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Set x 4 Classic Marine Oil Paintings Naval Battle Scenes
Fishing Fleets at Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
naval engagements and fishing boats
artist unknown, late 20th century
4 x oil paintings on board
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set x 4 19th Century British Sporting Art Oil Paintings Hunting Scenes Gilt Frm
By RUDOLF STONE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Four Fox Hunting Scenes
Rudolf Stone (British 19th century)
signed oil painting on panel ( x
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set Design Modern Oil Painting on Paper Manner of Eugene Berman Surrealist Woman
Located in Surfside, FL
appear to be signed.This is a mixed media work, with oil, watercolor ink and gouache on paper.
Eugène
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Watercolor
Set of Four Oil on Canvas Tropical Bird Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 folky, colorful naive oil on canvas paintings of birds, including a parrot and toucan
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Lemon and Lime Pocket Painting, Set of 2, original painting, still-life, nature
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
paintings are set in a black wood layered frame.
Oil, Oil Paint on Canvas
15 H x 15 W x 2 D cm (5.91 x 5.91
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Juicy Plum and Anemone 4 (set of 2) Pocket Paintings set, Still life, Original
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
paintings are set in a black wood layered frame
Pocket Pale White Anemone 4 is an original oil painting by
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fig Green 3c
Lemon Pocket Painting 2c, Set of 2, original painting, still-life
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
paintings are set in a black wood layered frame.
Pocket Lemon 2c is an original oil painting by Dani
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract oil painting - NC 25 x 25 in.
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful oil painting on canvas, set within a handmade wooden frame. We love the work of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Hudson River School Landscape Oil Painting 1930
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3877 Hudson River School landscape oil painting on artist board set in a period gilt wood frame
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Scandinavian Oil Painting Fishing Vessels Seascape 1920
By M.Bohijar
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3451 Scandinavian Fishing Trollers, a 1920's seascape painting ,oil on canvas of set in a
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Scottish Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
painting of a harbour entrance set against a strong sunset. The work dating to the mid 20th Century and of
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of Four 18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Oil on Canvas Paintings
By Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Located in New York, NY
Each depicting fanciful chinoiserie figures, flora and fauna in the manner of Jean-Baptiste Pillement on a blue-grey ground.
Provenance: Bernd Goeckler, New York, NY.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Chinoiserie Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique Italian Impressionist Amalfi Coastline Oil Painting Circa 1940
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3766 Italian oil painting coastline painting
Set in a hand carved wood frame
Image size 7.5x9.5"
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Musicians Oil on Canvas Painting after Graeciela Rodo Boulanger, Set of 4
Located in Plainview, NY
The four oil on canvas paintings depict a group of children playing different instruments in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Tranquil Estuary Fishermen in Boats, Antique Signed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
collection, Suffolk, England
Beautiful Victorian oil painting of fishermen about to set off on their punt
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Set of 2 Variable Wind
Water Lilies - large paintings
Located in Zofingen, AG
Set of 2 paintings by the artist Nikolay Dmitriev:
"Water Lilies" oil on canvas,
Creation Year
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
1987 Abstract Figurative Diptych Oil Painting by Michael Hafftka, Set of 2
By Michael Hafftka
Located in Chicago, IL
Michael Hafftka (American, b. 1953)
Approach (diptych), 1987
Oil on canvas, signed, titled
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Paintings
Materials
Paint
1950s Vintage Original Art Oil Painting Still Life Cup
Saucer on Table Set
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage art still life oil original painting on board unrestored.
Measures: 18 x 24.
Water damage
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Victorian Birds and Flowers Oil Painting on Metal Panel circa 1890
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3702 Victorian oil painting on metal panel.
Set in a period wood frame
Image size 17x23"
Category
1890s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Custom Offer, Set of 4 Objects, 2 Oil Painting, 1 Side Table, 1 Stool
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom offer - Set of four itmes
No. 1)
19th century Historicism oil painting on Mahogany
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, A Still Life Set Up
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
A Still Life Set Up, oil on canvas. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category
20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Individual Paintings Lake Como San Gorgio Duomo Set of Three
Located in Houston, TX
paintings that are sold as a group. These are all taken from the sketches compile by Virginia Vaughan on a
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Movie Set
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Image of costumed couple on movie set.
Signed lower left.
As a youngster, William Andrew
Category
20th Century Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$29,000
Originals Oil-Gladiolus Set of 2 -Sunlit Series-Expressionist-UK Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
summer, London, 2023.
