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English Oil Painting on Tin
Located in Wilson, NC
English oil painting on tin depicts a tavern scene with children and dogs.
Category

Antique 1840s English Paintings

Materials

Tin

English Oil Painting on Tin
English Oil Painting on Tin
H 30 in W 35 in D 2 in
English Oil Painting Genre Scene
Located in Wilson, NC
English oil painting genre scene has a gold frame with egg and dart molding. It depicts children
Category

Antique 1840s English Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Paint

English Oil Painting Genre Scene
English Oil Painting Genre Scene
H 34 in W 42 in D 3 in
English Oil Painting on Artist Board
Located in Wilson, NC
English oil painting on artist board, depicting a sailor with a lady. The frame has some shrinkage
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Oil Painting on Artist Board
English Oil Painting on Artist Board
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 3 in
19th Century English Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century English oil painting on canvas. Painting depicts a rural scene with some farm
Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

English Oil Painting
Located in Nashville, TN
painted mural of this English countryside estate as it's sure to be a great conversation starter.
Category

Vintage 1950s English Paintings

Materials

Paint

English Oil Painting
English Oil Painting
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 1.25 in
English Oil Painting Ship Sea Scape Maritime Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful English oil painting of a ship in a vivid blue ocean Artist has really captured the
Category

Vintage 1980s Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

English Oil Painting Portrait of a 17th Century Man in Black Cape
Located in New York, NY
English oil painting portrait of 17th century man in black cape with red drape in a mahogany and
Category

Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Paintings

Materials

Mahogany

English Oil Painting Yorkshire Terrier Dogs in Landscape
By Heather Budgett
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb signed English oil painting on canvas, depicting these two characterful Yorkshire Terrier
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century English Oil Painting Figure & Cattle in Green Pastures Valley
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Pastures British artist, late 19th century oil on board, framed framed: 20 x 27 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Woman Standing in Garden Admiring a Parrot 19th c English oil painting
By Edward Charles Barnes
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Institution from 1856-1882. This 19th century English oil painting depicts a Victorian woman standing in a
Category

1860s Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique Victorian English Oil Painting - Woodland River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Country Lady in Headscarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Lady English School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 21.5 x
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Pink Sunset over Lake Landscape Hills
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunset English School, mid 19th century oil on artists board, framed framed: 10 x 14 inches board
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1870's English Oil Painting Woodland Avenue of Trees Figure & Sheep Grazing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Glade British School, circa 1870's period oil on board, framed framed: 7 x 8.5 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 19th C. English Oil Painting -Chasing the Fox- signed, E. Armfield
By Edward Armfield
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large 19th Century English Oil Painting -Chasing the Fox- signed E. Armfield Large, signed
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Vintage Lion Portrait, English Oil Painting, Victorian Pine, Anthropomorphic Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage lion portrait. An English, oil painting on reclaimed Victorian pine, dating to
Category

Late 20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Pine

Cattle Watering Tranquil Pastures Signed 19th century English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed Size: framed:18 x 23.5 inches board: 15.75 x 21 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Country Squire in Yellow Waist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Squire English School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 26 x
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 19th Century English Oil Painting -Five Hunting Dogs- signed E. Armfield.
By Edward Armfield
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large 19th Century English Oil Painting -Five Hunting Dogs- signed E. Armfield. Large, signed
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Mother & Daughter Walking Coastal Pathway, Antique English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
along the coastal path, with the sea beside them. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Portrait of a Naval Officer in Uniform
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Naval Officer English School, early 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 24 x 17
Category

Early 20th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century English Oil Painting Fisherfolk Cornish/ Devon Coastline Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Coastal Cottage (most likely Devon or Cornwall) British School, 19th century oil on canvas
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

River Landscape Shimmering Light Framed English Oil Painting on Canvas
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
British School, impressionist artist, 20th century Oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 15.5 x 19
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Naval Engagement Napoleonic Wars Sea Battle Fine English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporay English School signed oil painting on copper panel framed: 13 x 14.5 inches panel: 8 x
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Horse Race, Signed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Horse Race British School, Mid 20th Century Oil painting on board, framed Signed on the lower
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge Victorian English Oil Painting for Restoration Family Playing Games Outside
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School 18th/ 19th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 35 x 40 inches canvas: 28 x
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Elegant Families Enjoying Sunny Day on Beach, Vintage English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Day on the Beach oil painting on board, framed inscribed verso framed: 28 x 32 inches board: 20 x
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century English Oil Painting - Rural Church in Harvest Field Landscape
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: English Impressionist Title: The Parish Church Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Victorian Portrait of a Gentleman Original 1870's English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Victorian Gentleman English artist, circa 1870's period oil on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 21
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Victorian English Oil Painting Portrait of a Lady with Necklace framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Victorian Lady English artist, circa 1870's period oil on canvas, framed framed: 27 x
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine 1850's English Oil Painting Portrait of a Clergy Man in Clothing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Vicar early/ mid Victorian English artist, circa 1850's oil on canvas, unframed canvas
Category

Mid-19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian English Oil Painting Young Girl In Dress Standing in Village Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century. The painting came from a large
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Folk Art Naive English Oil Painting Country Gentleman on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Naive/ Folk Art School, 20th century oil on board, framed framed: 12 x 16 inches board
Category

