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Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bright and colorful vintage modern oil painting on canvas. Please confirm item location (NY or
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 1 in
Modern Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Patrick
Located in Countryside, IL
Modern Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Patrick This piece measures: 37.5 wide x 1.5 deep x 25.5
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Abstract Erotic Modern Oil Painting by Roger Gressl 1986
By Roger Gressl
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern oil painting with abstract erotic motif by Roger Gressl, signed 1986. Roger Gressl was born
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Alex Kwartler Untitled, 2005
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Alex Kwartler Untitled, 2005 Alex Kwartler (b 1979) untitled, 2005
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Large Percisionist ModerN Oil Painting on Canvas by Allan Lorne Hecker
By Allan & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Percisionist ModerN Oil Painting on Canvas by Canadian artist Allan Lorne Hecker,,Titled "A
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Modern oil painting on canvas, dance scene, 20th century, impressionist
Located in Monza, IT
Modern oil painting on canvas, dance scene, 20th century, impressionist Painting made in oil on
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Romantic Paintings

Materials

Cane

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Golden Tones Abstract Primitive Framed
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern oil painting golden tones abstract Primitive framed Dimensions
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Hermann Bachmann, 1952, Abstract Modern Oil Painting. Sunset on the Beach, Port.
Located in Berlin, DE
Abstract modern oil painting. Sunset on the beach, port. Signed and dated lower right: H. Bachmann
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Plywood, Oil

"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist
Located in Soquel, CA
"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist Mid-Century Modern
Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Flowers French Modern Oil Painting
By Edith Faucon
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bouquet of Flowers Oil on masonite, signed. Edith Faucon was born on May 24 in 1919 in Carentan
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Canvas 48 x 71" Vibrant Colorful
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Canvas 48 x 71" Teal Pink SPECIFICATIONS: - Fine art canvas
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Seattle, WA
Dimensions. 37 1/4 W ; 32 1/2 H ; 2 D.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Latin American Abstract Surrealist Modern Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Interesting piece. it is painted on this cardboard that has been laid down onto foamboard for support. bright vibrant colors. signed illegibly.
Category

20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Foam Board, Cardboard

Vintage Hawaiian Landscape Framed Tropical Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Finely painted contemporary tropical landscape. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed verso.
Category

Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian mid-century modern oil painting with donkeys in golden frame, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern oil painting with donkeys in golden frame, 1960s Picture with
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Paint

Modern Oil Painting on Canvas 'AG' by Anne Raymond, U.S. 2000
By Anne Raymond
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Modern Oil Painting on Canvas 'AG' by Anne Raymond, U.S. 2000 AG by Anne Raymond oil on canvas
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Pensive With Nosegay Mid Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pensive with nosegay - Painted in Berkeley CA. painting size 10x8 with frame 16x14x1 Jon (Corka
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1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Stillife with watermelon and cactus - modern oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
Vertical composition made in oil on linen canvas in the modern style. Diversity and bright colors
Category

2010s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Lacquer, Canvas, Oil

"The Meeting" Modern Oil Painting by Ron Childers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Ron Childer's "The Meeting" is an oil painting on thick paper . The painting offers a highly
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Monumental Abstract Expressionist Framed Signed Major Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Topology- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas. BIO: Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Titled "Song of Serbia"
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue, Series Blobs - Contemporary Modern Oil Painting, Colourful Expression
By Grzegorz Radecki
Located in Salzburg, AT
– the need for sense, my painting is closing a subsequent circle. It is one more effort to reach the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Pink, Series Blobs - Contemporary Modern Oil Painting, Colourful Expression
By Grzegorz Radecki
Located in Salzburg, AT
– the need for sense, my painting is closing a subsequent circle. It is one more effort to reach the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting of a Still Life
Located in Water Mill, NY
Mid-Century Modern still life decorative oil painting.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique American School Signed Framed Fauvist Landscape Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image
Category

1980s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beautiful French Modern Oil Painting Rustic Provencal Village Terracotta Colors
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
in terracotta and pink colours with an ochre tint. Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mermaids Sing Sweet Love Songs - original floral modern, oil painting
By Yvonne Coomber
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mermaids Sing Sweet Love Songs" presents a captivating original oil painting by Yvonne Coomber
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

