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In Prayer, Early 20th Century, Rabbi Portrait Judaica Oil Painting
By Samuel Seeberger
Located in Surfside, FL
Judaica Oil Painting. Sieberger might be Polish or Hungarian. I doubt it is Russian as they use the
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
19th Century Signed Oil Painting of Belgium Emperor
Located in Augusta, GA
Late 19th century oil painting of a Belgium emperor
Signed in the bottom right hand corner
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Abstract Oil Painting by John Mackay
Located in London, GB
A stunning, large abstract oil painting by renowned British artist John Mackay. This is signed by
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
1950s Oil Painting on Board of Chickens. Signed
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Oil Painting on Board of Chickens. Signed
Dimensions of the painting: 23x29cm
Category
Vintage 1950s European Paintings
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Original Swedish Landscape Oil Painting - Sunlit Village
By Eric Cederberg
Located in Bristol, GB
modernist painting.
This oil on canvas is presented in a complementary wood frame with a inner gilt border
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Board Painting Portrait of a Woman
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive oil on board painting portrait of a 14th century woman.
Very well done and modeled. In
Category
20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Wood
European School "Charlote" Reverse Painted Glass
Located in Astoria, NY
Continental School, "Charlote", Reverse Painted Glass Portrait, black painted wood frame.
Image: 9.5" H x 6.75" W; frame: 12.25" H x 9.5" W.
Provenance: From a Brooklyn townhouse.
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glass, Oil
Large Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Signed R. Blum
Located in Houston, TX
Large Impressionist oil painting on canvas Signed R. Blum.
Beautifully executed antique
Category
Vintage 1920s European Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique 19th Century French Impressionist Nocturnal Cityscape River Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early European impressionist cityscape painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image size
Category
1890s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,820 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Colourful Male Portrait Geometric Cubist Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huge Colourful Male Portrait, Geometric, Cubist Original Oil Painting
By European schooled artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,241 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century European Oil on Canvas "My Grandfather the Tailor"
Located in Chicago, IL
This small and charming oil on canvas depicts a young boy sitting on an older man’s knee, drinking
Category
Antique 19th Century Slovenian Other Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Oil on Wood Sea Landscape Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century oil on wood sea landscape painting.
Signed.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Wood
European Artist, Oil on Board, Geometric Composition, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
European artist. Oil on board. Geometric composition. Late 20th century.
The board measures: 69 x
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
"Rooskey, Ireland" Impressionist European Landscape
By Borja Fernandez
Located in Austin, TX
Borja Fernandez (b. 1944, Spanish)
Title: "Rooskey, Irlanda"
Medium: Oil on Board
Dimensions: 39.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Oil Painting School of Claude Lorrain
By (after) Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée)
Located in 263-0031, JP
A copy of the 1636 painting “River Ford” by the French proto-plein-air painter Claude Lorrain (1600
Category
Antique 17th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large 19th Century Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Very large 19th century oil on canvas depicting a large bouquet in a metal bowl (or brazier) beside
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
European Modern Landscape With Trees
By Bronislawa Wilimowska
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
painting in Paris and Warsaw
Selected Public Collections
Muzeum Historyczne M. St. Warszawy (Historical
Category
1940s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Painting with Duck and Plants, Oil on Plywood
Located in Barntrup, DE
A Baroque style oil painting from the first third of the 20th Century.
This beautiful painting
Category
Vintage 1930s European Baroque Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Plywood
Flower Painting, Yellow Daisies Painting, Oil on Canvas, 20th Century, Art Déco
By Primo Dolzan
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, oil painting, floral vase painting which represents Yellow Daisies.
It also has
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
20th Century White and Blue Alice in Wonderland Salvador Dalí Rug, ca 1977
By Ege Axminster A/S
Located in Firenze, IT
$16,500 search the following for the sale:
western-european-rugs/carpet-circa-1977---oil-painting -dali
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
R. Wagner, European artist. Oil on board. Semi-abstract composition. 1970.
Located in København, Copenhagen
R. Wagner, European artist.
Oil on board. Semi-abstract composition.
Dated 1970.
In excellent
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Reflections 12" x 8" Oil on Panel Still-life Light and Shadow European Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Reflections is an 12" x 8" oil on panel painting by European /Croatian artist Tina Orsolic
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
R. Wagner, European artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition. Dated 1970.
Located in København, Copenhagen
R. Wagner, European artist.
Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Dated 1970.
Signed and dated on
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
R. Wagner, European artist. Oil on board. Semi-abstract composition. 1970.
Located in København, Copenhagen
R. Wagner, European artist.
Oil on board. Semi-abstract composition.
Dated 1970.
Signed and dated
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
R. Wagner, European artist. Oil on board. Geometric composition. Ca. 1970.
Located in København, Copenhagen
R. Wagner, European artist.
Oil on board. Geometric composition.
Ca. 1970.
Signed on the back.
In
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
European Artist. Oil on board. Portrait of a clown. Dated 1962
Located in København, Copenhagen
European Artist.
Oil on board.
Portrait of a clown.
Expressionist style with impasto strokes
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Mid-Century European Abstract Street Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-century European abstract street scene with figures
Oil on masonite
Signed upper right
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Early 20th-Century European Street Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
The very ordinariness of this European street scene is a delight. With Armistice recently signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Unknown European artist. Oil on canvas. Abstract motif. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unknown European artist. Oil on canvas.
