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Oil and Pencil on Board Cranefly Painting by Keith Purser
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Oil and Pencil on Board 'Cranefly' Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944 Additional information: Medium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Board

Untitled (Beach), Oil and Gouache Painting by Keith Purser, 2007
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Untitled (Beach), Oil and Gouache Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2007 Additional information
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Keith Johnson (1931-2018) - 20th Century Oil, Summer Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
With impasto detail. Unsigned. On board.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Janet Keith, Autumnal, Original Abstract Landscape Painting, Affordable Art
By Janet Keith
Located in Deddington, GB
Janet Keith Autumnal Original Abstract Landscape Painting Oil paint on Board Image Size: H 76 cm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Keith Johnson (1931-2018) - 20th Century Oil, The Old Farmhouse
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful study of an old stone farmhouse and outbuildings by the British artist Keith Johnson
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Keith Johnson (1931-2018) - 20th Century Oil, A Snowy Path
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On board.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shotgun, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Keith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished and Ready to hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elevator?, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, red, beigeElevator?Keith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dog Lake, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, figure, animals, people, realism, oil painting, blueDog LakeKeith ThomsonOil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cash Cow, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Keith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished and Ready
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Tub, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, surrealism, oil painting, blueThe TubKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The One, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, figurative, duck, bathroom, woman, calm, people, pop, oil painting, greenThe OneKeith Thomson
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Storm, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Keith Morrow Martin 1959
Located in Long Island City, NY
). Storm by Keith Morrow Martin, American (1911–1983) Date: 1967 Oil on Canvas, signed and dated upper
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Independence Night, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, beigeIndependence NightKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunny Night, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, blackSunny NightKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting entitled Retreating Storm by Adrian Keith Graham Hill
By Adrian Keith Graham Hill
Located in London, GB
W1 Medium: Oil Adrian Keith Graham Hill was born in Charlton, London. Educated at Dulwich College
Category

20th Century English Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

Family Dinner, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Family DinnerKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Top Dog, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cityscape, city, urban, NYC, animals, pop, travel, oil painting, blackTop DogKeith
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Keith Cresswell (1940-1989) - Framed Oil, Still Life of Fruit Foilage
Located in Corsham, GB
A classical still life composition depicting a variety of fruits, including grapes, peaches, pears and strawberries amongst woodland foliage. Well presented in a swept gilt effect fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Mountains, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Purple MountainsKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ladies Drink Free!!!, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Ladies Drink Free!!!Keith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Keith Cresswell (1940-1989) - Framed 20th Century Oil, Fruit in a Forset
Located in Corsham, GB
A classical still life composition depicting a variety of fruits, including grapes, plums, pears and apples amongst woodland foliage. Well presented in a swept gilt effect frame with...
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Object in the Mirror, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Object in the MirrorKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Deception, " Keith McIntyre, Surrealist Figure, Scottish Artist
By Keith McIntyre
Located in New York, NY
Keith McIntyre (Scottish, b. 1959) Deception, 1996 Oil on canvas 30 x 28 inches Signed and dated
Category

1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Long Walk on the Beach, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
the BeachKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Dread Corsairs of Greenwich, Connecticut, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, blueThe Dread Corsairs of Greenwich, ConnecticutKeith ThomsonOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Journey Is Half the Fun, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, blackThe Journey Is Half the FunKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Cow of East 86th Street, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
86th StreetKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Bird in the Flatiron District, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Keith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished and Ready
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rain, Oil on Board, Contemporary Abstract Landscape Painting
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Rain, Oil on Board Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944 Additional information: Medium: Oil on board
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"I Will Take You to Dinner in Sofia"(2021) by Brian Keith Stephens, Original Oil
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
"I Will Take You to Dinner in Sofia" is an original oil painting by Brian Keith Stephens. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wax, Oil, Birch

Birds and a Friend on a Wire, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, animals, minimalism, oil painting, yellowBirds and a Friend on a WireKeith ThomsonOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

How to Make the Train Come Faster, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
FasterKeith ThomsonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gold Coast, Oil on Panel Abstract Landscape Painting, 2020
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Gold Coast, Oil on Panel Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2020 Additional information: Medium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Carthage, Oil on Panel, Horizontal Abstract Landscape Painting, 2017
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Carthage, Oil on Panel Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2017 Additional information: Medium: Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Dungeness, Oil on Board, Horizontal Coastal Landscape Beach Painting, 2020
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Dungeness, Oil on Board Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2020 Additional information: Medium: Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Portrait Keith Richards" (2023) by Heiko Mattausch, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Portrait Keith Richards" by Heiko Mattausch (Germany based) is an original oil painting that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Marina, 2024 - Horizontal Abstract Landscape Oil Painting, Blue and White
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Keith Purser lives and works on the edge of the desert-like environment of Europe's largest shingle
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Margate Sands, Oil on Board, Horizontal Abstract Seascape Painting, 2020
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Margate Sands, Oil on Board Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2020 Additional information: Medium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Dover Beach at Night - Horizontal Blue Abstracted Beach Landscape Oil Painting
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Keith Purser b. 1944 Dover Beach at Night, 2017 oil on board 28.5 x 104 cm 11 1/4 x 41 in signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Dune Light, 2023 - Horizontal Abstract Landscape Oil Painting, Blue and White
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Keith Purser b. 1944 Dune Light, 2023 oil on board 46 x 99 cm 18 1/8 x 39 in signed, titled and
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Flight, Oil and Sand on Board, Abstract Horizontal Landscape Painting, 2006
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Flight, Oil and Sand on Board Painting by Keith Purser b 1944, 2006 Additional information: Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Estuary, Oil, Sand and Collage on Board Horizontal Abstract Painting, 2006
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Estuary, Collage on Board Painting by Keith Purser b 1944, 2006 Additional information: Oil, sand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Sun Tide, Oil on Board, Horizontal Abstract Landscape Sunset Painting, 2015
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Sun Tide, Oil on Board Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2015 Additional information: Medium: Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Sun Over Chalk (October), Oil on Panel, Abstract Horizontal Painting, 2018
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Sun Over Chalk (October), Oil on Panel Painting by Keith Purser B. 1944, 2018 Additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