At Work II - Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Oil Painting, Realism, Colourful
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Grande Place-original wildlife Cityscape animal architecture modern oil painting
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
. The focal point of the painting, the majestic lions, is rendered with expressive brushstrokes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Guys - Large Format, Modern Oil Painting, Realism, Colourful, Cityscape, Street
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Indigo Line- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Small Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas. BIO: Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas City
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Steady- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Vertical Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Small Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas. BIO: Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas City
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Viridian Line- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas. BIO: Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night Bloom- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas. BIO: Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seaquel - water study realism seascape original modern oil painting photo
Located in London, Chelsea
This realist fractal study by Leavon Bowman involves an influence of the vibrant Caribbean landscape and an appreciation for the dynamic flow of nature. Evoking the rich cobalts, tur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Blue 1, Series Blobs - Contemporary Modern Oil Painting, Colourful Expression
By Grzegorz Radecki
Located in Salzburg, AT
– the need for sense, my painting is closing a subsequent circle. It is one more effort to reach the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting, Fabian Lundqvist - By the White Houses
Located in Bristol, GB
in the painting are gentle and smooth, creating a sense of calmness throughout the artwork. This oil
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American School 1960s Street Art Abstract Framed Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Image size, 22L x 28H.
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lacoste South of France Beautiful French Modern Oil Painting Signed & Titled
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Place de l'Elige, Lacoste, French artist, signed and dated oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting by Hilde Goldschmidt, 1960s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oil painting by Hilde Goldschmidt 1960s. Oil on fibreboard Hilde
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Natural Fiber

1960s Abstract Dark Mystery Modern Oil Painting Masonite signed Worthington
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Painting Oil on Masonite board signed Worthington. 1960s USA Dark Mysterious Modern abstract
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Masonite

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Flower Still Life signed Timmermans
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
oil on board and dates from circa 1960. The painting is framed in a simple wooden frame, from the same
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Portrait of Artist's Wife with Fruit, 1945 American Modern Oil Painting
By Hayes Lyon
Located in Denver, CO
Untitled (Portrait of Bessy Lyon, Artist Wife) is an oil on canvas painting by Hayes Lyon (1901
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large Birds and Flowers Haitian Modern Oil Painting on Board
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular oil on board of multiple birds and lots of flowers. A large format painting. In the
Category

Vintage 1970s Haitian Paintings

Materials

Paint

BARBARA DOYLE 1970's MODERN OIL PAINTING - Vibrant Colour Floral Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
member of the Arun Art Society. Title: Cubist Abstract Medium: oil painting on wooden panel, framed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern Oil painting of Boys and Girl pointillism by Stevan Kissel
Located in Pasadena, CA
/ lived in California. He was known for his abstract modernist oil on canvas paintings. He attended Otis
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life- Abstract Floral Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Floral Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas. BIO: Carrie Johnson was born in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Forms Purple Green purple
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Forms Purple Green purple
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Motion Bliss - water study realism seascape original modern oil painting photo
Located in London, Chelsea
This realist fractal study by Leavon Bowman involves an influence of the vibrant Caribbean landscape and an appreciation for the dynamic flow of nature. Evoking the rich cobalts, tur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Signed Framed Fauvist Still Life Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed still life oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image
Category

1940s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage American Pop Art Goldfish Still Life Original Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school modernist fish still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. No signature found
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British Modern Oil Painting Geese in Winter Landscape on Frozen Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
canvas: 16 x 12 inches provenance: private collection of this artists work, UK The painting is in very
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Still Life with Tobacco Pipes, 1940s Geometric Modern Oil Painting
By Michel Patrix
Located in Denver, CO
An original interior Still Life painting with two tobacco pipes by twentieth century French
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Magnus Engstrom Signed Swedish California Artist Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting
By Magnus Engstrom 1
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite colorful oil on canvas painting by Swedish-American California artist Magnus
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Post Modern Oil Painting on Canvas Cubist Style, Dated 1978
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful vintage artwork depicting a city painted in a modern, cubist style. The painting has a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Golden Fields - Tall Textured Gold Leaf and White Original Modern Oil Painting
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inch wide contemporary oil painting can be installed horizontally or vertically. The sides of this
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Large Abstract Biomorphic Spanish Bold Modern Oil Painting Angel Ponce de Leon
Located in Surfside, FL
geometric abstraction influenced heavily by the French artist Auguste Herbin, A French painter of modern art
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Deep Blue - water study realism seascape original modern oil painting photo real
Located in London, Chelsea
This realist fractal study by Leavon Bowman involves an influence of the vibrant Caribbean landscape and an appreciation for the dynamic flow of nature. Evoking the rich cobalts, tur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Modern Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact modern oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Modern examples as well as a Abstract version. Making the right choice when shopping for a modern oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a modern 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. Finding an appealing modern oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Nahum Tschacbasov, Bryan Mark Taylor, Gershon Benjamin, Maria Bertran and Stanley Bate each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much is a Modern Oil Painting?

The average selling price for a modern oil painting we offer is $2,468, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $1,400,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Modern 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 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 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 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 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.

  • 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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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.