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Heliconia exotic flower. Mini oil painting.
Located in Sempach, LU
Original small oil painting on canvas. Exotic red flower Heliconia in tropical garden. - Original
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary British Abstract Mini Oil Painting, Lloyd Durling - Walking, Eating
Located in Bristol, GB
PAINTING, WALKING, EATING Size: 15 x 20 cm (including frame) Oil on linen panel A small but
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Contemporary British Abstract Mini Oil Painting, Lloyd Durling - Desire Lines
Located in Bristol, GB
dated on reverse. Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil on linen that explore the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Contemporary British Abstract Mini Oil Painting, Lloyd Durling - Conjuring Blue
Located in Bristol, GB
dated on reverse. Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil on linen that explore the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Contemporary British Abstract Mini Oil Painting, Lloyd Durling - Pillar and Moth
Located in Bristol, GB
, titled and dated on reverse. Central to this painting is an intense engagement with oil on linen that
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mini Painting 2, Oil Painting
By Jose H. Alvarenga
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, brownMini Painting 2Jose H. AlvarengaOil painting on masonite board
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

MINI people, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
yourself. No cheating). And now actually about the painting. You know for example that in the world there
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mini Slat, Contemporary Oil Painting, Wood
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
Mini Slat is a featured work in Bradley Kerl's solo exhibition, To Speak Through Flowers, at
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Moorish, Belle Epoque, Villa and Garden at St Tropez
Located in Cotignac, FR
French artist Suzanne Minier. The painting is signed bottom left. There is a Parisian trade stamp to the
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Mini Abstract Oil Painting - Fleck
Located in Bristol, GB
painting features a smooth finish that enhances its overall aesthetic appeal. This oil on canvas comes
Category

1970s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mini Macintosh 2-original impressionism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
By James Zamora
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mini Macintosh 2" by James Zamora stands as a captivating testament to the seamless intersection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mini Mid-Century Modern Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Desert Lands
Located in Bristol, GB
century modernist landscape composition, painted in oil onto canvas board. This painting features warm
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Contemporary Set of 4 Mini Abstract Oil Paintings by British Lloyd Durling
Located in Bristol, GB
SET OF 4 MINI ABSTRACT OIL PAINTINGS Size: 15 x 20 cm each (including frame) x4 Oil on linen panel
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Vintage Mini Mid-Century Modern Street Scene Framed Oil Painting - The Tram
Located in Bristol, GB
street scene composition, executed in oil onto canvas. The painting depicts a bustling scene in a city
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Farmers Market, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
mini-baskets and the wide variety of colors. This was done with quality oil paints on an archival
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

My Mini-original realism still life paintings-artworks-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"My Mini" by Fabriano is a captivating still life painting that captures the timeless appeal of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sumac, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
Sumac plants turn a glowing red and gold in the fall. They make me think of mini-palm trees
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mini Shoreline-original impressionism Cornish seascape painting-CONTEMPORARY Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mini Shoreline" by Lenny Cornforth is a captivating original seascape painting that transports
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Drinks at Dusk, Contemporary Oil Painting
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly “French”. The
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sole, Contemporary Painting, Oil on Linen
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
A 2019 painting by Bradley Kerl, measuring 20 inches tall by 30 inches wide. This oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Colors of Trust, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
creative with your own gallery wall. These bright 6"x6" oil paintings feature bright, bold colors to
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Glow Girl, Contemporary Oil Painting, Orange, Yellow
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly “French”. The
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Albert Bridge Road-original London cityscape-impressionism oil painting- art
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
" by Juan del Pozo. This impressionism cityscape painting, framed, signed, and ready to be displayed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Awakening - Oil Painting Colors White Yellow Blue
By Petya Deneva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Awakening" is a painting by Maestro impressionist Petya Deneva. The painting is unframed. Her
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Lighthouse - Oil Landscape painting White Orange Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Lighthouse" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Stretcher Bars, Canvas, Oil

