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Potential Energy
By Joseph DeCamillis
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Miniature oil painting on steel plate set into altered book.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Lost in America
By Joseph DeCamillis
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Miniature oil painting on steel plate set into altered book.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Fine Aristocratic Interior Genre Oil Painting Set in Gilt Frame
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Style
18th century.
Artist
unattributed.
Subject
interior genre scene.
Medium
oil
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Bright
Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting- Set Of 3 Sea Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
13 x 9.5 inches
signed front and back
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique oil paintings, set of Four English Early 19th century shooting scenes
Located in Woodbury, CT
A set of English shooting paintings in extensive landscapes.
All four are oils on wooden panels
Category
1830s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Herd of Horses Oil Paintings (set of two)
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Two beautiful oil paintings of a herd of horses, some running, some grazing. Total of 16 horses
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Linen
18th Century Spaniel Oil Painting
Located in Nashville, TN
Spaniel oil painting set in French or Italian landscape. Dog with trophies of the hunt. Canvas
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Scale signed Lee Reynolds Abstract Oil Painting Mid-century Modern
By Lee Reynolds
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely shade of deep red,pink and orange create a dynamic large scaled oil painting. Set a very
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Circa 1940
s Floral Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-196 Circa1940'spink flower bouquet oil painting set in a gilded wood frame.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Largest Orientalist painting of Constantinople
Located in London, GB
, depth 8cm
Canvas: Height 76cm, width 101cm
This beautiful oil painting, set within an ornate giltwood
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting by Harold Laynor
By Harold Laynor
Located in Dallas, TX
oil painting set. He attended the Art Students League in Woodstock, NY, and the Pan American Art
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Painting by Harold Laynor
By Harold Laynor
Located in Dallas, TX
for an oil painting set. He attended the Art Students League in Woodstock, NY, and the Pan American
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Stitched Painting by Harold Laynor
By Harold Laynor
Located in Dallas, TX
, when he traded his stamp collection for an oil painting set. He attended the Art Students League in
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Stitched Painting by Harold Laynor
By Harold Laynor
Located in Dallas, TX
traded his stamp collection for an oil painting set. He attended the Art Students League in Woodstock, NY
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Stitched Painting by Harold Laynor
By Harold Laynor
Located in Dallas, TX
, when he traded his stamp collection for an oil painting set. He attended the Art Students League in
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
When the Sun Sets abstract landscape oil painting
By Rosanne Barr
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting " When the Sun Sets " by Rosanne Barr is framed, stringed and ready to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two of Everything
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting, set inside the popular Sag Harbor Antique Shop, Black Swan Antiques. A figure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Rustic Houses Set Against Autumn Foliage
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Rustic Houses Set Against Autumn Foliage
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of Four Impressionist Nude Portraits, Separate Oil Paintings, All Signed
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Four Impressionist Nude Portraits, Separate Oil Paintings, All Signed
By French artist Claude
Category
1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Table Set for Two, Laura Shubert Large Impressionist Provençale Oil Painting
By Laura Lacambra Shubert
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Table Set for Two' is a large Impressionist oil on canvas provençale scene created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Four Optical Art Oil Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 4 optical art oil paintings circa 1972 by artist Miodrag Djuric. Miodrag first studied art
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Game, Set, Match by Devan Sweeney, Oil on Canvas Tennis Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Game, Set, Match by Devan Sweeney is a sleek and modern oil on canvas that highlights the beauty of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Koons - oil painting by Zoe Moss
By Zoe Moss
Located in New York, NY
Oil Paint on Gesso Wood Panel
The painting comes framed with a black scoop frame with gold trim
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Warhol - oil painting by Zoe Moss
By Zoe Moss
Located in New York, NY
series by Zoë Moss. It is a set of oil paintings that appropriates pop artists’ work in the same way they
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Set of 4 19th Century Spanish Oil Paintings
Located in Round Top, TX
A charming set of 4 oval shaped 19th century oil on board paintings of the Majorcan countryside
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
Mid Century Modern Landscape Oil Paintings - Fields of Stillness (Set of 2)
Located in Bristol, GB
FIELDS OF STILLNESS (SET OF 2)
Size of top artwork: 35.5 x 59 cm (including frame)
Size of bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Three Oil On Canvas Equestrian Paintings
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 3 oil on canvas paintings, late 19th-early 20th century, by George Lee (2 of 3 signed with
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Contemporary Naïve Style Original Mini Still Life Oil Painting - Tea Set
Located in Bristol, GB
TEA SET
Size: 33.5 x 33.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
An elegant and gentle contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of x6 original mid 20th Century oil paintings Dogs, Horses, Hunting Scenes
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Arminell Morshead 1899-1966) British
TITLE: "Dog, Horse & Hunting Studies" (set of six
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of Four Oil on Canvas Race Horse Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of four whimsical oil on canvas race horse paintings with charming naive quality. All proudly
Category
20th Century American Sporting Art Paintings
Still Life / Set Table - Original Oil Painting by A. Pincherle - 1990
By Adriana Pincherle
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful still life by Adriana Pincherle (1905-1996), sister of the italian novelist Alberto Moravia and one of the most famous italian female painters of 20th century.
