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Oil On Velvet

Framed Mid-century Hand Painted Oil on Velvet Female Portrait, Signed Cohen
Framed Mid-century Hand Painted Oil on Velvet Female Portrait, Signed Cohen

Framed Mid-century Hand Painted Oil on Velvet Female Portrait, Signed Cohen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite mid-century oil on velvet painting features a captivating portrait of a young green

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

"Great Dane" Framed Oil on Velvet by Lawrence Shelby
"Great Dane" Framed Oil on Velvet by Lawrence Shelby

"Great Dane" Framed Oil on Velvet by Lawrence Shelby

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handsome portrait of a Great Dane by painter, Lawrence Shelby. Oil paint on rust-colored velvet

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Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Paint, Oak

Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam

Syd CockellUncle Sam, 1942

$1,850

H 21 in W 17 in

Uncle Sam

By Syd Cockell

Located in Missouri, MO

This is an original oil on velvet painting created c. 1942. Syd Cockell was an accomplished

Category

1940s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Flag and Capitol
The Flag and Capitol

Syd CockellThe Flag and Capitol, c. 1942

$1,500

H 18.75 in W 12.75 in

The Flag and Capitol

By Syd Cockell

Located in Missouri, MO

This is an original oil on velvet painting created c. 1942. Syd Cockell was an accomplished

Category

1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Irises Flowers" By L. Chevallier, Oil On Black Velvet, circa 1930
"Irises Flowers" By L. Chevallier, Oil On Black Velvet, circa 1930

"Irises Flowers" By L. Chevallier, Oil On Black Velvet, circa 1930

Located in Paris, FR

Original oil painting on black velvet by L. Chevallier, circa 1930. Representing a decorative

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Early 20th Century French Paintings

Materials

Paint, Velvet, Wood, Oak

Red Velvet Couch (Views & Vantage Points), Painting, Oil on Canvas

Red Velvet Couch (Views & Vantage Points), Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Theresa Vandenberg Donche

Located in Yardley, PA

Looking in shows us who we are; looking out shows us where we have been and who we may become. A panorama brings a sense of freedom and release, fresh views bring a sense of possibil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Charles Levier Seascape and Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting
Charles Levier Seascape and Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting

Charles Levier Seascape and Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting

$21,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 1.5 in

Charles Levier Seascape and Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting

By Charles Levier

Located in Miami, FL

Large nautical seascape oil on canvas painting by Charles Levier. Window to Corsican port featuring

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood, Velvet, Canvas

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting Showing Emotional Clown / Mime Masks by I. Weyts
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting Showing Emotional Clown / Mime Masks by I. Weyts

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting Showing Emotional Clown / Mime Masks by I. Weyts

Located in Lisse, NL

. It comes with a beautiful wooden frame and a stylish black velvet lining. Mind you, our price for

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Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Dreams Down Here Ain't Broken, They're Walkin With a Limp
Dreams Down Here Ain't Broken, They're Walkin With a Limp

Dreams Down Here Ain't Broken, They're Walkin With a Limp

By C. Dimitri

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil paint and black velvet on wood panel. Title from "Small Change," by Tom Waits.

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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Fabric, Oil, Wood Panel

Thomas Willis: Shamrock III and Reliance Crossing the Line, America’s Cup, 1903
Thomas Willis: Shamrock III and Reliance Crossing the Line, America’s Cup, 1903

Thomas Willis: Shamrock III and Reliance Crossing the Line, America’s Cup, 1903

By Thomas Willis

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

picture is oil on canvas with silk and velvet fabric embroidered with silk thread. It shows the 1903

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Early 20th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Los Angeles #1

John MilleiLos Angeles #1, 2010

Unavailable

H 37 in W 41 in D 2 in

Los Angeles #1

By John Millei

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oil on Velvet After having a jovial conversation with Julian Schnabel at El Carmen in Los

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Female Figure
Female Figure

Female Figure, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 49.61 in W 35.83 in

Female Figure

Located in Madrid, ES

French School Debutant 1900/1920 "Female Figure"" Oil on velvet 126cm x 91cm Paliotti SL Madrid

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1910s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Blue Velvet I' Oil on Canvas

'Blue Velvet I' Oil on Canvas

Unavailable

H 40 in W 60 in D 2 in

'Blue Velvet I' Oil on Canvas

Located in New York, NY

Michele D’Ermo. Painting is Michele D’Ermo’s response to beauty. Art and nature are so closely intertwined it is impossible to say which precedes the other. This enigma has impe...

