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50x63" - "Skyline" - Oil Painting on Linen
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beeswax and oil (Pale Fire). Skyline Oil on Linen 50x63" Alexis Portilla obtained his Master's of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Downtown New York Skyline, Oil Painting by Allan Simpson
By Allan Simpson
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l. Size: 39 in. x 30 in. (99.06 cm x 76.2 cm)
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

San Francisco 1970's Cubist Abstract City Skyline Oil Painting, signed & framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"San Francisco" Continental School, signed Vogel circa 1970's oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Skyline - Morning, " Oil painting
By Charis Carmichael Braun
Located in Denver, CO
Charis Carmichael Braun’s oil painting “Skyline - Morning” depicts a Colorado landscape with blue
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Skyline's Tale - Original Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distinct patterns onto the surface, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

St. Augustine Skyline Sunset, Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
is a unique and original oil painting, signed by Ross Myers, lower right. Finished in an ornate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer Skyline, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

London Skyline - original impressionism cityscape oil painting-contemporary Art
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
"London Skyline" by Juan del Pozo is a vibrant oil on canvas that presents a panoramic view of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Cityscape Oil Painting - Skyline
Located in Bristol, GB
SKYLINE Size: 29 x 37 cm (including frame) Oil on board A small and vibrant modernist oil
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

New York City - Manhattan Skyline Hudson River, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mike Rabe
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of Midtown Manhattan skyline - New York City with Empire State Building. New York
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

San Francisco Bay from Skyline BLVD, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting of the San Francisco Bay from Skyline Blvd in Oakland, California. I am not
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Study For Cole Porter Paintings (Oil Painting of City Skyline w/ Sailboat)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
Study For Cole Porter Paintings (Oil Painting of City Skyline w/ Sailboat) by Bill Sullivan 12 x 20
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Female Modernist New York City Skyline MANHATTAN BRIDGE Abstract Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
. Painting is oil on Canvas and Measures 36x28 inches. Label verso and also signed lower right on the front
Category

1950s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Silhouetted Skyline
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
fashion to capture a mesmerizing city sunset. The painting has been initialled by Nichols to the lower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stormy View from Pier 8, Oil on linen, Impressionist skyline painting
Located in New York, NY
indicators of the passage of time, as well. When viewed as a complete series, Leech’s paintings delineate two
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

1942 FEMALE American ATMOSPHERIC Impressionist PHILADELPHIA Skyline Painting
By Inna Garsoian
Located in New York, NY
at the Corcoran Gallery, the Carnegie Institute, and the Springfield Museum. The painting depicts a
Category

1940s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

City Skyline VII, Abstract Painting
By Sharon Sieben
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, acrylic painting, orangeCity Skyline VIISharon SiebenAcrylic painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Modern Skyline Cityscape Abstract Expressionism Oil Painting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An energetic midcentury modern oil painting on canvas depicting a skyline or cityscape in an
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

R.R - 20th Century Oil, London Skyline
Located in Corsham, GB
A modern British school abstract of the London skyline. The artist has captured recognisable London
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

San Francisco Skyline at Night Original Oil Painting by Conger c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century San Francisco Skyline at Night Original Oil Painting by Conger c.1950 Original oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Le Pont Marie, Paris Skyline over the River Seine, vintage oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist oil painting from the 1930's period, depicting this famous skyline view over the River Seine in
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflected Sunset View from Pier 76, oil on linen, impressionist skyline painting
Located in New York, NY
indicators of the passage of time, as well. When viewed as a complete series, Leech’s paintings delineate two
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Late Afternoon View from Pier 76, Oil on linen, Impressionist skyline painting
Located in New York, NY
indicators of the passage of time, as well. When viewed as a complete series, Leech’s paintings delineate two
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

Autumn View from Pier 76, 2022, Oil on linen, Impressionist skyline painting
Located in New York, NY
indicators of the passage of time, as well. When viewed as a complete series, Leech’s paintings delineate two
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

New York City Abstract Skyline, Semi Abstract Night Scene Cityscape Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on board painting of abstracted New York City skyline by Charles Ragland Bunnell from 1951
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

New York Skyline
Located in Boston, MA
skyline in distance. Fred Wagner, a Philadelphia, PA painter and teacher was born in Valley Forge, PA on
Category

1910s American Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Skyline Road
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Realism. The oil on canvas painting is 48 x 48 inches. Singed and dated verso by Namara. Kenyan-born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Skyline Road
Skyline Road
H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
Skyline by Manal Stino
Located in MADRID, ES
Skyline by Manal Stino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Skyline by Manal Stino
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
River Seine Paris City Skyline Bridge over the River 1970's French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris, The River Seine French School, late 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New York Skyline
By Max Kuehne
Located in New York, NY
entitled, “New York Skyline”
Category

1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Midcentury Modern Hand Painted Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting American Skyline
Located in Lisse, NL
abstract skyline painting, we feel, should simply be mounted over a credenza in a midcentury modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Paris Skyline River Seine & Louvre Buildings Signed French Modernist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, late 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 13 x 16 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge British Contemporary Abstract Painting Crimson Cities Skyline Signed 2008
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Crimson Cities', 2008 oil painting on canvas, unframed signed verso illegibly canvas: 39.5 x 39.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950's French Impressionist Oil City Rooftops View Panoramic Skyline Beautiful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
City Rooftops French School, circa 1950's oil on canvas 13 x 16 inches provenance: private
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Building and city skyline
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Molded gilt wood frame 67.2 x 59.3 x 6.5 cm
Category

