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Pair of Oil Paintings by Theo Hines
Located in Perth, GB
Pair of Oil Paintings by Theo Hines on Loch Katrine, Scotland.
Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Paintings and Screens

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Other

Pair of Oil Paintings by Theo Hines
Pair of Oil Paintings by Theo Hines
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H 16 in W 24 in D 1 in
Pair of Oil Paintings by Walter Us
By Valta Us
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of oil paintings on board by Walter (Valta) Us, signed. One painting is titled "Three Nudes in
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Antique Early 1900s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Oil Paintings by Walter Us
Pair of Oil Paintings by Walter Us
H 14.75 in W 20.5 in D 0.75 in
Pair of Oil Paintings Italian School Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Italian Oil Paintings is an original pair of artworks realized in the first years of the XX
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstracted pair of oil paintings by Carl Holty
By Carl Holty
Located in Hudson, NY
These works are only sold as a pair. Each painting measures 9" x 11" and framed 18" x 20.25" x 2.5
Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of oil paintings on canvas. E. Zampighi (Modena, 1859 - 1944)
By Eugenio Zampighi
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful pair of oil paintings on canvas. Works by the renowned artist Eugenio Edoardo Zampighi
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century pair of oil paintings with terriers ratting in a barn
By Edward Armfield
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Armfield British, (1857-1935) On the Scent & Down the Hole Oil on canvas, pair, both signed Image size
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Oil Paintings of Tavern Scenes, Signed & Dated “C. Ostersetzer, 1903"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of framed oil on board paintings of tavern scenes, signed & dated “C. Ostersetzer, 1903”.
Category

Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Oil Paintings "Colli Veneti" by Luigi Scarpa Croce Late 1950s
Located in Vicenza, VI
Pair of paintings made by the artist Luigi Scarpa Croce (1901-1967 Venice), around the end of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Other Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Oil Paintings L'Europe and L'Asie by Skilling, Priced Individually
By William Skilling
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil paintings on board of reclining nude women, one in a classical setting with a lyre, titled
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20th Century American Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Oil Paintings, Still Life with Fruit by Eddy Passauro, Dated 1932
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Atmospheric paintings, oil on board, made by Eddy (Edmond) Passauro. The works were made clear by
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Judith and Salome, a pair of oil paintings on canvas by Francesco Conti
Located in PARIS, FR
This widely referenced pair of paintings is one of Francesco Conti’s most successful productions
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1710s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of 1960s Abstract Paintings
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of oil painting painted on canvas from the 1980 Actual painting size 8" x 9.5. Could
Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of 1960s Abstract Paintings
Pair of 1960s Abstract Paintings
H 16 in W 13 in D 1 in
Pair of Paintings of Boy and Girl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of oil paintings on canvas of a boy and a girl, one with a doll and one with
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil on Canvas Set of Paintings in Wood Gold Gilded Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Pair of Oil Paintings on Canvas with Gold Gilded Frames. Both Signed by the Artist.
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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique French Framed Floral Oil Paintings
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French framed floral oil paintings. Well executed pair of antique French floral
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Early 20th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Paintings of Boy and Girl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of oil paintings on canvas of a boy and a girl, one with a doll and one with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Paintings of Boy and Girl
Pair of Paintings of Boy and Girl
H 36.5 in W 30 in D 2 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Oil Paintings of St. Tropez on Canvas
By Phyllis Morgans
Located in Madison, MS
This pair of oil paintings by Phyllis Morgans features the harbors of St. Tropez and Anstruther in
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique French Pair of large Oils on Canvas Painting of Cherubs 18eme Century
By François Boucher
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an Pair of oil Paintings in the Style of François Boucher. This is a charming 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

Pair of Early 20th Century Oil Paintings by Mario Fattori, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of early 20th century oil paintings by Mario Fattori, circa 1920s Wonderful pair of oil
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Early 20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Oil paintings pair by George Clare "Fruit" and "Flowers"
By George Clare
Located in Mere, GB
Pair of oil paintings on canvas by George Clare "Fruit" and "Flowers" George Clare (1830-1890) was
Category

