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Carlos Alpizar "Mujer Enamor" Original Surreal Oil Painting C.2000
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carlos Alpizar "Mujer Enamor" Original Surreal Oil Painting C.2000 Woman in Love Original oil on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s. Classic Surrealism brought to life on
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Riding a Giraffe Surreal Oil Painting 1956
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3982 Children riding a giraffe oil on board set in a painted oak frame Image size 15.5x19.5"
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

Animals - Brightly Colored Abstracted Surreal Oil Painting with Animals
By Marcos Raya
Located in Chicago, IL
, connecting to the ancient and the mythic. -Lynne Warren Marcos Raya Animals oil on canvas 54h x 67w in
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large Abstract Surreal Oil Painting "Rise From the Clay New"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique and vivid surreal landscape oil painting on canvas. Framing on request.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Heli Hatchlings, Surreal Oil Painting - Giant Chameleons Crab Apples Helicopter
By Christopher Klein
Located in Chicago, IL
. Fortune can turn on a dime. Such is the subject of Christopher Klein's wildly detailed surreal painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Going Steady, Surreal Oil Painting by Shirley Kaplan circa 1964
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Shirley Kaplan, American Title: Going Steady Year: circa 1964 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sirin and Alkonost, Surreal Oil Painting by Nina Usacheva-Green
By Nina Usacheva-Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Nina Usacheva-Green, Russian Title: Sirin and Alkonost Year: 1981 Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category

1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique Southern School Piano Player Black Male Portrait Surreal Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A compelling Early 20th Century American modernist portrait painting. Depicting a black man lost in
Category

1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Yes, But Does It Float - Original Surreal Oil Painting with Symbolic Imagery
By Mark Bowers
Located in Chicago, IL
, and manipulate as a diary. My work consists of small-scale highly detailed landscape paintings. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Vintage American Figurative Surreal Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3057 Figurative Surreal oil painting Set in a vintage gilt wood frame
Category

1970s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Signed Surreal Street Scene Skeleton Modernist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed illegibly.
Category

1930s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Surreal Female Portrait Symbolic Rural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.
Category

1930s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Surrealistic Nude Oil Painting "Effigy 2"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A large scale, unique and vivid surreal oil painting on stretched canvas, depicting four nude
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

French Surrealist Oil Painting Signed Jamotte, 1964
Located in Houston, TX
famous artist colony in the Alsace region). This French school Surreal oil painting is a great example of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Nude Male Deliverance
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3911 Large Surreal oil painting on canvas
Category

1970s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

 Nude Male  Deliverance
 Nude Male  Deliverance
H 55 in W 25 in D 1 in
Colourful Orange and Red Abstract Painting "New Unfolding 7"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, unique and vivid surreal oil painting of flowing streamer elements in reds and oranges
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Canvas, Oil

Poolside Night
Located in New York, NY
Surreal oil painting made by a Korean artist, Yeon Su Kim.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dream Swan
Located in New York, NY
Surreal oil painting made by a Korean artist, Yeon Su Kim.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Night
Located in New York, NY
Surreal oil painting made by a Korean artist, Yeon Su Kim.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Vase
Located in Buffalo, NY
A modern surreal oil painting on linen depicting a vase with one yellow flower and a mysterious
Category

1950s Surrealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Surrealist Vase
Surrealist Vase
H 27 in W 21 in
Surreal Children Fantasy Oil Painting 1956
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3981 Children's fantasy figurative oil painting set in a hand painted oak frame Image size
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Greta Carmen Figurative Oil Painting American Modern Surrealist Artwork
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Miami, FL
Figurative surreal oil painting by American modernist artist Greta Carmen. This original painting
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Paint, Wood

Um Quarto Ambiente- surreal painting oil on canvas
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Intermission", surreal, contemporary, reds, greens, blues, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Boston, MA
"Intermission" by Alexandra Rozenman is a small 20 x 16 x 2.5 inch oil on canvas painting that
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Surreal Portrait, Oil Painting by Richard Kirk
By Richard Kirk
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Richard Kirk, American XXth Title: Surreal Portrait Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category

1960s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

surreal scene oil on canvas painting surrealism
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Francesc Gironés (1904-1997) - Surrealist scene - Oil canvas Oil measures 38x46 cm. Frame measures
Category

1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Surreal Latin American Oil Painting
Located in Rochester, NY
Surreal hyper realistic trompe l'oeil oil painting by Latin American artist Victor Del Castillo
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

surreal woman face oil on canvas painting
By Miquel Torner de Semir
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Miquel Torner de Semir (1938) - Surrealist figure - Oil on canvas Oil measures 46x38 cm. Frameless
Category

