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Troels Marstrand or Mars, Oil on Canvas, Signed, Danish, circa 1970
By Troels Marstrand 1
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Troels Marstrand said Jacques Mars,
The Kiss,
Oil on canvas,
Danish, circa 1970.
Height: 44 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
American Oil Framed Landscape on Academy Board, Hudson Valley, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American school oil landscape on academy board in the original gold gilt molded frame. Landscape
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Misty Mountain Oil Print Circa 1995 by Y.S Sobre
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This oil print titled "Misty Mountain" by Y.S. Sobre, created around 1995, features a serene and
Category
Late 20th Century Romantic Paintings
Materials
Paper
French Napoleon III 1860s Still-Life Oil Painting Depicting Roses and Fruits
Located in Atlanta, GA
giltwood frame, this French oil on canvas still-life painting circa 1860 will enliven any wall, perhaps
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Paris view with Characters circa 1900
By Georges Stein
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
STEIN Georges (1864-1917)
Paris street Views - Porte St Denis
Oil on canvas signed low right
Old
Category
1890s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 1850s Oil on Panel Baryard Painting with Ducks and Vibrant Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French oil on panel barnyard painting from the Mid-19th Century, depicting ducks in a landscape
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Oil on Canvas by William Langson Lathrop, Titled "Woodcutters", circa 1922
By William Langson Lathrop
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful original oil on canvas by American impresionnist painter, William Langson Lathrop
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1900
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Lady Seated in Chair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady in a Chair
French Post-Impressionist artist, circa 1900
oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$1,529 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1900 - Portrait Of Marguerite
Located in PARIS, FR
Circa 1900 - Portrait Of Marguerite
Charming children's painting monogrammed "HR"
Oil on canvas
Category
Early 1900s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil on Canvas Still Life, Basket of Flowers, circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
Unsigned still life oil on canvas of flowers and fruits in a basket from the mid-late 1800s. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"La cinematheque Française" Oil on Canvas with Relief, circa 1950, Signed TH
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"La cinematheque Française" oil on canvas with relief, circa 1950, signed TH.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Michèle Demedts, Large Oil on Canvas Signed Demedts, circa 1990
By Michèle Demedts
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michèle DEMEDTS (1958-) , large oil on canvas signed DEMEDTS, Circa 1990
Category
1990s Belgian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
An Exceptional Two-Tiered Fruit Still Life Oil Painting, by Mary Mellen, C. 1850
Located in Queens, NY
Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting, circa 1850
Signed lower right: Mellen
Inscribed possibly by the
Category
19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Madonna of the Annunciation, Oil on Canvas, Pompeo Batoni, Circa 1750
Located in Seaford, GB
Country HouseAn exceptional mid-18th-century oil painting from the Studio of Pompeo Batoni (1708
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Jose Wolff, Family Portrait, Large Oil on Canvas, circa 1947
By José Wolff
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jose Wolff, family portrait. Large oil on canvas, circa 1947.
Gilt frame.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Stills. Signed T. Maria. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American oil on canvas stills in gilt and painted frames. Each painting consist of fruit in
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Pair 19th C. French Rural Scene Oil Paintings Signed Lievin (for Galien-Laloue)
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, living room, or den with this charming and colorful pair of antique oil paintings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Oil on panel, Hiker with a Pipe, Michel Jamar, France, circa 1930-1940
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Oil on panel, "Hiker with a Pipe," Michel Jamar, France, circa 1930-1940
We are pleased to present
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Wood, Plywood, Paint
Jacques Lagrange, Woman with Flowers, Oil on cardboard, circa 1950–1955
By Jacques Lagrange
Located in NICE, FR
This striking work by Jacques Lagrange, a singular figure in post-war French painting, belongs to
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Softwood
19th century oil painting of a french village by R. Mcgregor
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Robert Mcgregor genre oil painting of french village scene circa 1890.