East Road (Orange), Oil and Sand on Board Horizontal Abstract Painting, 2007
By Keith Purser
Located in Kingsclere, GB
East Road (Orange), Oil and Sand on Board Painting by Keith Purser b 1944, 2007 Additional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Keith Barrett - 1980 Oil, Stump
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking abstract study of a tree stump in a desolate forest. The artist uses vivid colours to capture the scene, bringing the tree branches off of the canvas in bright yellows and...
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil Painting by Keith Gretton b.1934
Located in London, GB
A large and beautiful vintage oil painting by Keith Gretton b.1934 . This oil on board painting is
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Cattle By Pond At Dusk, Mid-19th Century Tonalist Landscape by William Keith
By William Keith
Located in Soquel, CA
century landscape painting by William Keith (American, 1838-1911), circa 1860. This impressive Tonalist
Category

1890s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

"Subtle Glory" (2025) Original Oil painting with Black Horse
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
"Subtle Glory" is an original oil painting by Brian Keith Stephens depicting a black horse with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Oil

"Letter Never Sent" (2024) Original Oil painting with Buffalo
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
"Letter Never Sent" is an original oil painting by Brian Keith Stephens depicting a buffalo in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Oil

"Wild Things Return Act III" - Oil Painting Buffalo Animal Art
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Wild Things Return Act III" (2020) is an original oil painting capturing the
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Metal

"Butterfly Kisses for You #4" - Oil on Linen Animal Painting
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Butterfly Kisses for You #4," created in 2018, is an evocative, original oil
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Angels And Cowboys" - Oil And Wax Figurative Painting with Horse
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
", created in 2025. This oil and wax on cotton painting measures 50 inches high by 30 inches wide, with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Wax, Oil

"Looks Like Sun" Original Buffalo Art by Brian Keith Stephens, Western Landscape
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
"Looks Like Sun" is an evocative original painting by Brian Keith Stephens, capturing the rugged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Cotton, Wax, Oil

"Butterfly Kisses for You #6" - Oil on Linen Contemporary Lion Painting
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Butterfly Kisses for You #6" (2018) is an original, handmade oil painting
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Butterfly Kisses for You #5" - Oil on Linen Animal Painting 2018
By Brian Keith Stephens
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Keith Stephens' "Butterfly Kisses for You #5" (2018) is an enchanting original oil painting
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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Questions About Keith Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Keith Haring painted in New York City subways because he wanted his artwork to be accessible to the general public. He also produced works in other locations throughout the city. You can find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Keith Haring began to paint and experiment with art as a child. He first began to produce public art in 1981. His early works were chalk or paint applied to unused advertising panels found in New York City subway stations. Find a collection of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    How much a Keith Haring painting is worth depends on its history, age, size and other factors. In 2017, his 1982 Untitled sold for more than $6.5 million at an auction in New York. Many of Haring’s paintings, prints and murals address the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. They derive much of their impact from the powerful contrast between these serious subjects and the joyful, vibrant pictographic language he used to express them, full of dancing figures, babies, barking dogs, hearts and rhythmic lines, as well as references to pop culture. If you have a Haring piece, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can give you an idea of how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Keith Haring art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell a real Keith Haring painting, examine its details closely. When painting, Haring was able to produce figures and shapes with a single, continuous line. This technique is very hard to duplicate, so most reproductions will show broken, multiple lines. You can also compare the artist's signature to images available on trusted online resources. Since convincing fakes do exist, experts generally recommend that you have a certified art appraiser authenticate your piece rather than attempt to do so on your own. Find a variety of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    How much Keith English paintings are worth varies based on their size, history, condition and other factors. In 2023, seven years after the artist's death, his painting St Ives Fishing Boat sold for more than $1,700 at auction. Depicting a boat navigating waters beneath a golden sky, the oil painting is a striking example of the maritime paintings that English is particularly well known for. He regularly painted the coastal landscapes in and around where he was born in St Ives, Cornwall. To get an estimated value for a particular English painting, use the services of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a selection of maritime paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because 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.

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