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2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Cosmic American Turkeys" Contemporary Still Life Painting on Velvet
"Cosmic American Turkeys" Contemporary Still Life Painting on Velvet

"Cosmic American Turkeys" Contemporary Still Life Painting on Velvet

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting
Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting

Fedor Encke's Portrait of a Lady in a Velvet Dress, Large Oil on Canvas Painting

By Fedor Encke

Located in Bletchingley, Surrey

Fedor Encke was born in Berlin, Germany in 1851. Younger brother of Erdmann Encke who was a sculptor. Encke was the illegitimate grandson of King Frederick Wilhelm II of Prussia and ...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

"Cloud Mansion" Contemporary Still Life Painting on Velvet by Meg Franklin
"Cloud Mansion" Contemporary Still Life Painting on Velvet by Meg Franklin

"Cloud Mansion" Contemporary Still Life Painting on Velvet by Meg Franklin

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

1 (Cat dyptich)
1 (Cat dyptich)

Mayra Barraza1 (Cat dyptich), 2013

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 78 in

1 (Cat dyptich)

Located in Dallas, TX

Oil on white velvet oil on black velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

2 (Cat dyptich)
2 (Cat dyptich)

Mayra Barraza2 (Cat dyptich), 2013

Unavailable

H 39.3 in W 19 in

2 (Cat dyptich)

Located in Dallas, TX

2 (cat dyptych) price per panel 2013 Oil paint on black and white velvet 19 x 39.3”

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

1 (Schrodinger's Visit)

Mayra Barraza1 (Schrodinger's Visit), 2013

Unavailable

H 19 in W 39.3 in

1 (Schrodinger's Visit)

Located in Dallas, TX

wilderness. 1 (cat dyptych) 2013, Oil paint on black and white velvet, 43.5 x 78”

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Felt, Oil

Portrait of an Artist, Circle Of Thomas Gibson, Circa 1730
Portrait of an Artist, Circle Of Thomas Gibson, Circa 1730

Portrait of an Artist, Circle Of Thomas Gibson, Circa 1730

Located in London, GB

velvet cap. Oil on canvas, bears remains of 19th century gallery label on the verso. Not re-lined. In

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George II Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Wood

Goesloopca
Goesloopca

Meg FranklinGoesloopca, 2016

Unavailable

H 14 in W 11 in D 1 in

Goesloopca

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

1970 Female Glamour Portrait Oil on Velvet in Gold Frame
1970 Female Glamour Portrait Oil on Velvet in Gold Frame

1970 Female Glamour Portrait Oil on Velvet in Gold Frame

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1970 Female Glamour portrait oil on velvet in a gold frame. Signed Measures: Frame: 33" x 24

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Vintage 1970s Paintings

Materials

Velvet

Original Pre-War Beach Polynesian Oil Painting on Velvet by Roger Fowler, Tahiti
Original Pre-War Beach Polynesian Oil Painting on Velvet by Roger Fowler, Tahiti

Original Pre-War Beach Polynesian Oil Painting on Velvet by Roger Fowler, Tahiti

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original late 1930s/1940s beach Polynesian girl oil painting on velvet signed "Roger Fowler, Tahiti

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Velvet

Pascal Cucaro Oil on Canvas Street Scene Painting
Pascal Cucaro Oil on Canvas Street Scene Painting

Pascal Cucaro Oil on Canvas Street Scene Painting

By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003

Located in Rio Vista, CA

). Oil on canvas painting with Classic Cucaro impressionism style and thick applied paint in vibrant

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Red Velvet Background with Frame
"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Red Velvet Background with Frame

"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Red Velvet Background with Frame

By Hunt Slonem

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Scarlet Red background with thick use of paint. I...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

18th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Nude with Architecture
18th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Nude with Architecture

18th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Nude with Architecture

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Great French painting from the late 18th century. Work oil on canvas depicting "Nude young woman

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Antique Late 18th Century French Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Plaster, Wood

"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Red Velvet Background with Frame
"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Red Velvet Background with Frame

"Untitled" Black Outlined Bunny on Red Velvet Background with Frame

By Hunt Slonem

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a Scarlet Red background with thick use of paint. I...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

17th Century Manner of Johannes Fijt, Killer Cat Oil on Canvas
17th Century Manner of Johannes Fijt, Killer Cat Oil on Canvas

17th Century Manner of Johannes Fijt, Killer Cat Oil on Canvas

Located in Lowestoft, GB

covered in a heavily worn red velvet. The piece has been done by a very good hand in the manner of Jan

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Velvet

Antique Naive Portrait of Budgies (Parakeet), Original Oil On Porcelain Painting
Antique Naive Portrait of Budgies (Parakeet), Original Oil On Porcelain Painting

Antique Naive Portrait of Budgies (Parakeet), Original Oil On Porcelain Painting

Located in Bristol, GB

in date. Framed and glazed in its original worn mustard yellow velvet frame. The painting itself is

