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Oil Painting for Sale

Oil painting offers deep chromatic density, the result of pigments suspended in oil capable of producing rich glazes and lasting nuances. Artists take advantage of its texture and drying time to create generous impastos or subtle gradients, harnessing an unmatched material potential. On Artsper, the oil painting category brings together works where light and matter interact, ranging from immersive landscapes to dense abstract compositions.

Mastering this medium requires patience and a sharp sense of composition, as each layer affects depth and light reflection. Creators often work with superimposition, alternating transparent varnishes and opaque coats to modulate visual perception. In this section are Antony Gormley, Gerhard Richter, Joan Mitchell, and Cecily Brown, each offering a unique vision of oil, from expressive figuration to vibrant abstraction. Oil painting maintains a central place in the art market for its visual impact, durability, and the tactile richness it offers to collectors.

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Painting, La sève, Josette Dubost

Josette Dubost

Painting . 54 x 45 x 4 cm Painting . 21.3 x 17.7 x 1.6 inch

$465

Painting, Ensemble, Josette Dubost

Josette Dubost

Painting . 54 x 46 x 4 cm Painting . 21.3 x 18.1 x 1.6 inch

$523

Painting, Arizona, Johnathan Ball

Johnathan Ball

Painting . 91.4 x 91.4 cm Painting . 36 x 36 inch

$12,942

Painting, Barcelona, Max Baris

Max Baris

Painting . 60 x 80 x 2 cm Painting . 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$3,427

Painting, The Reds, Oleksandr Vynnyk

Oleksandr Vynnyk

Painting . 55 x 40 x 2 cm Painting . 21.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$324

Painting, Au theatre, Electre

Electre

Painting . 100 x 80 x 0.3 cm Painting . 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.1 inch

$476

Painting, Défi, Charlotte Cros

Charlotte Cros

Painting . 40 x 60 x 2 cm Painting . 15.7 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$697

Painting, Blue power, Ana Maria Kis

Ana Maria Kis

Painting . 40.64 x 50.8 x 1.27 cm Painting . 16 x 20 x 0.5 inch

$743

Painting, The Promise, Gerda Van Damme

Gerda Van Damme

Painting . 180 x 140 x 2.5 cm Painting . 70.9 x 55.1 x 1 inch

$5,924