Question 1

How much is an original oil painting worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

What was the main theme of Western painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is abstract oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

How do you maintain oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

How do I identify an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

When was oil paint invented?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Who is the father of oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the difference between Eastern and Western landscape paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What makes an oil painting valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Do oil paintings darken over time?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

How much are oil paintings worth?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

How much do oil paintings cost?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

Did Dali use oil paint?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Can you use oil paint on wood?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

Accepted Answer

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.

Western Oil Painting

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Senkichiro NasakaWork by Senkichiro Nasaka. Painting on paper executed in 1963 (abstract), 1962

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Senkichiro NasakaWork by Senkichiro Nasaka. Painting on paper executed in 1962 (abstract), 1962

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Senkichiro NasakaWork by Senkichiro Nasaka. Mixed media on paper (1962) (abstract painting), 1962

Late 20th Century American Paintings

"Stagecoach Crossing" Original Painting by Sheryl Bodily

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Original Painting "Laying in Wait" by Ron Crooks

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Crystal DiPietroPhacelia, Oil Painting, 2020

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Mary RobertsonBook Cliffs Near Green River No 3, 2011

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Mary RobertsonBook Cliffs Near Green River No 1, 2011

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Lisa ElleyDesert Bloom, Oil Painting, 2021

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Crystal DiPietroMountain Majesty, Oil Painting, 2020

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Jonelle SummerfieldView of Sedona, Oil Painting, 2024

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Joanie FordCathedral Rock Ranch, Oil Painting, 2019

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Elizabeth GaratTaos Gorge Landscape, Oil Painting, 2020

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Pair of Framed Japanese Embroidery Art Portraits

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Crystal DiPietroMorning Comes to the Meadow, Oil Painting, 2019

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Jonelle SummerfieldView from the Airport Mesa Trail, Oil Painting, 2024

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Crystal DiPietroI Wish That I Could Ride on the Shadows of Clouds, Oil Painting, 2020

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Framed Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Tapestry Panel Meiji Period

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Period Carved Root Wood Serving Tray, ca. 1868-1912

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Pagoda Scenery

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Bryan Mark TaylorModern Impressionist Western Plein air Landscape oil "Chicken Coop", 2019

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Sheryl L. BodilyVintage American Impressionist Western Horse Landscape Signed Framed Painting, 1960

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Augusta Wilson"Western Sky", abstract oil painting on canvas, 2023

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Joseph Stahley Joseph Stahley Oil Painting ORIGINAL Signed Western Winter Landscape Artwork SBO

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Joseph StahleyJoseph Stahley ORIGINAL Oil Painting HAND Signed Western Artwork Horse Authentic

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Mary Sinner"No Flash Photography", Western Rodeo Cowboy, Modern Retro Original Oil Painting, 2019

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Marjorie TietjensMarjorie Tietjens Original Oil On Board Painting Signed Western Landscape Art

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Andrew PetersAndrew Peters Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Landscape Western Artwork

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Buck McCainBuck McCain Original Oil On Canvas Painting Signed Western Mountain Landscape

Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Andrew PetersAndrew Peters Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Landscape Western Artwork

1990s Landscape Paintings

Thomas KinkadeThomas Kinkade Original Oil Painting On Board Western Illustration Signed Art, 1994

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Michael AlbrechtsenMichael Albrechtsen Original Oil Painting On Canvas Western Wildlife Signed Art

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Harry KoyamaLate Day Bison, Wildlife Impressionist Oil Painting on Panel, Western Art, 2006

Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Gregory WilhelmiGregory Wilhelmi Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Landscape Western Art, 2004

1970s Realist Landscape Paintings

Peter EllenshawPeter Ellenshaw Large Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Western Mountain Landscape, 1970

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Dan NaminghaDan Namingha Oil Painting On Canvas Original Signed Western Abstract Landscape, 2007

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Jason Rich Aspen Trail Original Jason Rich Autumn Tree Landscape Oil Painting Western Art, 2023

20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Joseph StahleyJoseph Stahley ORIGINAL Painting Signed Western Oil On Board Art Horse Cowboy

2010s Folk Art Paintings

Terry TurrellSpaghetti Western

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Senkichiro Nasaka
Work by Senkichiro Nasaka. Painting on paper executed in 1963 (abstract), 1962

Senkichiro Nasaka
Work by Senkichiro Nasaka. Painting on paper executed in 1962 (abstract), 1962

Senkichiro Nasaka
Work by Senkichiro Nasaka. Mixed media on paper (1962) (abstract painting), 1962

