, Line, Void, Qi (Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Seen and Unseen #3798" - Contemporary Still Life Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Perspective, Line, Void, Qi (Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Out of Siege #1669" - Figurative Black and White Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Qi (Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Seen and Unseen #4006" - Contemporary Still Life Photography - Zao Wou-Ki
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and Third Dimensions. Peng’s work has won
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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Western Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate western oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect western oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right western oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. There have been many interesting western oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Lester Hughes, Dan Young, John Cook, Peggy Judy and Billy Schenck are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Western Oil Painting?

The average selling price for a western oil painting we offer is $3,120, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $57,000 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 Western Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is much debate about what the main theme of Western painting is. Some art historians state that the theme is the representation of the human form. However, others argue that it is more about how artists perceive the world and choose to present it. Early Western art typically had religious or mythological themes. You'll find a large collection of Western paintings on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between Eastern and Western landscape paintings is traditionally in how artists seek to represent natural settings. Over hundreds of years, Western artists strived to make landscape paintings more realistic by incorporating techniques like linear and atmospheric perspective. In the East, landscape artists focused more on showing the rich details that give natural environments their beauty rather than on making their works appear three-dimensional through perspective. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of landscape paintings.
  • 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.

    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 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.

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