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Miracle (yellow banana couple surrealist oil painting comical vintage figurative
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, food, oil painting, earth tones, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Deer Food, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
drops on the ground will be food for wild critters. This was done with quality oil paints and cold wax
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

top banana, colorful food theme oil painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Elephant Food in the Sun, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sylvia Shanahan
Located in Yardley, PA
Although I live in Florida, I love the desert. This painting was from a reference photo that I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

'No Paradise Without Food': Astronaut on Inflatable Pig Oil Painting
By Andreas Claussen
Located in Denver, CO
Andreas Claussen's 2023 masterpiece "There Is No Paradise Without Food," a significant work from
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Talk about My Food" oil on board
By Zeal Harris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Caribbean Cultural Center of the African Diaspora in New York. "Talk about My Food" oil on board an
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Meat Stack. Burger. Overload. Fast Food. Cheeseburger. Oil Painting
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Lingee is a Fine Artist who enjoys painting things around her. Her observations of subjects
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sea Food Platter Still Life Lobster & Sea Food on Table Signed French Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
bottle, lobster, oysters, etc) Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: framed:27.25 x 31.5 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

LARGE 1970'S FRENCH CUBIST STILL LIFE OIL PAINTING - TABLE WITH FOOD & WINE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
setting with food and wine. Medium & Size: oil painting on canvas: 20 x 25.5 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Onions and Glass Bowl, super realistic oil painting food still life
By Douglas Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A still life painting in oil on canvas of red and yellow onions and onion skins with a glass bowl
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Spring Onions, oil on canvas, food, realistic
By Doug Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painted directly from live observation, Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings explore translucency
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oriental Oranges, food art, original paintings, affordable art
By Kate Verrion
Located in Deddington, GB
painting by Kate Verrion. Kate’s photographic style gives her work an intricacy rarely found. Oil Paint on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Food of Love, 2019 - Eileen Cooper (Figurative Painting)
By Eileen Cooper
Located in London, GB
The Food of Love, 2019 - Eileen Cooper (Figurative Painting) Signed on reverse Oil on canvas 60 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Breakfast", Woman Figure, Interior Food, Morning Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Breakfast" is a piece by Akira Gordon made from acrylic and oil on canvas. This piece measures 40
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pocket Raspberry Original Painting, Baroque style, Realism, food
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Raspberry is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Pear and a Half realist study oil painting signed fruit food small classic
By John Wilde
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"A Pear and a Half" is an original oil painting created by John Wilde. Signed “J” upper left. Dated
Category

1960s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Stouffer's' still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Eggs' still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

'Mayo' still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

A Celebration, Original Painting, Contemporary, Food, Still Life
Located in Deddington, GB
This piece celebrates many of the good things in life - colour, pattern & cake! Rendered in oil
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel

Junk Food Junkie
By Nelson De La Nuez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
all sides of the canvas. This one-of-a-kind pop art painting measures 42 inches square. De la Nuez
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Les Halles Food Market
By Roland Hamon
Located in London, GB
'Les Halles Food Market', oil on canvas (circa 1960s), by Roland Hamon. This artwork captures a
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Ground Beef' still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

'K Chop' still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

SIMPSON, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucia Bergamini
Located in Yardley, PA
painted blue food before! I use only four colors in my paintings: blue, red, yellow, and white. I mix the
Category

2010s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rule of size, landscape painting, food art, realistic art, affordable art
By Marie Robinson
Located in Deddington, GB
Marie Robinson Rule of Six Original Still Life Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Board Board Size: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Norms, Oil Painting
By Mitchell Freifeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
, modern , oil painting, blueNormsMitchell FreifeldOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Whisky jug with apple blossom, Original painting, interior art, food art
By Maggie LaPorte Banks
Located in Deddington, GB
Maggie LaPorte Banks. Whisky jug with apple blossom [2022] original Oil on canvas Image size: H:50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spill, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dwayne Wolff
Located in Yardley, PA
Roses spilling out of take out food container, against blue background, on reflective glass
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Whole Foods Caliente
By Susan Jane Belton
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA --This work is about what I do while I write letters and think about all these urgent, global concerns and feel frustrated and powe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tables, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Words that describe this painting: Still life, bar, restaurant, food, table, interior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