This is a special set offer, includes two paintings of the series:
Primary Colour
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Autumn Lake Scene" Swiss Post War Impressionist Oil Painting Trees by the Water
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a lake scene set in autumn. Done in an impressionistic style, we
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bawa Biwi, Oil Reverse on Acrylic Sheet (Set of 2) by Contemporary "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
. Mukherjee's favourite medium is reverse oil or acrylic painting on transparent acrylic sheets, and he swears
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Original Set of 6-Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
canvases without frames;
40 x 30 x 1.5 CM/ each painting, 6 paintings in a set
frames are not included
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of fourteen 19th Century religious paintings of the Stations of the Cross
Located in London, GB
This exceptional set of fourteen oil on copper 19th Century paintings follow the chronological
Category
19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Set of 9 Antique English Dog Paintings Oils on Panel Various Breeds Unique work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, 19th century
Set of Nine (9) oil paintings depicting various dog breeds
oil on
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zinnia in Blue by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this oil on board painting is set inside a giltwood frame and signed lower left
Millie Gosch is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Spring Botany by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
oil on board painting is set inside a giltwood frame and signed lower left. Without its frame, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Blue Vase by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
abstracted background. Charming our eyes with its Impressionist technique, this oil on board painting is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fleurs V by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
abstracted background. Charming our eyes with its Impressionist technique, this oil on board painting is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fleurs IV by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil on Board Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
abstracted background. Charming our eyes with its Impressionist technique, this oil on board painting is set
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
White Roses and Pears by Millie Gosch, Small Framed Oil Still-Life Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this oil on board painting is set inside a giltwood frame and signed lower right. Without its frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Set ablaze
By Gilbert Pauli
Located in Geneva, CH
himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His favorite theme is the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Paintings of Hanging Game by Michelangelo Meucci
By Michelangelo Meucci
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
(1840-1909) Matched set of oil paintings on board by Michelangelo Meucci. Each depicting a bounty
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Closed Set
By Ernie Barnes
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Ernie Barnes, American (1938 - 2009)
Title: Closed Set
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Oil on Canvas , signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Table Set for the Afternoon" American 20th Century Still Life Canvas Painting
Located in New York, NY
A large still life interior oil painting by American artist David Moskovitz with rich colored
Category
1990s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Ocean Oil Painting on Board in Gilt Carved Frame
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Ocean scene circa 1936 of Santa Monica. Ocean oil painting is set in a beautiful giltwood frame
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood
Surrealist Friar Figurative Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-2868 Surrealistic figurative oil painting on board set in a wood frame
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil on Tin / Retablo Set in Hand Made Frame
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oil paint on tin, know as a retablo. The painting is of Mary, Mother of Jesus and is framed
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Neoclassical Revival Paintings
Materials
Tin
Girl With Tea Set
By Amy Hill
Located in New York, NY
oil on canvas, 24"x 36" - available framed
Amy Hill’s inspiration for her most recent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape - Oil on Wood Table - 1920 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
conditions.
Very beautiful oil painting representing a scene set in a street with sketched people and green
Category
1920s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Midcentury Parisian Street Oil Painting in Carved Gilt Frame Signed a. Marchall
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or living space with this beautiful oil on canvas painting. Set in the original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Relic and Remnant Set
By John McLeod
Located in Denver, CO
Moose and Moose antler sculpture
Category
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Silver
Untitled ( set of 9 works)
By Sekhar Kar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Re. the works :
These are a set of 9 works of size 14 x 11 inches ( unframed work size ) .
To
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor
Impressionist Old Dutch European Street Scene Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2554a Impressionistic style oil painting on canvas set in a custome gilt-black wood frame
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Figurative painting of a French Noble Woman
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-2576B Oil painting on artist board set in a carved wood frame
Category
1940s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Italian Animal Oil on Board "The Cock Fight 1960
s"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5053 Vintage Italian oil painting on board.
Set in a Wood frame
Image size 7.5x9.5
Signed lower
Category
1960s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Tropical Island Men Preparing to Set Sail
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5070 Antique oil painting men on tropical island setting sail
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 19th century impressionist painting Mediterranean - Sunset Sea
Located in Aartselaar, BE
important set of oil paintings including: "Riverside", "Small port", "Storm Effect", "Sunbeam".
He appeared
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joseph Wolf, Red, Blue and Yellow Parrot Set Against Foliage.
By Joseph Wolf
Located in London, GB
A beautiful oil painting by the renowned German artist Joseph Wolf (1820-99). Joseph Wolf was the
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Set of Three Dog Portraits by Jules Chardigny (1842-1892)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Jules Chardigny (1842-1892)
Circa 1870
Oil on panel
Signed
Jules Chardigny was born in London in
Category
1880s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Circle of Duncan Grant, Bloomsbury set, Rye Windmill by the river
By Duncan Grant
Located in Harkstead, GB
(1885-1978)
Rye Windmill, East Sussex
Oil on canvas
14 x 10 inches without the frame
17 x 13 inches with
Category
Early 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Set-British-awarded Artist-feat. Scottish Tartan vs Camellia-the Weaver
Located in London, GB
collections with confidence.
About the paintings:
2024, Shizico Yi takes on an innovative project she named
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold
Originals SET of 5-Golden Summer: Sunlit Series-Expressionist-Abstract UK Artist
Located in London, GB
A rare chance to collect an original oil painting by Shizico Yi at the lowest price possible. We
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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.