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Autumn Fox Hunting Oil Painting, 20th century
Located in Lisbon, PT
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A painting of a countryside hunting ground in the Autumn.
Signature imperceptible (lower right
Category
20th Century French Country Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of hunting oil painting scenes with wild boar
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
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Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 17 in W 20 in D 2.75 in
20th Century English Victorian Country Dog Hunting Oil Painting Framed
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Country style maple framed oil painting of 3 dogs hunting (pointers) (signed
Category
20th Century Country Paintings
Materials
Maple, Paint
Circle of A J Munnings c1910 “Hunt Servant” Fox Hunting Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
Circle of A J Munnings c1910 “Hunt Servant” Oil Painting
A stylish depiction of a hunt servant
Category
Early 1900s English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Sporting Art Oil Painting Gentlemen & Loyal Hunting Dogs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Description:
This charming oil painting vividly portrays a group of countryside gentlemen and their loyal
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique English Fox hunting scene with huntsman jumping with hounds in a field
Located in Woodbury, CT
oil painting by Thomas Ivestor Lloyd is an opportunity to bring the spirit of tradition and the allure
Category
1920s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Deer hunting" Original futuristic landscape. Oil painting.
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting was painted under the
impression of the problem of human impact on the environment
Category
2010s Futurist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Fox Hunting - Abstract Expression - Oil Painting 2011
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Caccia Alla Volpe (Fox Hunting) is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2011.
Oil
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.23 in W 31.11 in D 0.79 in
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Black Lion Hotel
English artist, late 19th century
(double sided painting with a hunting scene
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Half Way Hotel
English artist, late 19th century
(double sided painting with a hunting scene to
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunting Still Life oil on canvas painting
By Josep Serrasanta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
oil painting by Josep Serrasanta depicts a hunting still life with mastery in the use of color and
Category
1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At Hunting, Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
Penguins went hunting, they are lit by the sun, located among the Antarctic ice. This is an eternal
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunting, horses, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.5 in W 28.5 in D 0.8 in
Oil On Canvas, pointer Hunting Dog French Painting 19Th
Located in Gavere, BE
Oil On Canvas, pointer Hunting Dog French Painting 19Th
Sold without frame
Title: pointer
Category
1890s French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting On Canvas, Hunting Dogs Basset Griffon Vendéen
Located in Gavere, BE
Oil painting representing "Basset Griffon Vendéen" hunting dogs in a wooded landscape.
Oil on
Category
1930s French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30.71 in W 35.04 in D 3.94 in
Hunting, Handmade art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 0.8 in
19th Century sporting oil painting of a hunting meet
By Edward Benjamin Herberte
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
living as an artist painting hunting and sporting scenes and would often travel around. He won several
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22.25 in W 30.25 in D 2.75 in
Black and White Hunting Dog Oil Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th century) oil painting of a black and white hunting dog cornering a badger in the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Victorian Hunting Shooting Scene Landscape Oil Rifleman and Hunting Dogs
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Hunting Shooting Landscape Scene, Large Oil Painting depicting a Rifleman and his
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Signed Oil Painting Hunting Party on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: M.J Ruisdael 20th Century, British, signed
Title: A Hunting Scene
Medium: signed
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil Painting, Winter Landscape with Wild Boars. Hunting Scene.
Located in Berlin, DE
crafted oil painting reveals itself. The scene captured on canvas, with the dimensions of the frame
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.96 in W 35.63 in
A PAIR of hunting paintings
By RUDOLF STONE
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Rudolf Stone (1820-1870)
A PAIR of Hunting scene
Oil on panel
Each Painting Size 6 x 12 in
Each
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fox hunting oil on canvas painting painted with four hands
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Painted with four hands.
Josep Padró Gonzalez (1904-1982) and
Pedro Serra Farnés (1890-1974).
Oil
Category
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Pointer Dog Hunting in Landscape Oil Painting 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-3302 Dog Hunting oil on canvas applied to a board ,displayed in a wood frame ,signed by Geyer
Category
1940s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13 in W 16 in D 1 in
Set of 4 Hunting Scenes British Oil Paintings Signed - 4 x original paintings
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Four (4) Hunting Scenes
British School, 20th century
signed Hallard
4 x oil on board
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
LARGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING HUNTING HOUNDS ON THE SCENT IN LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"On the Scent"
English School, late 20th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
painting: 30 x
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in
19th Century sporting oil painting of hunting dogs crossing a river
By Alfred Duke
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
the early 1890’s and became well known for his hunting paintings featuring dogs. He also exhibited at
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.25 in W 45.25 in D 3.75 in
Fox Hounds Hunting through English Countryside Signed Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
In Full Pursuit
by B. Smith, English 1985
signed oil on board, framed
dated 1985
framed: 12 x 15
Category
1980s English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Hunting Dog Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th Century) oil painting of a brown and white dog in a field as a circular focal point
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait of Hunting Dog Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage (20th Century) oil painting of a brown and white dog in a field as a circular focal point
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Crowded Hunting Scene in Wooded Landscape 19th century Oil Painting Signed
Located in Stockholm, SE
details, richness of color and play of light and shadow. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, unframed
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
H 25.6 in W 31.9 in D 1 in
Antique British Hunting Scene Oil Painting - Huntsman on Horseback in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huntsman and his horse.
