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Antique 1900 Oil Painting of a Horse and a Hunter in Landscape Signed J.Neat
Located in Munich, DE
Lovely and bright oil painting of a horse jumping over a gutter. In the background we see a lovely
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Wood Framed Oil Painting of a Horse in Stable
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this exceptional oil painting on canvas, capturing
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Wood Framed Oil Painting of a Horse in Stable
Wood Framed Oil Painting of a Horse in Stable
H 20.13 in W 23.25 in D 1.13 in
Rustic Wood Framed Oil Painting of a Horse in Stable
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless allure of this extraordinary oil painting on canvas, capturing the essence
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century sporting oil painting of a horse and dogs hunting
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
for Scotland, Sheffield Museums and the Suffolk Punch Heavy Horse Museum. Presentation: The painting
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Luminous Oil Painting of a Horse by John Alfred Wheeler 'Bay Hunter'
By John Alfred Wheeler
Located in London, GB
of military paintings featuring horses. By 1877, he had moved to Hanwell, London where he achieved
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century sporting animal oil painting of a horse & groom in a stable
By John Ferneley Junior
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
John Ferneley Jnr British, (1815-1862) Horse & Groom in a Stable Oil on canvas, indistinctly signed
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century landscape oil painting of a horse & cart on a country track
By James Edwin Meadows
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English Art Moderne Oil Painting of a Horse Race at the Stewart's Cup
Located in New York, NY
English Art Moderne (Mid 20th Cent) oil painting of Stewart's Cup horse race in wood frame.  
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Oil Painting of a Horse Standing Proud in Woodland, signed by the Royal Artist
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
exceptional portrait of a horse standing proud in woodland, in front of a tree-lined vista incorporating cows
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Antique 18th Century English George III Paintings

Materials

Paint

" At The Races " Original Oil Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original oil painting of a horse race.
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20th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

" At The Races " Original Oil Painting
" At The Races " Original Oil Painting
H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 2.5 in
Expressionism Race Horse Racing Scene Framed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-War Expressionist artwork Oil Painting of a Horse Racing Scene featuring several jockeys in a
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Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Victorian Quality Oil Painting by C R Breytle
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality original antique oil painting of a horse, two dogs and a gentleman in wonderful colours and
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Scandinavian Impressionist Horse and Carriage Winter Landscape 1944
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2568 Antique impressionist oil painting of a horse drawn carriage on a snow covered road Framed in
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Vintage 1940s Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Framed Flemish Equine and Dog Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unsigned oil on linen painting in distressed guilt frame. An Flemish oil painting of a horse and
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Quintessence, Abstract Realism Horse Painting, bright palette, design texture
By Eric Robitaille
Located in Dallas, TX
"Quintessence" is a gorgeous and powerful oil painting of a horse, perfect for equestrians or
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Sporting horse portrait oil painting of a race horse in a stable
By Frederick Albert Clark
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
painting of a prize winning brown race horse called Billy Boy by Frederick Albert Clark. Billy boy was a
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Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil Study of Two Horses
By Frederic A. Bridgeman
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Oil Study of Two Horses Oil on canvas, c. 1880 Unsigned Estate stamp verso of canvas and on
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1880s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse portrait oil painting of a bay stallion
By Henry Frederick Lucas Lucas
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
, publishing works from 1904. Lucas specialised in sporting paintings usually featuring horses or dogs. Many
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Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a bay horse & terrier
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
inches x 28 inches Size including frame: 28 inches x 33 inches A fine sporting painting horse portrait
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sporting horse portrait oil painting of a hackney stallion
By William Albert Clark
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
frame which is in excellent condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings
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20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Portrait of a Horse (Pool with Two Figures)" Oil Painting
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Portrait of a Horse (Pool with Two Figures)" is an original, handmade oil
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2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

18th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a race horse and groom
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having just been
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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

2 women and a horse, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
, the horse is there to ease the pain. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official
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2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sporting horse portrait oil painting of a chestnut hackney gelding
By Frederick Albert Clark
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
portrait painting of a prize winning chestnut hackney horse called Pen-y-Lan Minster by Frederick Albert
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Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oil Painting, Horse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Oil Painting, Horse French School, circa 2000 Oil painting on canvas, unframed Framed size
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

