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Very Large 1820's English Portrait Dapper Young Gentleman Period Drama Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Dapper Young Gentleman
English School, circa 1820's period
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 40 x
Category
1820s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Girl Portrait Painting, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the first half of the 19th century. Oil artwork on canvas depicting a
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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H 48.82 in W 41.34 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Oil on Canvas Rubens Portrait Flemish Painting, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Flemish painting from the first half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first
Category
Antique 1820s Dutch Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Oil on Canvas Van Dyck Portrait Flemish Painting, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Flemish painting from the first half of the 19th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first
Category
Antique 1820s Dutch Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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H 40.56 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Fine English Georgian Oil Family Welcoming Son back From School Country House
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Return from School"
English School, circa 1820
after the painting by William Redmore Bigg, RA
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of a Lady with Pink Bow - British c 1820 Old Master art oil painting
By Sir Thomas Lawrence
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Sir Thomas Lawrence
Category
1820s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 19th Biedermeier Still-Life Oil Painting with Flowers and Fruits, 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Early 19th Biedermeier Still-Life Oil Painting was painted around 1820.
It remains
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 22.84 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Victorian Signed Oil Painting Fishing Boats in Choppy Seas off Old Harbour
By William Henry Williamson (1820-1883)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Off the Harbour
by William Henry Williamson (British 1820-1883)
signed and dated 1874
oil painting
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1820's English Portrait of Country Squire Jane Austen Period Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Squire
English artist, circa 1820's period
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 30 x 23
Category
Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Horses, 1820
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 19th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting a particular
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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H 32.68 in W 37.8 in D 4.34 in
Antique Oil Painting by Jan Fabius, 1820-1889
Located in London, GB
An absolutely gorgeous antique oil painting by Jan Fabius, who was a well known Dutch artist (1820
Category
Antique 1870s Dutch High Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
A Pair of 1820's Americana Oil Painted Portraits
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of American oil painted 1820's portraits of a husband and wife. The original oil painting
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
English Oil on Canvas Whippet Painting in Original Burl Walnut Gilt Frame C 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Oil on canvas Whippet landscape painting in the original gilt burl walnut frame. Early
Category
Antique 1820s English George III Paintings
Materials
Burl, Giltwood, Walnut, Canvas
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 3 in
Painting French school romantic italian bandit 1820 1830 JOLLIVET 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
French school of the 19th century (In the 1820s/1830s) Oil on canvas 46 x 38 cm (61 x 53 cm with
Category
1830s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in
American Oil Framed Landscape on Academy Board, Hudson Valley, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American school oil landscape on academy board in the original gold gilt molded frame. Landscape
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
H 15.75 in W 22 in D 1.25 in
Jacob Jan van der Maaten (1820-1879) Landscape Oil On Board "Pastoral Scenery"
Located in New York, NY
Medium: Oil On Board
Painting Size: 6 x 8 inches
Frame Size: 9 x 10.5 inches
Condition: This
Category
Late 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Obersee by François Roffiaen (1820-1898) Oil on canvas
Located in Gent, VOV
François Roffiaen.
François Roffiaen (1820-1898): Biography
François Roffiaen's family on his father's
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.83 in W 18.31 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of a harpist - Belgian Old Master musical art oil painting harp player
Located in London, GB
This charming Belgian Old Master musical portrait oil painting is by noted artist Jan Baptiste
Category
1820s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Oil on Board Landscape with Young Lady and Rabbit, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American oil on board landscape of young lady standing by rabbit in foreground with the original
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swiss Mechanical Clock Painting, Circa 1820
Located in Vero Beach, FL
is created in oil on metal circa 1820 in Switzerland. This clock painting is an exceptional example
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Biedermeier Paintings
Materials
Metal
19th Century Marine Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Paul Seignon (1820-1890).