Abstract motif.
Mid-20th century.
Unsigned.
Unframed.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Spanish Painting in Oil on Canvas of Andalusian Characters
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Painting in Oil on Canvas of Andalusian characters
Measurements with frame: 80x100x6cm.
Category
Late 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Woman at Table" Oil Painting by Eugene de Sala
By Eugène de Sala
Located in Kastrup, DK
Eugene de Sala (Danish, 1899-1989)
This oil painting by Eugene de Sala, created between 1925 and
Category
Vintage 1920s European Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A striking scene, a pure white figure stands in stark contrast to a dark setting. The figure reclined and motionless, the artist masterfully captures the chaos that surrounds him. A ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Portrait of a German Lady in Oil, Central European School, 18th Century
By Central School of Arts
Crafts
Located in Madrid, ES
Portrait of a German Lady in Oil, Central European School, 18th Century, in a 19th Century Gilt
Category
Antique 18th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
Rainy Market Day, Oil, Italian Tuscan original painting, landscape street scene
Located in Maricopa, AZ
galleries throughout the United States and Europe. His oil paintings use a traditional approach to still
Category
Early 2000s Italian School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,200 Sale Price
25% Off
Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, oil on canvas, European School, 18th century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Portrait of an Aristocratic Lady, oil on canvas, European School, 18th century
Oil on canvas
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
Large Photo-Realistic European Courtyard Original Painting by Vladimir Sorin
Located in San Diego, CA
Large photo-realistic European courtyard original oil painting by Vladimir Sorin, circa 2010s. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Oil Painting by Nicolai Michoutouchkine (1929-2010)
Located in NICE, FR
primary and secondary school in Belfort, France, and was initiated into painting by Léon Delarbre.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
$9,344 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage European River View Sailing Landscape 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5045 Vintage river view sailing landscape painting.
Set in a custom gilt wood frame. Image size
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Unknown European Artist, Oil on Board, Abstract Composition, Late 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Unknown European artist. Oil on board. Abstract composition.
Late 20th century.
The board
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Other
Oil on Canvas Painting by H. Erde, Sisters
Located in North Miami, FL
This is truly a master work by this artist, which we cannot find more information about. The quality of the coloring and texture of this abstract portraiture is amazing! Framed in th...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Europe Studio, Oil on Canvas, Red, Blue, Yellow by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Gurudas Shenoy - Europe Studio
Oil on Canvas, 15 x 15 inches, 2020 (Pair)
Inclusive of shipment in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Foil
The Composer
s Companion (European Stonechat)
By Patt Baldino
Located in Fairfield, CT
through her award-winning oil paintings. Her work is rooted in a deep appreciation for nature’s intricate
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mid-19th Century Spanish Oil Painting of Saint Francis
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful mid-19th century oil-on-canvas painting of a young Saint Francis praying at an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Early 19th Century Oil Painting of Perseus and Andromeda
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique miniature oil painting of Perseus and Andromeda on papier mache. Extraordinary detail
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Brass
19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas after Francois Boucher
Located in Tarzana, CA
This magnificent painting dates to the 19th century after the original by Francois Boucher
Category
Antique 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century European Gypsy Caravan Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful small-scale mid 19th Century European landscape with gypsy figures and caravan by Pal
Category
1870s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats with Figures
Located in Southall, GB
A characterful 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a bustling coastal scene with anchored
Category
Antique 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Oil on Wood Signed Mountain Scenery Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century oil on wood signed painting depicting an impressionist mountain scenery.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Wood
Large Giltwood Framed Portrait Oil / Canvas Painting After Bougereau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large giltwood framed oil on canvas painting of a young girl with book after the original by
Category
Antique 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Large Vintage Original Expressionist Figurative Oil On Board Painting
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
Depicting an ethereal dream-like scene with figures in a wooded
Category
Late 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Glass, Paint
Oil Painting, "Still Life", by L. Allinson, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
An antique American or British oil on canvas still life painting. Signed L. Allinson lower right
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Large Vintage 1970s French Original Oil Painting in Pastel Colors
Located in COLMAR, FR
A stunning piece of original, vintage art. Despite its' seemingly Scandinavian influence, this oil
Category
Vintage 1970s European Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Late Afternoon Sunlight, Bruges". European Street Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Late Afternoon Sunlight, Bruges" is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Belgium by noted
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Stormy Sea Painting – Late 18th Century Oil on Canvas
Located in North Miami, FL
This captivating oil on canvas painting, believed to date from the late 18th century, depicts a
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Cubist Style Painting Oil on Board, Family Moment, 1960s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Cubist Style Painting Oil on Board, Family Moment, 1960s
Oil on board, the subject being a family
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Landscape with Water Oil Painting on Board Framed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Europe, this very serene landscape of a stream feeding into a lake has been painted in
Category
Mid-20th Century European Other Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Venetian Harbor Scene Oil on Canvas Painting, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Venetian oil on canvas seascape depicts sailboat with a figure on the harbor with
Category
20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
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European Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of European oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, canvas and wood, all European oil paintings available were constructed with great care. European oil paintings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Victorian European oil paintings are consistently popular styles. European oil paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jordi Molla, Max Ernest Clart and Hermine David are consistently popular.
How Much are European Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,192, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $89,600 highest priced.
Questions About European Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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