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Military WW1 oil painting of French & German Soldiers
By Paul Emile Léon Perboyre
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Paul-Emile Perboyre French, (1851-1929) The Surrender Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1916 Image size
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Alps Cascade" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Alps Cascade" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Alpine Village" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Alpine Village" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran. This
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Laisonnay Valley Reflections" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of France
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Laisonnay Valley Reflections" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Village of Laisonnay" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Village of Laisonnay In Champigny" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Robert McGregor Genre Oil Painting of French Village Scene
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
-balanced oil on canvas revealing a french country village scene, featuring a water hand pump and stone
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Giltwood

"House In Champigny" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"House In Champigny Le Hout" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Houses In Les Bois" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Houses In Les Bois" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Glacier Stream In French The Alps" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of France
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Glacier Stream In The French Alps" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young Belle Epoque Beauty - 19th Century Portrait Oil Painting of French Girl
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Young Beauty holding a Red Rose’ by Étienne Adolphe Piot (1831-1910). The painting is signed by
Category

Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Old Barn In Les Bois" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of French Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Old Barn In Les Bois" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the French Alps by Maria Bertran
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Constant Le Breton
By Constant Le Breton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Oil painting of French Countryside by C. Le Breton in giltwood frame.
Category

Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting by Constant Le Breton
Oil Painting by Constant Le Breton
H 31.2 in W 37.8 in D 1.5 in
Claude Joseph Edouard Curty Original Antique Framed Oil Painting
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Nineteenth century original oil painting signed by Claude Joseph Edouard Curty oil painting of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1890's French Impressionist Oil Painting Studio Portrait of a Nude Lady Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Studio Model French Impressionist artist, circa 1890's oil on canvas: 27.5 x 16.5 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

19thC. French Oil Ladies Praying to Madonna Statue South of France Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, Toulon". Title: Ladies in Southern French landscape praying to a statue of the Madonna. Medium: oil
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Cubist Modernist Oil - Abstract Oil Painting of Woman Reading
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 21.5 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection
Category

20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Provence South of France - Early 21st Century Landscape Oil Pastel by Hancock
By K.B. Hancock
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
offered exhibitions around the world, Ken has always sold his impressionist oil paintings of France direct
Category

Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Provence - Early 21st Century Oil Pastel of Landscape France by K.B Hancock
By K.B. Hancock
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
offered exhibitions around the world, Ken has always sold his impressionist oil paintings of France direct
Category

Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

"Les Iris" Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
Italo Giordani (1882 - 1956) "Les Iris" A charming landscape painted in oil, using a heavy impasto
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Country Squire
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, early 20th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 10.5 inches provenance
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Modern Signed Oil Painting of an Artists Palette
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Palette French Modernist artist late 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage French Sleepy Street Scene Nice South of France Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Street, Nice French School, mid 20th century signed oil painting on board, framed inscribed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Oil Painting Portrait of 17th Century French Aristocratic Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman dressed in a 17th century style. French School, 20th century oil on board
Category

Mid-20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting South of France Coastal Town Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
town, South of France, painted in soft muted green tones. Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Signed Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait of Elderly Man Smoking
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Smoker French artist, mid 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 16 x 12.5 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1960's French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of Distinctive Lady, framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French School, circa 1960's signed "A. Berlin"?? oil painting on board, framed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Group of Figures Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Modernist, circa 1950's-60's signed with initials oil painting on board, unframed board
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Back Streets of Paris Signed French Modernist Oil Painting 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, late 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 14 x 10.5 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stunning Mid Century French Portrait of Young Lady, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: Portrait of a Young Girl Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 23.5 x 17 inches Painting: 19 x 13 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Still Life Oil Painting Pile of Books
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, mid 20th century Still life of books oil on board unframed board: 10.5 x 13.75
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

1900's French Portrait of Lady with Earings Framed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady with Earrings French School, early 1900's oil on board, framed framed: 16 x 12
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of Man with Moustache
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, 18th/ 19th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 19 inches
Category

