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Jackie Kennedy Oil Painting by Jay Fleming
By Jay Fleming
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun retro oil on canvas by the noted Florida artist Jay Fleming. I believe it is Jackie. Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
John and Caroline Kennedy, Oil Painting on Canvas by Carlos Irizarry
By Carlos Irizarry
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rican/American (1938 - )
Title: John and Caroline Kennedy
Year: 1965
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed and
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kennedy Meadows Hot Rock, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
Kennedy Rock. Oil on canvas :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rise of the New Queen 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kate Kennedy
Located in Yardley, PA
Direct and reflected light creates warmth and drama. The multiple layers of oil and ink glazes
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kennedy Meadows In The Snow, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic and Oil on canvas :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Autumn Fall Landscape Pumpkin Harvest by Kennedy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Autumn Fall Landscape Pumpkin Harvest by Andrew Dwight Kennedy. Framed. Signed.
Category
Early 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Portrait of Girl - Scottish 'Glasgow Boy' art 19th century oil painting
By William Kennedy
Located in London, GB
This stunning portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist and prominent Glasgow Boy Society
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mrs. Kennedy" Neo-Expressionist Oil Painting in Blue Background on Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of Mrs. Kennedy. The thick use of
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Two salukis - Mazuri Malaki 'Dullah' and Mazuri-Mahboub-Ali 'Mali'
Located in London, GB
Thomas Kennedy (1900-1982)
Two salukis - Mazuri Malaki 'Dullah' and Mazuri-Mahboub-Ali 'Mali
Category
1960s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Concert in the Park
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Montana Big Sky
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pool for David Hockney
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Patmos
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
September Sky
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aquamarine and Camellia
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
Tunis
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
Coral Reef
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
Nancy Lancaster's Laburnum Walk
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
Tender is the Morn
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
Havana
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
At the Plaza - John F. Kennedy, Portrait by Alex Schloss
Located in Long Island City, NY
At the Plaza - John F. Kennedy by Alex Schloss, American (1921 - 2011)
Date: 1991
Oil on canvas
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet of Flowers in a Glass Vase
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 25 x 30 inches
Signed lower right
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kennedy Airport
By George J. McNeil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George McNeil
Kennedy Airport , 1989
Oil on canvas
78 x 64 inches
Provenance: Hirschl & Adler
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jacqueline Kennedy & JFK
By Kim Dong Yoo
Located in New York, NY
Unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marilyn Monroe & John F. Kennedy
By Kim Dong Yoo
Located in New York, NY
Unique
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Kennedy Brandriff Oil on Canvas Desert in Hemet CA
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
George Kennedy Brandriff oil on canvas desert in Hemet CA.
"Desert Green", signed. The landscape
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1890s Oil Portrait of George Nelson Kennedy by George Kasson Knapp
Located in Chicago, IL
1890s oil portrait of George Nelson Kennedy by George Kasson Knapp ( American, 1833-1910). Painting
Category
Antique 1890s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Elsewhere, Suite #10 - Small Colorful Oil Painting
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Raw Linen, Oil
In All Seasons - Large Abstract Oil Painting
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elsewhere, Suite #7 - Small Abstract Oil Painting
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The source of life
By Reinier William Kennedy
Located in Ede, NL
Reinier Kennedy was born in 1881 in Dordrecht. He followed an education as home painter at the
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
John Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Love Couple Pop-art figurative celebrities art
By Oksana Tanasiv
Located in Norwalk, CT
The portrait of two icons John Kennedy and Marylin Monroe whose relationship is shrouded in mystery
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Third Chapter, Suite #5 - Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25 in W 23 in D 2.25 in
Toys and Talismans, Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting
By Leslie Allen
Located in Newport Beach, CA
(watercolorist and master weaver), Thomas Marsh (classical sculptor), and Chester Arnold (illusionist oil painter
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Howls Restrained by Decorum - Large Abstract Oil Painting Diptych
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 57 in W 130 in D 2.25 in
Honey, I'm Home - Oil on Panel Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2022
By Leslie Allen
Located in Newport Beach, CA
and master weaver), Thomas Marsh (classical sculptor), and Chester Arnold (illusionist oil painter) as
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
The Orchard Behind the Houses - Large Colorful Abstract Painting
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Raw Linen, Oil
H 65 in W 57 in D 2.25 in
Third Chapter, Suite #1
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Kennedy Contemporary is proud to announce a solo exhibition by Laguna Beach artist, Chris Gwaltney
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Wood Panel
Fine Still Life English Oil Painting, Profusion of Flowers Beautiful Painting
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
LADYBUG
by Cecil Kennedy
Oil on masonite; signed lower right, framed
size: 20 x 16 inches
condition: very
Category
20th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chrysanthemums - Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Bee & Ladybird
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Chrysanthemums’ by Cecil Kennedy (1905-1997). This fine floral style life oil on canvas depicting
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chrysanthemums - English Post Impressionist Floral Still Life Oil Painting 1929
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a large fine original floral still life oil painting of ‘Chrysanthemums’ in a blue and
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tulips & Daffodils - Floral Still Life Oil Painting of Spring Flowers
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a fine large floral still life oil painting depicting a springtime arrangement of ‘Tulips
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tulips & Daffodils - Floral Still Life Oil Painting of Spring Flowers
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a fine large floral still life oil painting depicting a springtime arrangement of ‘Tulips
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cherry Blossom - English Floral Still Life Oil Painting with Grapes and Peaches
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Cherry Blossom’ by Cecil Kennedy (1905-1997).
The painting – which depicts pink and white blossom
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cherry Blossom - English Flower Oil Painting Still Life with Grapes and Peaches
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Cherry Blossom’ by Cecil Kennedy (1905-1997).
The painting – which depicts pink and white blossom
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Keith Manning Kennedy - 1984 Oil, Coastal View
Located in Corsham, GB
An impasto oil painting by Keith Manning Kennedy, depicting an abstract coastal scene. Monogrammed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of John F. Kennedy by John O’Carroll
By John O'Carroll
Located in Haarlem, NL
This oil on canvas titled: President Kennedy signed by John O’Carroll of The Royal Institute of Oil
Category
Vintage 1960s English Paintings
ABSTRACT OIL ON CANVAS BY KENNEDY.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ABSTRACT PAINTING BY KENNEDY.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
De Kooning-Inspired Blue, Orange, and Yellow Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern textured abstract expressionist painting by Connecticut artist Janet Robson Kennedy. The
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 15.25 in W 20.63 in D 1.13 in
Dancer at Rest
By Glade Kennedy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GLADE KENNEDY
"DANCER AT REST"
OIL ON CANVAS, ESTATE STAMPED
AMERICAN, C.1930
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hot Pink and Cool Blues
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pompeii
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flamenco
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Violetta
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Window
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nevis
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountains and Sea
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lily Pond
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated by artist on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
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You are likely to find exactly the kennedy oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the abstract style, while we also have 87 abstract versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a kennedy oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right kennedy oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. Creating a kennedy oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Stanley Bate, Steve Kaufman, Charles Levier, Joseph O'Sickey and Don Pollack are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much is a Kennedy Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a kennedy oil painting we offer is $5,200, while they’re typically $185 on the low end and $375,000 for the highest priced.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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