Crystal DiPietro
Phacelia, Oil Painting, 2020

Mary Robertson
Book Cliffs Near Green River No 3, 2011

Mary Robertson
Book Cliffs Near Green River No 1, 2011

Lisa Elley
Desert Bloom, Oil Painting, 2021

Crystal DiPietro
Mountain Majesty, Oil Painting, 2020

Jonelle Summerfield
View of Sedona, Oil Painting, 2024

Joanie Ford
Cathedral Rock Ranch, Oil Painting, 2019

Elizabeth Garat
Taos Gorge Landscape, Oil Painting, 2020

Crystal DiPietro
Morning Comes to the Meadow, Oil Painting, 2019

Jonelle Summerfield
View from the Airport Mesa Trail, Oil Painting, 2024

Crystal DiPietro
I Wish That I Could Ride on the Shadows of Clouds, Oil Painting, 2020

Bryan Mark Taylor
Modern Impressionist Western Plein air Landscape oil "Chicken Coop", 2019

Sheryl L. Bodily
Vintage American Impressionist Western Horse Landscape Signed Framed Painting, 1960

Augusta Wilson
"Western Sky", abstract oil painting on canvas, 2023

Joseph Stahley
Joseph Stahley Oil Painting ORIGINAL Signed Western Winter Landscape Artwork SBO

Joseph Stahley
Joseph Stahley ORIGINAL Oil Painting HAND Signed Western Artwork Horse Authentic

Mary Sinner
"No Flash Photography", Western Rodeo Cowboy, Modern Retro Original Oil Painting, 2019

Marjorie Tietjens
Marjorie Tietjens Original Oil On Board Painting Signed Western Landscape Art

Andrew Peters
Andrew Peters Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Landscape Western Artwork

Buck McCain
Buck McCain Original Oil On Canvas Painting Signed Western Mountain Landscape

Andrew Peters
Andrew Peters Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Landscape Western Artwork

Thomas Kinkade
Thomas Kinkade Original Oil Painting On Board Western Illustration Signed Art, 1994

Michael Albrechtsen
Michael Albrechtsen Original Oil Painting On Canvas Western Wildlife Signed Art

Harry Koyama
Late Day Bison, Wildlife Impressionist Oil Painting on Panel, Western Art, 2006

Gregory Wilhelmi
Gregory Wilhelmi Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Landscape Western Art, 2004

Peter Ellenshaw
Peter Ellenshaw Large Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Western Mountain Landscape, 1970

Dan Namingha
Dan Namingha Oil Painting On Canvas Original Signed Western Abstract Landscape, 2007

Jason Rich
Aspen Trail Original Jason Rich Autumn Tree Landscape Oil Painting Western Art, 2023

Joseph Stahley
Joseph Stahley ORIGINAL Painting Signed Western Oil On Board Art Horse Cowboy

Terry Turrell
Spaghetti Western

Bill Freeman
Bill Freeman Original Oil On Canvas Painting Signed Western Landscape Framed Art

Joseph Stahely
Joseph Stahley Original Painting Oil On Board Signed Western Cowboy Horse Art

Gerry Metz
Gerry Metz Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Western Cowboy Horse Artwork

Clay Wagstaff
Clay Wagstaff Rare Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Western Landscape Art, 2000

Jack Jordan
Jack Jordan Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Landscape Western Artwork SBO

Bruce Cody
Bruce Cody Original Western Landscape Oil Painting On Board Signed Framed Art

Cyrus Afsary
Cyrus Afsary Original Painting Oil On Board Western Landscape Signed Framed Art

Clyde Aspevig
Clyde Aspevig Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Desert Western Landscape Art

Robert Morgan
Robert Morgan Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Western Landscape Horse Art, 1990

Frank Magsino
Frank Magsino Original Oil On Board Painting Signed Western Landscape Framed Art

Joe Abbrescia
Joe Abbrescia Original Oil Painting On Canvas Board Signed Western Horse Artwork

Pal Fried
Pal Fried Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Western Horseback Cowboy

Pal Fried
Pal Fried Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Bullfight Rodeo Western Signed

eugene garin
Eugene Garin Oil On Canvas Painting Signed Western Mountain Landscape Large Art

Dan Wingren
Dan Wingren Original Western Landscape Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Large Art, 1960

Paul Grimm
Paul Grimm Large Original Western Landscape Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Art, 1969

Ray Swanson
Ray Swanson Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Western Barn Landscape Artwork

Lee Logan
Lee Logan Original Oil On Canvas Painting Signed Western Desert Landscape Art