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Large Archie Rand Abstract Expressionist Cartoon Oil Painting Dusseldorf
By Archie Rand
Located in Surfside, FL
"Dusseldorf, Germany" 1993, oil on canvas, hand signed and dated lower left, Canvas (unframed):18
Category

1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ducky", Cartoon Duck Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's "Ducky" is an original oil painting depicting a happy duck with an orange beak and
Category

2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Roar", Purple Cartoon Character Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's "Roar" is an original oil painting depicting a roaring, colorful, purple cartoon
Category

2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Stupid the Kid", Cartoon Character Riding a Chicken Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's "Stupid the Kid" is an original oil painting depicting a cartoon character with a
Category

2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Camouflage" Abstract Painting Oil on Cartoon 20" x 14" inch by Mohammed Ismail
By Mohammed Ismail
Located in Culver City, CA
"Camouflage" Abstract Painting Oil on Cartoon 20" x 14" inch by Mohammed Ismail 1991 Signed
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Infinity Cartoon, Original Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Infinity Cartoon, Original Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Portrait Painting 44" x 32" x 1.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Color, Thread, Acrylic, Vinyl

Huge Red Grooms Monotype Oil Painting LA Hollywood Circus Film Cartoon Pop Art
By Red Grooms
Located in Surfside, FL
-dimensional constructions melded painting and sculpture, to create immersive works of art that invited
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Monoprint, Monotype

"Amazing Painting" Pop-Art Americana Red Yellow Blue bold bright & cartoon- like
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
symbols of particular significance to the client. “Amazing Painting” Oil and Acrylic on Linen 17 3/4 x 23
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Oil

Untitled from Cartoon Series
By Robert Reitzfeld
Located in Surfside, FL
"New York artist Robert Reitzfeld has a devoted cult following, but his paintings are not nearly as
Category

1990s Pop Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Panther Bridge, colorful abstract bridge painting w cartoon character
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil paint and mixed media on canvas.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Oil Wells
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

"I Shave Everyday" figurative cartoon portrait painting on paper by Matt Straub
Located in East Quogue, NY
Animated cartoon comic--like portrait oil painting on paper by Matt Straub. Signed on back by
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

"Tomorrow" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Tomorrow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Explorers , cartoon glam, pop, figurative, contemporary feminine
Located in London, GB
female friendship and exploring the unknown. The piece is executed in layers of oil colors on canvas. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cats, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Words that describe this painting: cosplay, costume, balloons, zoo, tiger, cat, cartoon, character
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cerebral Seclusion" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Cerebral Seclusion" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Axiomatic Appeal" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Axiomatic Appeal" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Other Than" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Other Than" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Silent Street" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Axiomatic Appeal" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large Pop Art Cartoon Acrylic Painting By Syndicated Cartoonist R.P. Overmyer
Located in Surfside, FL
R.P. Overmyer (American, 1948-2010). An original oil painting (this might be acrylic) on canvas
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Compadres", abstract, expressionist, blue, green, oil painting, oil pastel
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
“Compadres” is a 50 x 40 inch oil painting on canvas by Anita Loomis. A work from her “Couples
Category

2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Oil Pastel

"Of a Kind" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Of a Kind" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Odd Woman In" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Odd Woman In" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Tree of Life" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Tree of Life" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bathed in the Spotlight, Oil Painting
By Sumner Crenshaw
Located in San Francisco, CA
: figurative, nude, feminism, playful, fun, cartoon, art nouveau , nudes, representational, oil painting, white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cousins, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
techniques, this oil on canvas painting is an excellent example of Chambers’ unique stylistic blend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Friends, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
techniques, this oil on canvas painting is an excellent example of Chambers’ unique stylistic blend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Intermission, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
overlooked aspects of life to discover an otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings are vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Moments, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Living Dangerously, Original Oil Painting, Large Scale Fictional Book Cover
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
into the ruins, I adopt a strategy combining editorial cartooning, oil painting and graphic design. I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Boy on Carousel" large oil painting
By Helen Rayburn Caswell
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Boy on Carousel" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sanctuary, Modernist Judaica Scene Oil Painting
By David Rosen (b.1912)
Located in Surfside, FL
essence of the characters while remaining loose with the painting and even adding a slight cartoon feel
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Battle For Yellowstone, Original Oil Painting of Oversized Fictional Bookcover
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
combining editorial cartooning, oil painting and graphic design. I am attracted to those handsome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Panther in the Grass, Oil Painting, Landscape, Animal Painting, Illustrator
Located in Houston, TX
builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this landscape/animal painting. Wild cats that have a dark
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Wood Panel

