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How can I tell if an oil painting is real?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Tapas Night in San Sebastian, Oil Painting
By Jonelle Summerfield
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sebastian, summer, vacation, night, evening, nightlife, season, impressionism, people, travel, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Still Life with Lobster, Oil Painting by Gerard Sebastian
By Gerard Sebastian
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Gerard Sebastian Title: Still Life with Lobster Date: circa 1970 Medium: Oil on canvas
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Floral Bouquet, Still Life Oil Painting by Gerard Sebastian
By Gerard Sebastian
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Gerard Sebastian, Spanish (1930 - 1996) Title: Floral Bouquet Year: circa 1970 Medium
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still L-004-17, Oil on Canvas Painting by Sebastian Herzau, 2017
By Sebastian Herzau
Located in London, GB
Still L-004-17, Oil on Canvas Painting by Sebastian Herzau, 2017 Painting both portraits and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dinner Table Still Life, Oil Painting on Canvas by Gerard Sebastian
By Gerard Sebastian
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Gerard Sebastian, Spanish (1930 - 1996) Title: Dinner Table Still Life Year: circa 1970
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sebastian Buff (1829-1880) - 1864 Oil, Man Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
This fine 19th century oil depicts a man reading with his hands clasped together as if in prayer
Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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