19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century French Expressionist Portrait of a Man, framed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on board, framed framed: 27.25 x 27.5 inches canvas: 21.75 x 18 inches Provenance
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Drummer Large Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Drummer French School, late 19th century Post-Impressionist School oil on canvas, framed framed
Category

Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Belle Epoque French Impressionist 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait of Elegant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Beauty French Impressionist painter, circa 1890s signed indistinctly oil on
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1930's French Portrait of Lady Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Impressionist artist, circa 1930 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 18 inches provenance
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Still Life of an Apple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Modernist painter 20th century oil on board unframed canvas: 6 x 8.75 inches provenance
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Other Medium

1960’s French Cubist Signed Oil Painting on Canvas Group of Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Cubist artist, circa 1960’s signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 27 x 22 inches
Category

1960s Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's French Portrait of a Stylish Fashioable Lady Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French School, circa 1960's indistinctly signed oil on board, unframed board
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970’s French Abstract Shapes Oil Painting in Pastel Shades of Color
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French abstract artist, circa 1970’s oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 21 x 25.5 inches
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1970's French Expressionist Oil Painting Thick Impasto Paint Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, circa 1970's Expressionist blaze of colors oil on board, unframed board: 29 x 21
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

1900's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting View of Old Chateau Steps
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chateau Steps Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: framed: 23 x 29 inches canvas
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Abstract Contemporary French Oil Painting - Portrait of a Figure in Blue, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
figure Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed, signed Size: canvas: 29.5 x 14.5 inches Provenance
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of a Man seated in Library
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
a library room of books. Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 18 inches
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1900's French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Elderly Lady in Mirror
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elderly Lady, mirror behind French Impressionist artist, late 19th/ early 20th
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge French Modernist Signed Oil Abstract Painting of City Scape Orange & Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The French City French School, circa 1970's, signed lower corner oil painting on canvas: 31 x 38.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Symbolist Oil Painting Sketch of Artists Nude Model Posing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model French School, late 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 17.5 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Symbolist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large 19th Century French Portrait of Lady with Roses & Smart Dress oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 34 x 29 inches canvas
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Antique French Signed Oil Painting - Portrait of a Lady with Grey Hair
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 24 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of Country Lady in Bonnet with Basket Roses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Picking Roses French School, late 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 18 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's French Fauvist Oil Painting - Avenue of Woodland Trees Dappled Light Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1960's. Title: Fauvist woodland pathway. Medium: oil
Category

1960s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970's French Expressionist Abstract Painting Signed Oil on Canvas Blur of Color
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist artist, French circa 1970's signed oil painting on canvas, framed in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Bright Display of Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Modernist artist, 20th century signed lower corner oil on board, framed framed: 19 x 23
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's French/ Spanish Portrait of Characterful Man with Hat Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Man French/ Spanish School, circa 1960's indistinctly signed oil on canvas, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1930's French Oil Painting Portrait of Stylish Nude Lady Seated in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Stylish Model French School, circa 1930's oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 24 inches
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Oil Painting Portrait of a Lady in Country Shawl Wrap framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady in a Shawl French artist, circa 1880's period oil on canvas, framed framed: 37 x
Category

19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930's French Impressionist Portrait of Man in Beret Cap Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a French man in beret/ cap French artist, circa 1930's oil on canvas, unframed canvas
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Old Master Oil Painting Group of Figures Painting Requires Restoration
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, 18th century oil on board, framed framed: 11 x 8.5 inches board: 9.5 x 7 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1970's French Portrait of a Distinguished Lady Oil Painting on Canvas d.1975
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French Impressionist artist, circa 1975 inscribed verso oil on canvas canvas: 24
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Early 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Dappled Light Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Dappled Light Garden French Impressionist School, early 20th century beautiful light with
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Oil Paintings Of France For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings of france for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as an abstract version. If you’re looking for an oil paintings of france from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil paintings of france 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, blue and more. Creating an oil paintings of france has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Cindy Shaoul, Hunt Slonem, Yvette Dubois Habasque, Salvador Dalí and Maria Bertran are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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Questions About Oil Paintings Of France
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 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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Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of  Walasse Ting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

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

Sherron Francis Is the AbEx Painter You Need to Know Now

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