19th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Set of two oil paintings of fishermen by F. Hörde
Located in London, GB
This fine pair of oil paintings depicts two views of a beachside harbour, each view centred about
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Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique pair of oilpaintings with original frames.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A charming pair of oil paintings with original woodenl frames. Both signed C. L. and dated year
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Antique Early 1900s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair Mid Century Modern Paintings of New Orleans Oil on Board signed McBean 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid Century Modern Pair of oil paintings on board of New Orleans sights by McBean from 1960
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vera Alabaster 'Russian' Original Folk Art Oil Paintings on Canvas
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of oil paintings on canvas are done by the well known portrait and landscape Russian
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Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Framed Pair of Francisco Rodriguez san Clemente Oil Paintings
By Francesco Clemente
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of oil paintings by Francisco Rodriguez San Clemente (Spanish, 1861-1956): signed bottom right
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

19th century oil, view London, the Thames, houses parliament, Francis Maltino
Located in York, GB
A fine pair of oil paintings, oil on board depicting views of the Thames one showing houses of
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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Remarkable Pair of 16th C. Italian Oil Paintings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Two, large, stunningly painted, left and right, oil-on canvas, Italian paintings of the Emperor's
Category

16th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century landscape oil paintings of lakes
By Nils Hans Christiansen
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Christiansen Danish, (1850-1922) Sunset Over the Lake & Moonlight over the Lake Oil on canvas, pair, both
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century genre oil paintings of children
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
French, (1842-1921) Daily Chores & Little Drummer Boy Oil on panel, pair, both signed Image size: 9.25
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

A Pair of Walter Williams Oval Oil on Canvas Paintings
By Walter Williams
Located in Lincoln, GB
Pair of Walter Williams Ovals Oil on Canvas River scene 1872 & Mountains 1872 Both are 4 1/2 x 6 1
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19th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Battle Scenes - Oil Painting - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Battle Scenes is an oil painting realized by an italian artist in 18th century. 110x85 cm
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18th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of 19th Century townscape oil paintings of Venice
By Marco Grubacs
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
/Grubacs Italian, (1839-1910) The Doge’s Palace, Venice & Piazza San Marco, Venice Oil on panel, pair
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