Here we have a Robert
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Portrait of a Young British Gentleman, Oil on Board, Circa 1920
Located in Seaford, GB
An evocative early 20th-century oil portrait depicting a poised young British gentleman, likely a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of 19th Century French Marine Oil Paintings in Giltwood Frames, Dated 1878
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming pair of 19th-century French marine oil paintings was executed on panel circa 1870
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Original Oil on Canvas Portrait of Marquise de Broglie, France circa 1925
Located in Round Top, TX
An original oil on canvas portrait of Marquise de Broglie (1718-1777). The original portrait by
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique British Oil Dog Portrait by Edward Aistrop in Gilt Frame, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A captivating oil on canvas by British artist Edward Aistrop (active 1880–1920), renowned for his
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Modern Portrait of Woman, Framed Oil on Canvas, Diane Feissel, Circa 2010, USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely oil painting, created by Diane Feissel around 2010, depicts a serene scene of a woman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
"The Incredulity Of Saint Thomas” Oil On Canvas After Rubens
Triptych, Circa 18
By Octave-Louis Van Cuyck
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large oil on canvas, "Jesus presents his wounds to Saint Thomas" or "the disbelief of Saint Thomas
Category
Antique Early 1800s European Louis XIII Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Capriccio View of Rio de Janeiro, Oil on Sailcloth, Circa 1810
Located in Seaford, GB
Rare Early 19th century Capriccio view of Rio de Janeiro Painting
Probably painted circa 1810 by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Brazilian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,949 Sale Price
20% Off
French Impressionist Style 1950s Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Small Church
Located in Atlanta, GA
oil on canvas painting circa 1950 will bring a touch of simple elegance to any wall, perhaps hung
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
David Bautz
Dutch
Oil Portrait of a Young Mother and Child, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
).
A fine oil portrait, circa 1920s.
A young mother breast feeding her child. The painting has an
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Walnut
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting 30" x 36" Mid Century Modern Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract oil on canvas painting, probably American, circa 1960s. Artist signed lower right. It
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
American Oil on Canvas Portrait of Seated Young Lady, NY, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
American oil on canvas portrait of seated young lady in the original gilt wood floral flame, New
Category
Antique 1850s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint
American Oil on Board Landscape with Young Lady and Rabbit, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American oil on board landscape of young lady standing by rabbit in foreground with the original
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Pine, Paint
Original Homer Costello (1899-1977) Palette Knife Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed
By Costello
Located in San Diego, CA
Original Homer Costello Palette Knife Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, circa 1960s. This evocative
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
American Oil on Canvas of Landscape in Original Gilt Frame, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American oil on canvas of landscape depicting mountains, meadows, and a stream in the original
Category
Antique 1870s American American Empire Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
American Oil on Board Portrait of Horse, NY, James Weiland, Circa 1900
By James Weiland
Located in Charleston, SC
American oil on board portrait of horse landscape in the original gold gilt floral frame. Signed
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Joseph Gibbs Florida Highwaymen Wetland Heron Painting, Oil on Canvas, C. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joseph Gibbs Florida Highwaymen Wetland Heron Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1970s
A serene and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Portrait of Louis George, Margrave of Baden-Baden, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1725
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A circa 1725 oil on canvas portrait of Louis George Simpert, as Hereditary Prince, the future
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Victorian Flower Bouquet Still Life Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Romen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Flower Bouquet Still Life "Old Master Style" Oil on Canvas Painting Signed
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
French Barbizon Oil Painting of Cattle Herd by Pablo Martinez del Rio, 1870s
By Pablo (Pierre) Martinez Del Rio
Located in Atlanta, GA
frame, this French oil on canvas painting, circa 1870, signed lower left, will bring a touch of elegance
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Barbizon School Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Seattle School, Mid-Century Abstract Oil on Canvas Panel "Labyrinth" circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
**Seattle School, Mid-Century Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Panel, Titled "Labyrinth," circa
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Michèle Demedts, Large Oil on Canvas Style Art Deco Signed Demedts, circa 1980
By Michèle Demedts
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michèle Demedts, large oil on canvas style Art Deco signed Demedts, circa 1980
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Michèle Demedts, Large Oil on Canvas Style Art Deco Signed Demedts, circa 1980
By Michèle Demedts
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michèle Demedts, Large Oil on Canvas style Art Deco Signed Demedts, circa 1980.