She was infl...
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of 3 Round Abstract Oil on Board Paintings with Square Black Steel Frames
By Tertia Jacobs
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A set of three (triptyque) unique, round oil paintings on thick timber panels, measuring 50cm in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Steel
Set of Two Oil Paintings on Canvas Country Town
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present to you a stunning pair of oil paintings on canvas, each bearing a signature in red at
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$2,136 / set
Jockeys and their mount (set of 4 miniature oil paintings of jockeys and horses)
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Bob Hersey (British, 1936 - 2015)
Jockeys and their mount
Signed ‘R. Hersey’
Oil on panel
3.1/4 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Oil Paintings Landscapes, Set of 2
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful antique oil painting on canvas, 1750. A splendid landscape with peaple and architectural
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Silver Shaker Selfie" Realist oil painting, polished cocktail bar set on table
By Sarah Lamb
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Silver Shaker Selfie" is a poetic realist oil on linen painting. It depicts several silver shakers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Crossing Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-1730 Original oil painting on wood panel set in a gilded wood frame ,signed By E.Soula
Category
Vintage 1950s French Paintings
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 19th Century English Oil on Leather Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely large scale set of 3 19th century English oil on leather painting. Featuring botanical
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Leather, Paint
Mid-20th Century Set of Three Oil on Board Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century set of three pieces oil on board painting. Each painting is in excellent vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Boxwood, Paint
Charming Set of Two Oil Paintings by R. Brownell McGrew
By R. Brownell McGrew
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming set of two oil paintings by R. Brownell McGrew with signature on both pieces.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Wood
Set of Six 19th Century Landscape Oil Paintings on Canvas
By John Lewis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of six 19th century landscape oil paintings of the river Thames in and around Richmond, London
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Paintings
Set of Six Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Paintings, Dated 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
Painted in the Neoclassical style, this remarkable set of six oil on canvas paintings offers a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Still Life Framed Oil Paintings - Apples
Stripes
Located in Bristol, GB
APPLES & STRIPES (Set of 3)
Oil on Canvas
Sizes:
Top 21.5×29.5cm (including frame)
Middle 18.5
Category
1960s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charming Set of Modernist Animal Oil Paintings by Matt Kahn
By Matt Kahn
Located in Peabody, MA
Enchanting set of four mid-century modern animal paintings in oil by San Francisco Bay Area artist
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
19th Century English Oil on Leather Paintings, Set of Three
Located in Dallas, TX
Finely detailed and original 19th century English oil on leather painted panels executed in a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Abstract Surrealist Match Paintings
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four surrealist paintings by Texas artist Jenaro Goode. Oil and acrylic on canvas, circa
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
Set of Six Oil Paintings of Eastern Long Island by Wissemann
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of Six oil Paintings on Wood of Eastern Long Island
By Wissemann '93
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood
The Table is set, Flowers, still life, Roses Original oil Painting Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
addition to your home décor? Check out this oil painting entitled "The Table is Set." The intricate details
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Three 18th Century Italian Landscape Paintings, Oil on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
This very decorative set of oil paintings is typically Italian, and known as “Capriccio”, which is
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Vintage Boho Original Floral Oil Paintings on Board - Set of 7
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A extraordinary set of 7 Vintage Boho original oil paintings on board. From the home of the iconic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Maya Kabat, Combined Set, Oil on Canvas, 2017
By Maya Kabat
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Maya Kabat
Title: Combined Set
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 16x20 inches
Year: 2017
Price
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maya Kabat, Double Set, Oil on Canvas, 2017
By Maya Kabat
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Maya Kabat
Title: Double Set
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 16x20x1 inches
Year: 2017
Price
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Oil Paintings By German Artist Ursula Drews, Set Of 2
Located in Bastogne, BE
Gorgeous Original Impressionist Oil Paintings On Canvas.
Depicting a floral exposition, the
Category
20th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Set Of Four Large Oil On Canvas Paintings Of Early America
Located in Essex, MA
painting is slightly different in size. Here are the other sizes:
61.75" H x 74.25" W
61.75" H x 74" W
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Set of 6 Original Contemporary Paintings - Concentric Squares
By Gavin Luker
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning set of six original paintings, from a series by the artist entitled "Concentric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Maine Coast" Original Oil Painting from Set of Madam Secretary Dining Room
By Kelly Sullivan
Located in Lambertville, NJ
FingerSmear™ paintings, and her works hang worldwide. Sullivan's fine art oil paintings depict the human
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Adorable Vintage Oil Paintings Four Seasons By Belgian Artist, Set 4, 1960s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Gorgeous Original Oil Paintings On Canvas Four Seasons.
Belgium, 1960s.
Depicting the landscape
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Country Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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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, 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.
- 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, 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.