19th Century pair of winter landscape oil paintings
By George Augustus Williams
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Augustus Williams British, (1814-1901) Winter in the Village & The Snowball Fight Oil on canvas, pair, both
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of French Neoclassical oil paintings by Dubost
By Antoine Dubost
Located in London, GB
Pair of French Neoclassical oil paintings by Dubost French, 1809/11 Frame: Height 70.5cm, width
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1810s Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Pair of 19th Century coastal seascape oil paintings
By Walter Williams
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Williams British, (1834-1906) Stormy Seas & By the Shore Oil on canvas, pair, both signed with monogram
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century pair of French townscape oil paintings
By Henry Schafer
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
German/British, (1841-c.1914) Chartres, France & Metz, Lorraine Oil on canvas, pair, both signed Image
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of decorative antique oil paintings, Portraits. 19th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative antique oil paintings, portraits. 19th century. Signed and dated. Dimensions
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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th century landscape oil paintings of a village
By John Holland Senior
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Holland Snr British, (1830-1886) Village Life Oil on canvas, pair, both signed Image size: 8.5 inches x
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Antique Orientalist Oil Paintings by de Hagemann
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Orientalist oil paintings by de Hagemann French, 19th Century Canvas: Height 44cm
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19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting Pair by Frank Hider
By Frank Hider
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Frank Hider Pair "A Summer evening in the highlands" and "Autumns Turning leaves
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of 19th Century Yorkshire river landscape oil paintings
By William Mellor
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of 19th Century Oil Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition with original Giltwood frames... you can tell from the back. One painting
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Oil Paintings
Pair of 19th Century Oil Paintings
H 16.5 in W 14.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Large Oil Paintings of Battle Scenes by van Imschoot
Located in London, GB
Pair of large oil paintings of battle scenes by van Imschoot Belgian, 19th Century Frame: Height
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Late 19th Century Flemish School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of 19th Century seascape oil paintings of Malta & Constantinople (Istanbul)
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Schoth Austrian, (1843-1905) Valetta, Malta & Constantinople Oil on canvas, pair, both signed (each
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century military oil paintings of volunteer rifle soldiers
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
: 26.25 inches x 37.25 inches (each) A fantastic pair of military paintings of British Volunteer Soldiers
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19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of Antique Paintings, Oil on Canvas, Portraits. Around 1850.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of antique paintings, oil on canvas, portraits. Around 1850. Portrait of a well-known artist
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century pair of river landscape oil paintings with cattle
By Henry H. Parker
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Parker British, (1858-1930) The River Wey near Ripley, Surrey & At Culham on Thames Oil on canvas, pair
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Realist Oil Paintings on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Orientalist art movement, crafted a captivating pair of paintings that beckon viewers into the enchanting
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19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Pair of Lion Oil Paintings on Board, Perhaps Circus Decor
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique oil on board oval panels portraying folky whimsical lion heads. These panels are
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of 19th Century Venetian Oil Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare pair of 19th century Venetian oil paintings on canvas. These paintings depict a Venetian
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of fishing boats near Rochester
By Hubert Thornley
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Thornley British, (exh. 1858 -1898) Rochester on the Medway & Moonset Nr Queenborough Oil on canvas, pair
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century pair of marine oil paintings of ships off Scarborough & Portsmouth
By John James Wilson
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
26.5 inches (each) An attractive pair of seascape paintings depicting ships off two British harbours
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of shipping on the Medway
By Hubert Thornley
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Thornley British, (exh. 1858 -1898) Mouth of the Medway & Rochester on the Medway Oil on canvas, pair, both
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of 19th Century sporting oil painting with terrier dogs
By Edward Armfield
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Armfield British, (1857-1935) The Rat Trap & Under the Wheelbarrow Oil on canvas, pair, both signed Image
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19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century coaching scene oil paintings of a highway robbery
By John Charles Maggs
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Charles Maggs British, (1819-1896) Highway Robbery & After the Robbery Oil on canvas, pair, both signed
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of seascape oil paintings of fishing boats by a Dutch shore
By Pieter Cornelis Dommersen
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Oil on panel, pair, both signed & dated 1904 with wax seals verso Image size: 11.5 inches x 15.5
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Oil Painting Pair by Robin Fenson "Stooking"
By Robin Fenson
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting Pair by Robin Fenson "Stooking" 1868 - 1942 Pseudonym for Henry Maidment on Islington
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19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of 18th Century Italian Oil Paintings
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian School Paintings from the 18th Century. " Allegory of Summer and Autumn" Oils on
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

Oil Painting Pair by Alessandro Sani "Flirtation"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting Pair by Alessandro Sani "Flirtation" 1856 - 1927. Italian painter of domestic and
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1890s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century pair of Scottish landscape oil paintings with sheep & cattle
By Robert Gallon
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Gallon British, (1845-1925) On a Scotch Hillside & On the Cliffs Oil on canvas, pair, both signed with
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Pair Of Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pair of oil paintings is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of canvas, fabric and wood, all pair of oil paintings available were constructed with great care. Pair of oil paintings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Baroque and Mid-Century Modern pair of oil paintings are consistently popular styles. Pair of oil paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eugene Galien-Laloue, William Skilling and Johann Berthelsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Of Oil Paintings?

Prices for pair of oil paintings start at $100 and top out at $206,519 with the average selling for $4,110.
Questions About Pair Of Oil Paintings
  • 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 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 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.