"Greedy Crows, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
impressionist techniques, this oil on canvas painting is an excellent example of Chambers’ unique stylistic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fresh Dirt, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two distinct palettes, one bright the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Big Kids, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two distinct palettes, one bright the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Hometown Parade, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
overlooked aspects of life to discover an otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings are vibrant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Blue Tarp, " Oil on Acrylic - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
often overlooked aspects of life to discover an otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Kid Toy, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Street Players, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two distinct palettes, one bright the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Party Animals , " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
often overlooked aspects of life to discover an otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Stone Skipper, " Original Oil Painting of the Lakeshore
By Gregory Steele
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Stone Skipper" is an original oil painting on board by Gregory D. Steele, signed in the lower left
Category

Early 2000s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Four Evangelists, Figure colorful Abstract diptych face and cartoon elements
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In a way, it is a collision of opposites. Two canvases combined to one frame.
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Oil, Spray Paint, Gouache

"Beware of Dog, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
techniques, this oil on canvas painting is an excellent example of Chambers’ unique stylistic blend
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Danny’s Bird Pile, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two distinct palettes, one bright the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Neighbors, " Oil on Acrylic on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two distinct palettes, one bright the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Selfie, " Oil and Acrylic on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
," Chambers draws upon a variety of colors and textures to imbue this painting with a strong narrative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Neighbors, " Oil and Acrylic on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
often overlooked aspects of life to discover an otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Weed, " Oil and Acrylic on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
often overlooked aspects of life to discover an otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Home From Shopping, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
otherwise unseen beauty in the ordinary. Her paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Incidental, " Oil and Acrylic on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
in the ordinary. Her paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two distinct palettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1920s Colorado Landscape Painting, Framed Western Oil Painting, Sky and Buttes
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
City) and The Mill, continuing it into the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Donald Duck Shell Cartoon Contemporary Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Donald Duck & Shell Oil Cartoon Contemporary Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist Chris Pegg
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acryli...

Mid Century Monastery Beach Carmel California Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Carmel Monastery Beach California Impressionist Oil Painting Beautiful impressionist
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Clown Group, Surrealist Oil Painting by Jonah Kinigstein
By Jonah Kinigstein
Located in Long Island City, NY
. In the 1990s, he used to paste his cartoons to the sides of buildings in SoHo in the 1990s, eliciting
Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

I'm Witnessing a Forest Fire-Oil Painting, Fictional Penguin Classic Book Cover
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
myself from disappearing into the ruins, I adopt a strategy combining editorial cartooning, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Forgotten Secrets ( Reksio The Dog ) - Expressive Figurative Oil Painting
By Robert Bubel
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is signed on the back. Reksio The Dog is a Polish dog cartoon character from the TV
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pensive With Nosegay Mid Century Modern Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Pensive with nosegay - Painted in Berkeley CA. painting size 10x8 with frame 16x14x1 Jon (Corka
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Baby, Impressionist Oil Painting on Masonite by Jonah Kinigstein
By Jonah Kinigstein
Located in Long Island City, NY
a variety of responses. This oil on masonite painting is signed lower right, measures 27.5 x 19.5
Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

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Cartoon Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of cartoon oil paintings available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Pop Art, Abstract and Modern styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the cartoon oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, beige, blue and more. Chris Pegg, Earle K. Bergey, Charlotte Andry Gibbs, Wesley Kimler and Kristin Kossi took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Cartoon Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for cartoon oil paintings we offer is $4,167, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Cartoon 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment 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 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.

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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.