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed.
canvas: 10 x 14 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunting Lady - British thirties art female portrait oil painting horse riding
By David Murray Urquhart
Located in London, GB
A fine portrait oil painting by noted Scottish artist David Murray Urquhart. Painted circa 1930 the
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting, Oil on Canvas Representing a Hunting Dog, 1990.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting, oil on canvas representing a hunting dog, 1990.
Oil on canvas painting of a hunting dog
Category
20th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hunting Hunter 2 (Sleeping Wolf) - Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism, Nature
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
From the series "Sleeping Wolf"
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Hunting Hunter 3 (Sleeping Wolf) - Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism, Nature
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
From the series "Sleeping Wolf"
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Antique, Romantic Oil Painting, 19th Century. Old Hunting Lodge at the Lake.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, romantic oil painting, 19th century. Old hunting lodge at the lake.
The painting with
Category
19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Painting, Hunting Still Life, impressionist style. Oil on wood.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique painting, still life, impressionist style. Oil on wood.
Very decorative painting.
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Hunting dogs and a deer, British oil painting Richard ANSDELL 19Th c
By Richard Ansdell
Located in Gavere, BE
Hunting dogs and a deer, British oil painting Richard ANSDELL 19Th c
Description
Title: End of
Category
1780s Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 1.19 in
Diana Hunting in Wooded Landscape - 17thC Old Master French art oil painting
By Jean François Millet
Located in London, GB
This superb French Old Master oil painting with excellent provenance is by Jean Francois I Millet
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shed Hunting
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist on the lower right corner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge British Sporting Oil Painting Hunting Hounds in Full Pursuit over Fence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
In Full Pursuit
Hunting Hounds clearing a Fence
by Jean Terry, British 20th century
signed and
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Setter Dogs Hunting in Scottish Highland Moors Signed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hunting in Scotland
by T.H.Parker, British 20th century
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 19 x 23
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Baroque Old Master Oil Painting Stag Hunting Party in Landscape
By Philipp Peter Roos (Rosa di Tivoli)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunting Party
German/ Italian School
circle of Philipp Peter Roos (German 1655-1706)
oil on
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hunting Prayer
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
One of a kind, original oil painting on Board by Brandon Bailey CA.
Signed lower left.
Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large British Hunting Scene Signed Oil Painting Lady Side Saddle on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
archives in museums and private collections.
Title: 'On The Scent', a fine classic English hunting scene
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Butterfly hunting 2001, wood, oil, 50.5x34 cm
By Dmitry Lavrentjev
Located in Riga, LV
Butterfly hunting
2001, wood, oil, 50.5x34 cm
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Huge British Hunting Scene Oil Painting Red Coat Huntsman on Horseback & Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hunt.
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 31 x 43 inches
Painting: 14 x 36 inches
Provenance
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Waiting for the Master Two Hunting Dogs outside Gamekeepers Cottage oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Waiting for the Master
English School, first half 20th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting Huntsman on Horseback with Hunting Hounds
By Reginald Llewellyn Harvey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil on canvas, framed
13 x 15 inches
10 x 12 inches
private collection, UK
the painting is in overall
Category
20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Leslie Peck, "On the Hunt", Fox Hunting Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"On the Hunt", is a 24x36 oil painting on board by artist Leslie Peck featuring a fox hunt scene of
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge British Sporting Art Oil Painting Hunting Scene Horse & Riders Before House
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Meet at Rearsby Grange
British School, indistinctly signed
titled and inscribed verso
oil on
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
British Hunting Scene Oil Painting Master of the Fox Hounds on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Master of the Fox Hounds
by John Renney (British circa 1960's)
signed to label verso
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Hunting Dog cubs , oil painting on canvas by Caspar Von Reth 19th c.
By Caspar von Reth
Located in Gavere, BE
Hunting Dog cubs , oil painting on canvas by Caspar Von Reth 19th c.
German animal and portrait
Category
1890s Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 20.87 in W 23.23 in D 2.37 in
SET OF 4 ORIGINAL BRITISH OIL PAINTINGS - HUNTING SCENES - OILS ON PANEL FRAMED
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Medium & Size:
4 x oil paintings on board
each is 6 x 12 inches inches, framed 12.5 x 18 inches
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two hunting dogs in a kennel, oil painting on canvas 19th Federico OLARIA
Located in Gavere, BE
Two hunting dogs in a kennel, oil painting on canvas 19th Federico OLARIA
Federico Olaria was a
Category
1920s Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 38.19 in D 2.76 in
Hunting Dogs Pointers French oil painting on canvas 19Th by F.E. Martinez
By E. Martinez
Located in Gavere, BE
Hunting Dogs Pointers French oil painting on canvas 19Th by F.E. Martinez.
MARTINEZ was an French
Category
Early 1900s French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 1.58 in
impressionist oil painting horse rider with hunting dogs Forest, signed
Located in Berlin, DE
impressionist oil painting horse rider with hunting dogs Forest, signed
Oil on canvas of a forest
Category
20th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 1.58 in
" SPARROW HAWK " Exquisite painting HUNTING BIRD WILDLIFE
By Michael Coleman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Michael Coleman
Born 1946
Utah Artist
Image Size: 15.5 x 10
Frame Size: 22 x 16
Medium: Oil on
Category
1990s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
End 19th Century Oil Painting Hunting Scene Herman Emil Pohle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Oil on canvas. Signed lower right, Hermann Emil Pohle. The painting is a genre piece. A Renaissance
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil 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, 2024Jan 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.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An 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, 2024To 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.
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- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
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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, 2022To 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, 2023Because 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.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any 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.
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On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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.
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