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Italian 19th Century Framed Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Cows in Pastures
Located in Atlanta, GA
shepherd sitting to the left of the cows. Unsigned, this Italian oil on canvas painting circa 1850-1870
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Giltwood
Antique Oil on Canvas, Loading the Wagon at the Stables in Winter, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
As noted by the light dusting of snow on the unpaved street, this charming oil on canvas painting
Category
Antique 1890s European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Kurt Schaefer Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1940, in Art Nouveau Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
. The painting has been re-framed in an elegant Art Nouveau frame dating to circa 1910, whose sculpted
Category
Vintage 1940s German Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th C. French Oil on Canvas Painting of Monk Playing Violin in Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Add charm and character to your interior with this expressive antique French oil painting. Created
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Giltwood
Vanitas, oil on canvas with a small cartouche, Italy circa 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
The painting presents an unusual shape, that of the circle, a direct reference to the clipeated
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Fruitwood
The Park
by M. Phidias (circa 1920s)
Located in London, GB
'The Park', oil on canvas, by M. Phidias (circa 1920s). Painted using this artist's trademark
Category
1920s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,802 Sale Price
40% Off
Mt. Tamalpais and Stream in the Spring circa 1900
Located in Soquel, CA
Mt. Tamalpais and Stream in the Spring circa 1900
Stream above Lake Bon Tempe with Mt. Tamalpais
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Illustration Board, Oil Pastel
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Still life with Fruit and Flowers, Oil on Canvas by Matthew Smith, 1950s Circa
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Still life with Fruit and Flowers, Oil on Canvas by Matthew Smith, 1950s Circa
Additional
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"TEXAS BLUEBONNETS" CIRCA 1950S BOLD BRIGHT
BEAUTIFUL HELEN FERNE SLIMP
By Helen Ferne Slimp
Located in San Antonio, TX
Lower Right
Medium: Oil on Board
"Bluebonnets"
Helen Slimp (1890 - 1995)
A Virginia native, Helen Ferne
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of American Oil on Canvas Gilt Framed Portraits, S.C., Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American oil on canvas portraits in the original floral gilt frames and stretchers. South
Category
Antique 1770s American American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Folk Art Oil on Canvas, circa 1830 Attributed to S.V.D. Schans, Unsigned
By S.V.D. Schans
Located in Incline Village, NV
in the same picture, especially to have four children. The oil on canvas has so many attributes; it
Category
Antique 1820s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Fox Hunter on Horse with Hounds, Attributed to Gilpin, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1790
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite circa 1790 equestrian oil on canvas of a red-coated and bewigged gentleman fox hunter
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
"Untitled" Gerome Kamrowski, circa 1944 American Surrealist Composition
By Gerome Kamrowski
Located in New York, NY
Gerome Kamrowski
Untitled, circa 1944
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
35 3/4 inches x 47 3/4
Category
1940s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Apple Trees In Bloom", Oil On Canvas By Jean-Louis Bouchez, France circa 1951
Located in Paris, FR
Oil on canvas painted in 1951 by French artist Jean-louis Bouchez (1905 -1983). The spring
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wool, Canvas
Signed German Impressionist Oil Painting, ca. 1934 – Bridge in a Lush Landscape
Located in Hamburg, DE
This original German oil painting, signed and dated circa 1934, is a vivid example of early 20th
Category
Vintage 1930s German Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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, 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, 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.
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On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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- 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.
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