A pair of Horse Paintings 'Foig a Ballagh' & 'Birmingham'
Located in Lincoln, GB
29.5cm Both are Oil on Panel Both are Framed
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19th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Orientalist Oil Painting Depicting the Trade of a Horse by Pilny
By Otto Pilny
Located in London, GB
Orientalist oil painting depicting the trade of a horse by Pilny Swiss, 1913 Canvas: Height 80cm
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Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a hackney mare
By James Albert Clark
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
James Albert Clark British, (1863-1955) A Hackney Horse Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 11.5
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sporting horse portrait oil painting of a prize winning grey mare
By Frederick Albert Clark
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
sporting paintings of horses. Although he did not exhibit, he earned his living painting commissions for
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Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century horse portrait oil painting of a champion Shire mare
By Henry Frederick Lucas Lucas
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
from 1904. Lucas specialised in sporting paintings usually featuring horses or dogs. Many of his works
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century oil painting of horses & grooms outside a coach house
By Henry Barraud
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Henry Barraud British, (1811-1874) Horses & grooms at Mount Mascal Oil on canvas, signed Image
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Adrian Rigby, "Grace of a Champion", American Pharoah Horse Oil Painting
By Adrian Rigby
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Grace of a Champion", is a 24x24 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby
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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sporting oil painting of horses & hounds hunting
By George Wright
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
George Wright British, (1860-1942) On the Scent Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 9.5 inches x
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Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monumental Oil Painting of Horses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large oil painting is like a mural. It is large and very graphic. It is Signed by Linda and
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20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Monumental Oil Painting of Horses
Monumental Oil Painting of Horses
H 31 in W 48 in D 4 in
Portrait of a Hunter Horse in a Landscape - British Old Master art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Old Master oil painting is by noted Exeter born artist Thomas Mogford of Exeter
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1830s Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century landscape oil painting of figures in a horse & cart crossing a ford
By George Turner
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
wonderful landscape painting of figures in a horse and cart crossing a ford by George Turner. The cart with
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Horse Tavern, Oil Painting
By Nick Savides
Located in San Francisco, CA
, pedestrian, architecture, travel, realism, oil painting, beigeWhite Horse TavernNick Savides
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century oil painting of a dray cart & shire horses in a brewery yard
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
painting sporting animals such as horses and greyhounds. He began exhibiting at the British Institute in
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Early 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century landscape genre oil painting of farmworkers with horses & a dog
By George Cole
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a racehorse with spaniels
By George Henry Laporte
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
paintings particularly sporting and hunting. Some of his paintings featured Arab thoroughbred horses. He
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

dressage, portrait of a horse, oil on canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Rider Sophie Dumont wanted to share her passion for horses with this painting of a horse in
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21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Poseidon's Horses, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Paulo Jimenez
Located in Yardley, PA
© Paulo Jimenez 2021 :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century landscape oil painting of horses near a barn with figures & a dog
By Thomas Blinks
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil painting of horses - Mares and Foals in a Landscape
By Daniel Clowes
Located in London, GB
Daniel CLOWES (1774-1829) after George Stubbs Mares and Foals in a Landscape oil on canvas 29 x
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19th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century landscape genre oil painting of ploughmen with horses & a dog
By George Cole
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
painting of two farmers with plough horses and a dog by George Cole. The men are shown resting on a log in
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of 4 - Fine Victorian Coaching Scene Original Oil Paintings, Coach & Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
) original Victorian oil paintings, each containing coaching scenes, with coach and four horses and
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century sporting dog oil painting of a gamekeeper with setters
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Horse: Illumination, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
White horse on the dark background. Majestic beautiful horse. Black and white portrait of a horse
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Out of Harness - Large English Oil on Canvas Horses in a Landscape Painting
By Walter Robin Jennings
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Fine large English oil on canvas by Walter Robin Jennings depicting heavy horses out of harness
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1970s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting of Two Horses in a Field, Oil on Canvas
Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful oil on canvas painting of two horses in a field in front of a water basin. Signed W
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Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century oil painting of a grey horse at an encampment, British school
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Circle of George Morland (British, 1762 – 1804) A grey horse at an encampment Oil on board
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18th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Abstract horse, abstract horse oil painting, messenger series horse on road.
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Messenger Series - Horse on Road" is a captivating oil painting by the renowned artist Koko, known
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century winter landscape oil painting of a caravan with Cossacks on horses
By Adolf Constantin Baumgartner-Stoiloff
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
excellent condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Two Horses in a Landscape - British 19thC equine art oil painting
By George Cole
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Victorian oil painting is attributed noted landscape and animal artist George
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1840s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horses in Villacana, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
The portrait of two horses in paddock near the Playa -del-Sol , Villacana, Estepona, Malaga. I
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21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Girl with her Horse - Early 20th Century Colourist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
) Title: Young Girl with her Horse Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 25 x 21 inches (63.5 x 53.5 cm) including
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

A large English 18th century painting of a Chestnut horse
By Thomas Beach
Located in Bath, Somerset
this particular painting could possibly have been another prize horse belonging to Tattersall or one of
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18th Century English School Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
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20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
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20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
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20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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Oil Painting Of A Horse For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact oil painting of a horse you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Old Masters and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting of a horse among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil painting of a horse to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, white and more. Finding an appealing oil painting of a horse — no matter the origin — is easy, but Alicia Rothman, Daniel Clowes, Sophie Harden, KENNETH PELOKE and Ashley Collins each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.

How Much is a Oil Painting Of A Horse?

The average selling price for an oil painting of a horse we offer is $3,878, while they’re typically $346 on the low end and $244,183 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oil Painting Of A Horse
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse 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 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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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.