1920s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

New Midtown skyline from Weehawken Clifftops, Oil on linen, Impressionist art
Located in New York, NY
indicators of the passage of time, as well. When viewed as a complete series, Leech’s paintings delineate two
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Wood Panel

To Bloom Without Witness, Louisa Longstaff-Scales, Original painting, Skyline
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:50 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:40 cm x W:50
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Los Angeles Painting Skyline Original Art California Artwork Los Angeles WallArt
Located in Sempach, LU
to your original oil painting collection. California artwork is painted on cotton canvas. Needs
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

The River Thames London Skyline, Houses of Parliament & Big Ben, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, viewed from the River Thames and over the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Medium: oil painting on
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern British Signed Oil - London Skyline viewed from River Thames, grey tones
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Skyline, from River Thames Medium: oil painting on board, unframed board : 12.5 x 16 inches Provenance
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary 20th Century Abstract Acrylic Painting Of Blue New York Skyline
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blue Skyline by John Williams (British) acrylic painting on canvas canvas: 21 x 16 inches very good
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The London Skyline viewed from River Thames above its Bridges, original oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
of London Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: canvas: 16 x 24 inches plus its original
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crossing the Water: View of the Hudson Yards, Impressionist skyline painting
Located in New York, NY
indicators of the passage of time, as well. When viewed as a complete series, Leech’s paintings delineate two
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

FRANKLIN Karl Mann Associates NY - Oil o/B - Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan Skyline
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Skyline - Oil on Fiberboard / Pavatex, ca. 61 x 76 cm - Wood frame, 72 x
Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Chelsea Water Tower: Abstracted Cityscape Painting of New York City Skyline
By Ricardo Mulero
Located in Hudson, NY
environments inspire my oil paintings: Puerto Rico, where I grew up, New York City, Fire Island Pines, and
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Impressionistic painting of NYC by Lawrence Kelsey, 'Downtown Skyline and Tug'
By Lawrence Kelsey
Located in White Plains, NY
'Downtown Skyline and Tug' 2012 by NY contemporary artist Lawrence Kelsey. Oil on canvas, 42 x 34
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled I (Abstracted Cityscape Painting of Skyline & Water Towers in Blue)
By Ricardo Mulero
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted cityscape painting on paper in blue, black, grey and white oil wash of an industrial New
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

1950s Abstract Painting New York Skyline Cityscape, Buildings, Blue Yellow Red
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage 1950s original signed abstract painting of New York City by Charles Ragland Bunnell from
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Coastline landscape with San Francisco Skyline
Located in San Francisco, CA
Coastline landscape with San Francisco Skyline Signed Oil on canvas 20 x 24 unframed, 27 x 31
Category

Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Shimmering Skyline II" Abstract Painting 27.5" x 39" inch by Ahmed Farid
By Ahmed Farid
Located in Culver City, CA
"Shimmering Skyline II" Abstract Painting 27.5" x 39" inch by Ahmed Farid Born in Cairo, Egypt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Oil

Banks of the River Seine Paris Skyline Pont Neuf Bridge, Signed French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pont Neuf, Paris French School, late 20th century signed and inscribed verso oil painting on canvas
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950's Moody Paris Oil City Skyline Notre Dame & Bouquinistes River Seine Banks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 29.5 inches canvas: 18 x 24 inches provenance: private
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled II (Abstract Cityscape Painting of Skyline & Water Tower in Red & Blue)
By Ricardo Mulero
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted cityscape painting on paper in blue and red oil wash of industrial beams and water
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Chicago Skyline
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned Provenance: Estate of the artist c. 1929/30 Sheet: 9 7/8 x 14 1/8" Mat: 15 1/4 x 19 3/4"
Category

1920s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Crayon

San Francisco night skyline with Transamerica building
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil on canvas San Francisco, Keit skyline with Transamerica building 24.775×24.75 framed 20 x 20
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Eden, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
Bridges over the East River, lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn skyline! :: Painting :: Realism :: This
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pickleball, Oil Painting
By Nick Savides
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, redPickleballNick SavidesOil painting on stretched linenFinished white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Skyline View of Dinan, original 20x39 impressionist European landscape
By Leonard Mizerek
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
of the Marine Artists of America, is beloved for his authentic European landscape oil paintings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tempestuous, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
island of Manhattan! The New York Harbor with Jersey City on the left and the lower Manhattan skyline to
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Radiance, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: Chicago, riverwalk, river, evening, city, urban, cityscape, skyline, buildings, urbanscape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Skyline Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact skyline oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 18 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a skyline oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a skyline oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. Creating a skyline oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Robert Goldstrom, Charis Carmichael Braun, Lawrence Kelsey, Kim Cogan and Laurence Edwardson are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.

How Much is a Skyline Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a skyline oil painting in our inventory may begin at $250 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,600.

Finding the Right paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?

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Questions About Skyline Oil Painting
  • 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 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.

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