1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Corredor de Tornados surreal painting oil on canvas- large
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Natural Windows surreal painting oil on canvas- grey shadows
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Terra Da Arvore- surreal painting oil on canvas blue
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

CONSUMPTION NATION BOOM - Purple Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Spacescape
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
of the painting. Oil rigs are scattered across the landscape. Jason Stout was born in 1977. He
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

GREYSON SALVO BARRAGE - Purple, Blue Surreal Nebula Oil Painting
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This painting by Jason Stout features a nebula in an impossible surrealist spacescape with objects
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

REBEL OUTPOST FRACK - Purple Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2004. Stout’s work
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

RESOURCES & DISCOURSES - Green, Blue Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2004. Stout’s work
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venice original oil color surreal artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Esam Jlilati
Located in Yardley, PA
Jlilati Medium: original oil color Size: painting 18" x 14" Canvas size 20"x16" This artwork
Category

2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Surreal Renaissance Countess Oversized Female Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3915 Surreal female figurative large scale canvas unframed
Category

1950s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Surreal harlequin oil on board painting expressionism Ubeda
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gustavo Úbeda (1930-1994) - Surrealist Harlequin - Oil panel Oil measurements 41x50 cm. Frame
Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Surreal scene Brazil oil on board painting surrealist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gustavo Úbeda (1930-1994) - Surrealist scene, Brazil - Oil on panel Oil measures 61x91 cm
Category

1970s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Large Surreal Latin American Oil Painting
By Victor Del Castillo
Located in Rochester, NY
Surreal hyper realistic trompe l'oeil oil painting by Latin American artist Victor Del Castillo
Category

Late 20th Century South American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Terra do Fogo surreal painting oil on canvas- sunset red
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Collector" Surreal Abstract Geometric Pointillist Oil Painting
By Ron Hoover
Located in Houston, TX
Ron Hoover surrealist painting titled "The Collector" done in a pointillism style in 1987. This
Category

1980s Pointillist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Man That Eats Abaporu. oil on canvas surreal painting
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SYNTAX RUMBLE - Yellow, Green Cubist Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2004. Stout’s work
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage American Modernist Surreal Erotic Composition Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist surreal painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed. Image size 20L x
Category

1990s Surrealist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Surreal Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on paper. Framed.
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Modernist Surreal Cityscape Framed Signed Oil Painting
By Enid Smiley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category

1950s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage American Modernist Surreal Landscape Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed "Lee Tang".
Category

1950s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape Surreal Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Nude Surreal Figures Together Slovenian French Oil Painting
By Heinrich Maryan Frama
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Surrealism Subject: Abstract Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: France In this surreal
Category

20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Large Surreal Masterpiece Landscape Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique surrealist oil painting of a landscape with a sculpture. Oil on board, circa 1949. Signed
Category

1940s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Modernist Artist Studio Surreal Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist artist studio. Oil on canvas. Framed. Image size, 24H x 20L.
Category

1960s Surrealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Untitled - Surreal Chaotic Urban Café Scene, Original Oil Painting
By Benjamin Duke
Located in Chicago, IL
Ben Duke Untitled oil on canvas 55h x 63w in 139.70h x 160.02w cm BSD033 Ben Duke b. 1977
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Output - original oil abstract seascape painting- surreal contemporary art
By Alison Johnson
Located in London, Chelsea
"Output" by Alison Johnson stands as a striking original abstract ocean painting that draws viewers
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Copper

A Surreal Underwater Circus, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a playful painting that embodies the elements of whimsy and surrealism. The composition
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"After the War", surreal, birds, white, yellow, green, blue, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Boston, MA
In Alexandra Rozenman's 30 x 40 x 2.5 inch oil on canvas painting piece you find yourself on the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tromba D'Agua- surreal painting oil on canvas- blue grey shades
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Nature's Time" - Horizontal surreal painting, oil on canvas - dark blue sky.
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Babel to Basel- surreal painting oil on canvas blue grey shades
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Surreal Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact surreal oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Surrealist, Contemporary and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a surreal oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right surreal oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and beige. Creating a surreal oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Fernando Vignoli, René Monzón Relova “Pozas”, Avery Palmer, Alexandra Rozenman and Mark Bowers 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 Surreal Oil Painting?

The price for a surreal oil painting in our collection starts at $285 and tops out at $120,329 with the average selling for $2,296.

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 Surreal 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 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 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.
  • 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.

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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.