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Velvet, Paint, Glass

T. Willis a Mixed Media Ship’s Portrait of ‘Eudora’ of New York, 1900
T. Willis a Mixed Media Ship’s Portrait of ‘Eudora’ of New York, 1900

T. Willis a Mixed Media Ship’s Portrait of ‘Eudora’ of New York, 1900

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

T. Willis: a mixed media ship’s portrait of ‘Eudora’ of New York, 1900. This oil and silk/velvet

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Antique Early 1900s American Paintings

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Paint

Irascible
Irascible

Mel BochnerIrascible, 2006

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H 36 in W 45.5 in D 3 in

Irascible

By Mel Bochner

Located in New York, NY

Oil painting with embossing on black velvet by American conceptual artist Mel Bochner. Signed by

Category

Early 2000s Conceptual Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-Century Modern Signed Large Abstract Mancini Painting
Mid-Century Modern Signed Large Abstract Mancini Painting

Mid-Century Modern Signed Large Abstract Mancini Painting

Located in West Hartford, CT

Magnificent Mid-Century Modern large abstract painting. Medium is oil on board with gold velvet

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Moorish Maiden Gilt and Velvet Frame
Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Moorish Maiden Gilt and Velvet Frame

Antique Oil on Canvas Painting of Moorish Maiden Gilt and Velvet Frame

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique oil on canvas painting of Moorish or Persian maiden in Classic garb framed in gilt and

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20th Century Iraqi Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Canvas

"Velvet Jungle" Colorful Contemporary Oil and Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
"Velvet Jungle" Colorful Contemporary Oil and Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

"Velvet Jungle" Colorful Contemporary Oil and Mixed Media Painting on Canvas

By Cindy Shaoul

Located in New York, NY

With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold drips, mixed media and, pieces of glass t...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

" Lady on Red Velvet " Nude Portrait Painting
" Lady on Red Velvet " Nude Portrait Painting

" Lady on Red Velvet " Nude Portrait Painting

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H 35 in W 31.5 in D 2.5 in

" Lady on Red Velvet " Nude Portrait Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

1930's beautiful " Lady on Red Velvet " nude portrait painting on canvas. Signed illegibly, lower

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20th Century Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Island Woman with Clam Shell on Velvet Hawaiian Style
Island Woman with Clam Shell on Velvet Hawaiian Style

Island Woman with Clam Shell on Velvet Hawaiian Style

Located in Soquel, CA

painted with oil paint on brown velvet canvas by New Zealand artist Kase Jackson (1926-2002). Signed "Kase

Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Fabric

Two Pascal Cucaro Abstract Figural Oil Paintings on Masonite
Two Pascal Cucaro Abstract Figural Oil Paintings on Masonite

Two Pascal Cucaro Abstract Figural Oil Paintings on Masonite

By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two abstract oil paintings on masonite boards by Pascal "Pat" Cucaro including the Cory Gallery of

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Masonite, Paint

Fall 1978 NYC
Fall 1978 NYC

Michael PaukerFall 1978 NYC, 1978

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H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in

Fall 1978 NYC

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

). Mixed media with oil paint on red velvet canvas. Titled "Fall 1978 NYC" on verso. Unsigned and unframed

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes

Michael PaukerGeometric Shapes

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H 36 in W 24 in D 2 in

Geometric Shapes

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

). Mixed media with oil paint on red velvet canvas. Unsigned and unframed. From a collection of his work

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Over the lighthouse, Butterfly Meadow, Barn Owl
Over the lighthouse, Butterfly Meadow, Barn Owl

Over the lighthouse, Butterfly Meadow, Barn Owl

By Kate Heiss

Located in Deddington, GB

framed. Butterfly Meadow by Kate Heiss, 2022 limited_edition Oil based inks on 300GSM Somerset velvet

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Linocut

Kate Heiss, Brancaster Sails, Linocut Print, Affordable Art
Kate Heiss, Brancaster Sails, Linocut Print, Affordable Art

Kate Heiss, Brancaster Sails, Linocut Print, Affordable Art

By Kate Heiss

Located in Deddington, GB

a series of 3 nautical designs. Limited Edition of 50 Oil based inks on 300gsm Somerset Velvet soft

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Linocut

Kate Heiss, Wild Poppies, Limited Edition Linocut, Poppy Art
Kate Heiss, Wild Poppies, Limited Edition Linocut, Poppy Art

Kate Heiss, Wild Poppies, Limited Edition Linocut, Poppy Art

By Kate Heiss

Located in Deddington, GB

, long smooth headed poppy and the round rough headed poppy. Limited Edition of 30 Oil based inks on

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Linocut

'Blue Velvet II ' Oil on Canvas  40x60

'Blue Velvet II ' Oil on Canvas 40x60

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H 40 in W 60 in D 2 in

'Blue Velvet II ' Oil on Canvas 40x60

Located in New York, NY

Michele D’Ermo. Painting is Michele D’Ermo’s response to beauty. Art and nature are so closely intertwined it is impossible to say which precedes the other. This enigma has impe...

Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Copper, Santa Ana
18th Century Oil on Copper, Santa Ana

18th Century Oil on Copper, Santa Ana

Located in Mexico City, DF

A beautifully executed oil on copper from the 18th century depicting Santa Ana with her child the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Paintings

Materials

Copper

Michelangelo Meucci (Italian 1840-1890)
Michelangelo Meucci (Italian 1840-1890)

Michelangelo Meucci (Italian 1840-1890)

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H 16.5 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in

Michelangelo Meucci (Italian 1840-1890)

By Michelangelo Meucci

Located in Highland Park, IL

Michelangelo Meucci (Italian 1840-1890) Signed and inscribed M.Meucci Firenze Oil on board, oval

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Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Bringin' Home the Bacon
Bringin' Home the Bacon

Bringin' Home the Bacon

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H 60 in W 144 in D 2 in

Bringin' Home the Bacon

Located in Seattle, WA

This outrageous 12 ft. long oil pastel on black velvet triptych may have been on display in a BBQ

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Gloryland
Gloryland

Meg FranklinGloryland, 2018

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H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in

Gloryland

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Wettishstonedun
Wettishstonedun

Meg FranklinWettishstonedun, 2016

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H 15 in W 12 in D 1 in

Wettishstonedun

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

First Born, Lucahiss and the Starlight Mint
First Born, Lucahiss and the Starlight Mint

First Born, Lucahiss and the Starlight Mint

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

1982 Woocnaples
1982 Woocnaples

Meg Franklin1982 Woocnaples, 2018

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H 24 in W 28 in D 1 in

1982 Woocnaples

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

"Banana Moon" Abstract Still Life Painting
"Banana Moon" Abstract Still Life Painting

"Banana Moon" Abstract Still Life Painting

By Meg Franklin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Still life / abstract contemporary painting executed in oil and acrylic paints on a velvet canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

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Oil On Velvet For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of oil on velvet for your home. An item from our selection of oil on velvet — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of oil on velvet made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Pascal Cucaro each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of oil on velvet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oil On Velvet?

Prices for a piece of oil on velvet start at $400 and top out at $8,775 with the average selling for $3,000.
Questions About Oil On Velvet
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In crushed velvet, the fabric has been twisted while wet to give it a crinkled look with shimmer and texture. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    You can fluff up the squashed nap of velvet upholstery with a vacuum or brush. For mohair velvet that shows matting, place a damp cloth overnight on the affected area, then use a blow dryer on a low setting the next morning to dry any remaining wet spots.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Suede is a type of leather; velvet is made from plant or synthetic fibers.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether velvet is high-maintenance is a matter of opinion. To keep velvet upholstery clean, vacuum it regularly using a hose attachment. Soak up stains with absorbent cloths as soon as they happen and then treat stains with a product labeled as safe for velvet. Generally, synthetic velvet is more stain-resistant than pure cotton or silk velvet. Shop a range of velvet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Velvet is fairly durable, because it has no raised weaves or loose threads and has a flat pile.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A variety of colors can go with green velvet. Neutral hues like brown, cream, black and white often coordinate well with the material. You can also complement it with jewel tones like magenta and royal purple and warm metallics like copper and gold. On 1stDibs, find a variety of velvet pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Velvet can be made from cotton, silk or a synthetic fiber like polyester. Velvet also comes in several different forms: crushed, cut, panne or plush, as well as velveteen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes and no. Velvet can be vacuumed, but if it is stained, you need to find out what type of fiber it is made from. The different fibers must be cleaned differently, and improper cleaning can cause damage.

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    Yes, natural emeralds need to be oiled. Natural emeralds will have cracks and fissures before treatment, and oils will help give the emerald a high sheen and attractive finish. Browse a wide selection of emerald jewelry pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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    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.
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    A whale oil lamp is a lamp that uses whale oil for fuel. Whale oil lamps were largely made from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Antique whale oil lamps are collectibles today and an older specimen will be a striking addition to your mantel or display cabinet. Find a collection of antique and vintage whale oil lamps on 1stDibs today.
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    A no oil emerald is an emerald that has not been treated with oil. Generally, emeralds are oiled to fill in fractures and enhance clarity. A no oil emerald is considered rare and more valuable than standard emeralds. Shop a collection of no oil emerald jewelry 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if an emerald has been oiled, look for white or yellow branch patterns along the surface of the gem. If you see them, the gem is likely oiled. Also, examine it under a magnifying glass for any signs of trapped bubbles. These also indicate an oiled gemstone. Consulting a licensed jewelry appraiser is the best way to accurately identify oiled emeralds. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted emerald gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.