Located in NICE, FR
A small 19th-century marine oil-on-canvas painting depicting two ships navigating the waves of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 16.54 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 in
Oil Painting, Small Shooting Scene By Chapman Bayley (British, Active 1818-1832)
Located in Uppingham, GB
Oil on canvas Shooting by the woods by Chapman Bayley (1818-1832)
Early 19th Century gent standing
Category
1820s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Virgin and Child "after Raphael, France About 1820
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in PARIS, FR
Oil on canvas portraying a part of Raphael's great painting "The Sistine Madonna", kept at the
Category
Antique 1820s French Restauration Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Francois-Etienne Musin (Belgian 1820-1888) Marine Seascape Oil on Canvas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Francois-Etienne Musin (Belgian 1820-1888) Marine Seascape Oil on Canvas in Giltwood Frame Signed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
French Portrait Mysterious lady 19th century Oil painting Acknowledged master
Located in Stockholm, SE
person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on
Category
1820s French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Ca. 1820 Portrait of a Woman with Kashmir shawl.
Located in Firenze, IT
Ca. 1820
Portrait of a Woman.
Léon Cogniet (1794-1880, Paris), attributed.
French school of XIX
Category
1820s Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
After Antonio Allegri da Correggio (1489–1534) - c.1820 Oil, La Zingarella
Located in Corsham, GB
, true to the original, and a masterful delicacy in the folds of the Virgin's clothes. This painting has
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Robert Sheader after Henry Redmore (1820-1887) -20th Century Oil, Coupland Wreck
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking nautical scene, after the original painting by Henry Redmore, showing the wreck of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting after Rembrandt van Rijn "The Shipbuilders Wife"
By (After) Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting after Rembrandt von RIJN "The Shipbuilders Wife" 1606 - 1669. Fine early 19th Century
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 19th Century Oil Painting on Board Biblical Scene
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful early 19th century Italian oil painting on board, not signed. Biblical scene probably
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Paintings
Materials
Wood
Antique Tavern Scene Oil Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique tavern scene oil painting
Origin: Belgium,
circa 1820.
Measurements: 25" W x 2 1
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Paint
1820's French Portrait of a Gentleman Signed & Dated 1824 Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a French Gentleman
French School, indistinctly signed
dated 1824
inscribed verso
oil on
Category
Early 19th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Idilic Country Landscape, Frederick Waters Watts, Circa 1820
By Frederick Waters Watts
Located in Lincoln, GB
with their pooch by Frederick Waters Watts, Oil on Canvas, 31” x 27” framed. Original period frame
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American artist Portrait German lady 19th century Oil painting by J. Eichholtz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dutch Queen Beatrix. Between known works by Eichholtz this one excels in size. Oil painting on canvas
Category
1820s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
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H 50 in W 40.5 in
Portrait of a Seated Gentleman - British 19th century art portrait oil painting
By Thomas Lawrence (circle)
Located in London, GB
This striking British 19th century portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Sir Thomas
Category
Early 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Funeral Procession, circa 1820 Chinese School
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Funeral Procession, circa 1820
Chinese School
Large 1early 19th Century Chinese School
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of a Lady - Old Master British early 19thC oil painting woman bonnet
By Thomas Lawrence (circle)
Located in London, GB
A fantastic British oil painting which is unsigned and is circle of Thomas Lawrence. It depicts a
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Italian Architectural Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very striking and stunning early 19th century architectural oil painting - a landscape from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"View of Pompeii" Oil on canvas. Signed Alessandro La Volpe (1820-1867)
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"View of Pompeii"
Oil on canvas.
Signed Alessandro La Volpe (1820-1867)
Period frame
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 30.32 in W 38.98 in D 4.73 in
Fine 1820's English Georgian Large Portrait of a Country Lady seated with Quill
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
artist, circa 1820's
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 35 x 29 inches
provenance: private collection
Category
Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain Landscape Painting, Antique Oil Landscape Painting, Oil on Paper, XIX
By Leberecht Lortet
Located in Breganze, VI
This is an antique Mountain landscape oil painting with lake, XIXth century. 19th century.