20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large Antique English Oil Painting Portrait of Clerical Gentleman in Robes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Clerical Gentleman English School, early 1800's period oil on canvas, framed framed: 41.5 x 34
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Windsor/ Eton on the River Thames Sunset Antique Signed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The River Thames at Eton/ Windsor British artist, late 19th century signed oil on canvas, framed
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Still Life Fruit Antique English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fine Still Life Fruit English School, Early 20th Century Oil painting on board, framed Dated
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cattle in Pastoral Landscape by Stream Victorian English Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cattle by Stream English artist, late 19th century inscribed on label verso oil on board, framed
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Setter Dogs Hunting in Scottish Highland Moors Signed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hunting in Scotland by T.H.Parker, British 20th century signed oil on board, framed framed: 19 x 23
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cottage Interior 19th Century English Oil Painting by Dave Crockett
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on canvas laid on board, cottage interior scene, signed with indistinct date circa 1860, Image
Category

Mid-19th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English Oil Painting River Scene Figure in Old Punt by British Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English school (late 19th/ early 20th century) A river scene with figure in a punt, oil painting on
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic Tallship at Sea with Whale in Water off Coastline, English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
James Hardy (British contemporary, 21st century) signed oil painting on board, framed board: 8 x 10
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Peasant Girl, 19th Century English Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 15 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches (39.5 x 28.75 cm) Original gilt frame This is a
Category

19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning Drive in Hyde Park, 20th Century English Oil Painting
By Doris Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas, signed lower right Image size: 28 3/4 x 28 3/4 inches (73 x  73 cm) Contemporary
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of English Oil Paintings on Canvas, 'Sisters'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming pair of late 18th English century oil paintings on canvas. Each painting portrays a
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Langdale Lake District Fine English Oil Painting Mountain Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
M.Barton, English late 20th century Summer Morning, Langdale (English Lake District) signed oil
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Interior with Several Figures Antique English Oil Painting
By Victorian School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Victorian Interior English School, 19th century oil on board, framed behind glass hence photo
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

VINTAGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING - FARMYARD BUILDINGS WITH TRACTOR & CHICKENS
By Tommaso Principe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Farmyard" by Roy Merrington, British 20th century signed lower front oil painting on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Borrowdale English Lake District Large Signed Framed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Borrowdale by Alan. B . Charlton (British, 20th century) oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 33
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Christmas English Oil Painting Two Deer in Winter Snow with Holly, signed 1960's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, circa 1960's signed lower left corner Christmas in the Woods oil on board, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

LARGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING TUDOR HOUSES IN WINTER SNOW LANDSCAPE
By Roy Merrington
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Tudor House in Winter Landscape" by Roy Merrington (British, contemporary) Signed, Oil painting on
Category

20th Century Gothic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Farmer in Field with Donkeys & Goat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: framed: 15 x 17 painting: 12 x 14 inches
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Traditional Fishing Boats Beached on Shore Signed English Oil Painting
By J. Hardy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
James Hardy (British contemporary, 21st century) signed oil painting on board, framed board: 8 x 10
Category

2010s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique 19th Century English Oil Painting Figures outside Country Cottage
By circle of John Constable
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Cottage English School, first half 19th century circle of John Constable oil on board
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Workers by Lake in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Victorian style) signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 19 x 23 inches canvas: 14 x 18 inches
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunset Fishing Landscape Laying Nets Large Traditional English Oil Painting
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Laying the Nets by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, framed
Category

Early 2000s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian English Oil Painting Gardener Returning Home to Country Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Returning Home" by Walter S. Stacey (British 1846-1929) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 35 x
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian English Oil Painting Fisherboats on Beach Coastline & Figures Sunset
By Sidney Yates Johnson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunset on the Beach by Sidney Yates Johnson (British fl. 1890-1920) signed with monogram, oil on
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

SIGNED VINTAGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING - CHILDREN PLAYING BY WOODLAND STREAM
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the Woodland Stream. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: canvas: 20 x 30 inches, frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Rural Landscape English Oil Painting Pastoral Meadows Animals & Pond
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Circle of Alfred Augustus Glendening, British 1861-1907 inscribed verso signed with initials oil on
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elegant Georgian Young Ladies Woodland Park Antique English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Morning Amusement' English School, circa 1800's after the painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds, British
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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English Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the english oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Old Masters versions now, or shop for Old Masters creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a english 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. Adding a english 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, blue and more. There have been many interesting english oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Dorothy Alexandra Johnson, Jamel Akib, Ann Helen English, Donise English and Angela Wakefield are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much is an English Oil Painting?

The price for a english oil painting in our collection starts at $100 and tops out at $356,715 with the average selling for $2,987.
Questions About English 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 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 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 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 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
    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 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.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • David Brooker Fine Art
    David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021
    That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of an oil painting depends on the quality and artist. Work with an appraiser to determine the value. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. Browse a selection of expertly vetted authentic vintage oil paintings on 1stDibs.

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Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.

Sherron Francis Is the AbEx Painter You Need to Know Now

The lyrical painter was a hotshot in the 1970s New York art scene when she decided to leave it behind. A new show at Lincoln Glenn puts Francis's work back in the spotlight.