HALFSIES - Contemporary Realism / Food Art / Still Life
By Robert C. Jackson
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Robert C. Jackson
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

“Water Melon” surrealist painting of fruit on real food tray
By Anthony Ackrill
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
of water, beneath a blue sky. The scene rests within a food tray, which makes us wonder, are we
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Metal

Radicchio, food still life, purple on grey, super realistic painting
By Douglas Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
veins crossing through the maroon really caught my eye and needed to be captured in oil paint. I
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nodding Heads, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
done with quality oil paints on linen and is ready to hang. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

FAST FOOD BREAKFAST Signed Oil Pastel on Paper, Take Out Food Drive-Thru Window
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
FAST FOOD BREAKFAST is an original oil pastel drawing on brown paper grocery bag by the self taught
Category

1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Pears - vivid detail, realist, fruit, food, still-life, oil on canvas
By Ciba Karisik
Located in Bloomfield, ON
intimate oil painting on canvas by Ciba Karisik. In addition to the skillful use of trompe l'oeil, the
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Butcher, colorful whimsical food charcter
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are
Category

1990s Folk Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Counter, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Boksenbaum
Located in Yardley, PA
Set inside a classic diner, a scene of people communing around food. I always loved diners for
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pocket Conker [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Food Art, Autumn art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Conker [2023] is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pocket Sloes [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Food Art, Small art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Sloes [2023] is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pocket Blush Pear, Still Life Food Painting, Traditional Still Life Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Blush Pear is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Raspberries, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: fruit, berries, raspberries, raspberry, bowl, food, still life, cuisine, realism, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pocket Dark Cherries, Miniature Still Life Painting, Baroque Art, Food Artwork
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Dark Cherries is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

I Came Here for the Food
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Painting is an oil on canvas, measuring 37" x 28". There is a lot of texture on this painting built
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dani Humberstone, Pocket Conference Pear, Food Art, Classic Still Life Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Conference Pear is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue Mussel, Oil Painting
By Kristine Kainer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, green, purpleBlue MusselKristine KainerOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ravello, Oil Painting
By Jose H. Alvarenga
Located in San Francisco, CA
, kitchen, still life, classical, oil painting, beigeRavelloJose H. AlvarengaOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bon Appetit!, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Bright red cherries oil painting. Food, taste, berries. Oil on a gallery hardboard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cheesecake, Oil Painting
By Pat Doherty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cuisine, modern , oil painting, greenCheesecakePat DohertyOil painting on cradled wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cozy Street. Prague, Oil Painting
By Stanislav Sidorov
Located in San Francisco, CA
, reflection, house, road, facade, travel, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"March", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Yana Beylinson's (US based) "March" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Confetti", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Confetti" is an oil painting that depicts impressionistic white
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Solitude in Spain, Oil Painting
By Jonelle Summerfield
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blackSolitude in SpainJonelle SummerfieldOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

RED BEAR - Food, Candy, Realism
By Samuel Hung
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Samuel Hung
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

GREEN BEAR - Food, Candy, Childhood
By Samuel Hung
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Samuel Hung
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Marigolds", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Yana Beylinson's (US based) "Marigolds" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tulips, Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
life, flora, classical, representational, oil painting, orangeTulipsNikolay
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

On The Town: Paris / restaurant kitchen scene oil on canvas - food + dining
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
night on the town in France from Jensen's series of paintings that depict and celebrate dining, food and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Family Dinner Oil Painting Mixed Media Painting
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Title: Family Dinner This cozy painting by Alex Lazard is inspired by Mexican culture and its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Food Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of food oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Modern or Photorealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Food oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Dani Humberstone, Douglas Newton, Matthew Hopkins, Shaina Craft and Stephen Basso produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Food Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for food oil paintings we offer is $1,400, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $14,800 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, landscape and still-life 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 popular artists and more today.

Questions About Food Oil 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.

  • 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.
  • 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.

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Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of  Walasse Ting

Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

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.