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 25.6 in D 2.56 in
19th Century sporting oil painting of salmon & trout
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 25 in W 34 in D 2.75 in
'A Best Friend' by Carl Haag, Erlangen 1820 – 1915 Oberwesel a. Rhein, German
Located in Bruges, BE
title of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1878.
Transitioning from oil painting to watercolors, Haag
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil Pastel
H 20.48 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in
Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker 'German, 1820-1900' Oil on Canvas Venetian Carnival
By Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Ludwig Friedrich Becker (German, 1820-1900) "Karneval von Venedig" (The Venetian Carnival) oil
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 43.5 in W 32.5 in D 3.75 in
Johann Paul Eisenmeyer, Portrait Of A Gentleman, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming mid-19th-century oil painting by Austrian artist Johann Paul Eisenmeyer (act.1820
Category
1840s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Antique Orientalist Oil Paintings by de Hagemann
Located in London, GB
Orientalist Godefroy de Hagemann (1820-1877), this exquisite duo of oil paintings captivates with two
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.2 in W 19.69 in D 1.78 in
The French Ball 19th Century by ALBERT LUDOVICI (1820-1894)
By Albert Ludovici Jr.
Located in Blackwater, GB
The French Ball, 19th Century
by ALBERT LUDOVICI (1820-1894) to $70,000
Large 19th Century French
Category
19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century European School Original Oil Painting -- Soldiers at Rest
Located in Soquel, CA
18th Century European School Figurative and Landscape Painting of Soldiers at Rest
Evocative
Category
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 22 in W 29 in D 2 in
Early 19th Century Spanish Andalusian Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique early 19th century Spanish Andalusian oil on canvas portrait painting.
Dimensions with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 1.58 in
A Summer Beauty - British Victorian genre art female portrait oil painting
By Edwin Roberts
Located in London, GB
This lovely portrait oil painting is by much exhibited British artist Edwin Roberts. The painting
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Master Wooded Landscape - Irish 1830 art woodland oil painting
By James Arthur O'Connor
Located in London, GB
A delightful large oil on canvas of a wooded landscape which dates to circa 1830 and is attributed
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 33 in W 38 in D 2 in
Moret-sur-Loing - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Antoine Guillemet
By Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Guillemet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas landscape circa 1890 by French impressionist painter Jean Baptiste Antoine
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
ANGLO-AMERICAN SCHOOL C. 1820'S - PORTRAIT OF MERCHANT ON SHIP WITH GLOBE & MAP
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
armed British merchantman through a window. A very fine and rare work.
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait identified as Self Portrait Of Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1820)
By Sir Thomas Lawrence
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait identified as Self Portrait Of Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1820), circa 1830
Large 19th
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Crossing the Common French 19thC art figurative windmill landscape oil painting
By Georges Michel
Located in London, GB
This superb French 19th century figurative landscape oil painting with excellent provenance is by
Category
1830s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century British large oil painting, portrait of a young sailor
By James Sant
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
James Sant (British, 1820-1916)
The young sailor
Oil on canvas
Signed with monogram `JS’ (lower
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge French Wall Mural Grande Fresque Murale Oil Painting 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
standout piece that is sure to impress your guests. The oil painting has been taken from an 17h century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 86.62 in W 57.09 in D 1.97 in
19 Century Romantic Oil Painting entitled 'Le Reveil' by Claude-Marie Dubufe
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully executed oil painting of a young lady awakening from her lavishly draped bed, her
Category
Antique 1820s French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas
William Huggins - 19th Century British Oil painting of Hens and Cockerel
By William Huggins
Located in London, GB
WILLIAM HUGGINS
(1820-1884)
Cockerel and Hens
Signed and dated l.r.: W Huggins 1880
Oil on board
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Humber Estuary
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Henry Redmore
British, (1820-1887)
Trading Schooners & Dutch Luggers on the Humber Estuary
Oil on
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.25 in W 45.25 in D 3.5 in
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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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- 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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- 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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2024A 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.
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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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