1920s Colorado Landscape Painting, Framed Western Oil Painting, Sky and Buttes
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
City) and The Mill, continuing it into the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Speaking Through Flowers(LP), Contemporary Oil Painting, Floral, Portrait
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
an artist residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Speaking Through Flowers(EK), Contemporary Oil Painting, Floral, Portrait
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
an artist residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Snowdon from Siabod", Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Snowdon from Siabod", Impressionist Landscape, Original Oil Painting, Signed By Welsh artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mini Mona Lisa Defaced
By Macauley Norman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Mini Mona Lisa Defaced", oil on canvas, figurative, pastel.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Looking Up Mini Quadtych
Located in Deddington, GB
Looking Up Mini Quadtych by Emily Finch [2021] original Oil on wood panel Image size: H:40 cm x W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Looking Up Mini Quadtych
Looking Up Mini Quadtych
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
Looking Up Mini Quadtych
Located in Deddington, GB
Looking Up Mini Quadtych by Emily Finch original Oil on wood panel Overall Image size: H:40 cm x W
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Looking Up Mini Quadtych
Looking Up Mini Quadtych
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
Eve - Oil abstract painting White Green Blue Yellow Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Eve" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork: TECHNIQUE
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Boisbuchet Run Club (Where the Wild Strawberries Grow) Oil Painting
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
Flowers originate from an artist residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The River, Contemporary Painting, Oil on Canvas, Landscape, Flora, Waterscape
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly “French”. The
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Light - Oil Landscape painting White Green Blue Yellow Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Golden light" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mountain Home - Oil Landscape painting White Green Blue Yellow Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Mountain home" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn - Oil Landscape painting Grey White Orange Lilac Yellow Pink
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Autumn" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Flower Power - Vibrant Colorful Abstract Original Oil Painting on Canvas
By Leonardo Aguirre
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emotionally evocative. Aguirre's artworks invite viewers to explore his mini-universes and discover new
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, Blue Brown Orange Sage Green
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Abstract expressionist oil painting on board from 1955 by Charles Bunnell. Abstract shapes in
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

SLAT(Mr. Chuck's Falcon), Contemporary Painting, Large-scale Oil on Canvas
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
an artist residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

View From the Park (Colorado) Mountain View Oil Landscape Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas painting by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1987-1968) titled 'View from the Park
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

So British-original photo realism animal-bulldog oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
single scene. This original wildlife painting, executed in oil on canvas, celebrates the iconic imagery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
JIM SHAW (B. 1952) Stocks Painting signed and dated 'J Shaw 2007' (on the overlap) oil on canvas
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Little Town - Oil Painting Colors White Yellow Blue Brown Green
By Petya Deneva
Located in Sofia, BG
"The Little Town" is a painting by Maestro impressionist Petya Deneva. The painting is unframed
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Beside The Sea - Oil Painting Colors White Yellow Blue Brown Green
By Petya Deneva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Beside The Sea" is a painting by Maestro impressionist Petya Deneva. The painting is unframed
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

August 2021 - Oil Landscape painting Colors White Green Blue Yellow Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"August 2021" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris In Clouds - Oil Painting Colors White Yellow Blue Brown Green
By Petya Deneva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Paris in clouds" is a painting by Maestro impressionist Petya Deneva. The painting is unframed
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

At Sunset - Oil Landscape painting Grey White Orange Lilac Yellow Pink
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"At Sunset" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Old Town - Oil Landscape painting Grey White Orange Lilac Yellow Pink
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Old Town" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Classroom IV, Contemporary Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
A 2017 still life painting by Bradley Kerl, measuring 48 inches tall by 36 inches wide. This oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Manitou, Colorado with Pikes Peak View, 1920s Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas painting by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968) circa 1928-1929 of a Manitou
Category

1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

At sunset. Autumn 2021 - Oil Landscape painting White Green Blue Yellow Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"At sunset. Autumn 2021" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Memories of Greece - Oil Landscape painting Grey White Orange Lilac Yellow Pink
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Memories of Greece" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Peonies - Oil Still Life painting White Green Yellow Pink
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Peonies" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya. About the artwork
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

The Tree Of Knowledge - Oil Painting Colors White Yellow Orange Blue Brown Green
By Petya Deneva
Located in Sofia, BG
"The Tree Of Knowledge" is a painting by Maestro impressionist Petya Deneva. The painting is
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Classroom I, Contemporary Interior Still Life Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
. This oil painting depicts sea shells, plants, ropes, and various other items atop a rolling table
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In The Wild World Of The White Flower - Oil Painting White Green Pink Blue
By Petya Deneva
Located in Sofia, BG
"In The Wild World Of The White Flower" is a painting by Maestro impressionist Petya Deneva. The
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Look For Me When You're Back in Tuscany, Contemporary Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
A 2021 abstract painting by Bradley Kerl, measuring 26.5 inches tall by 20 inches wide. This oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Four Mini Tarts, Oil Painting
By Pat Doherty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, impressionism, cuisine, oil painting, yellowFour Mini TartsPat Doherty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

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Mini Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact mini oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 11 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mini 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a mini 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 gray, brown, black, blue and more. A mini oil painting from Michelle Sakhai, Teodora Guererra, Jose H. Alvarenga, Sylvia Paul and Hunt Slonem — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas. A large mini oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 4 high and 4.25 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Mini Oil Painting?

The price for a mini oil painting in our collection starts at $200 and tops out at $16,300 with the average selling for $400.

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 Mini Oil Painting
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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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