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Horse and Dog - British oil painting animal art equine English Springer Spaniel
Located in Hagley, England
Spaniel in a yard, the dog with a riding crop in mouth. A stunning painting.
Framed in a fine gallery
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Antique British Oil Painting Head Portraits of Two Cavalier Spaniel Dogs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Head Portraits of Cavalier Spaniel Dogs
by Henry Percy, British early 20th century
signed oil on
Category
Early 20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique English Dog Oil Painting Two King Charles Cavalier Spaniels in Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
King Charles Cavalier Spaniels in the Garden
English School, late 19th century
indistinctly signed
Category
19th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century sporting dog oil painting of a Clumber spaniel with game
By Colin Graeme Roe
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Colin Graeme Roe
British, (1855-1910)
Clumber Spaniel with Game
Oil on canvas, signed & dated (18
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - Spaniel in a Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil depicting of a brown and white spaniel standing in a vast landscape. Unsigned. On
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American circular Oil painting of a Springer Spaniel Hunt 1880
s Unique
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rustic antique American circular portrait of a springer spaniel. This work comes housed in its
Category
1880s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Framed Oil Painting on Board of King Charles Spaniel Dog
Located in Greenwich, CT
Framed Vintage Oil Painting on Board of King Charles Spaniel Dog
Depicted Charming Spaniel sitting
Category
20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oil Paintings of Hunting Spaniels, Mounted on Board
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Springer spaniel oil paintings have undeniable charm, one depicts a pair of Spaniels waiting by a brace of
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Sporting Art Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Fine 18th Century British Oil Painting Portrait of Two Children with Spaniel Dog
By circle of Thomas Gainsborough
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
(British 1727-1788)
oil painting on canvas, antique gilt frame
canvas: 24.5 x 29.25 inches
framed: 33 x 38
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cocker Spaniel
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Brecon, Powys
Fine example of Wardle's work. Presumably a commission piece. Painted on prepared canvas laid on board. Original Frame
Image 15.5" x 14"
Category
20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Dog Oil Painting - Portrait of a Spaniel Dog near ball in a landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
next to his ball in a garden/ landscape setting.
Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed and
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
King Charles Spaniel Diptych, 19th century oil on canvas
Located in Hillsborough, NC
This early to mid 19th century diptych features a pair of King Charles Spaniels, one with a
Category
Early 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spaniels flushing mallard
By George Armfield
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
George Armfield (fl.1840-1875)
Spaniels flushing mallard
Signed and dated 'G. Armfield / 1850
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
King Charles Spaniels
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, 1802-1873
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Follower of Sir Edwin Landseer
King Charles Spaniels
Oil on canvas
Canvas size 20 x 24 in
Framed
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,765
Spaniels Chasing Pheasant
By George Armfield
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Charming oil painting on canvas by renowned genre artist George Armfield (1808-1893), of two dogs
Category
19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage King Charles Spaniel Portrait Oil Painting on Board Gold Frame Realism
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely 20th century oil painting of a King Charles Spaniel with blue collar over a yellowish
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Portrait of a Girl with Spaniel c.1695 Pet Dog Antique oil painting Anglo-Dutch
By (attributed to) Johannes Verelst
Located in London, GB
of flower painting working in London in the later 17th century.
Johannes established himself in
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Oil Painting of a English Springer Spaniel Dog by Alice Léotard
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique oil painting, portrait of an English Springen Spaniel. It is really striking and refined
Category
Vintage 1910s Belgian Belle Époque Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Pine, Paint
Portrait of a Spaniel
By George Earl
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
George Earl (1824-1904)
Portrait of a spaniel
Signed lower right
Oil on panel
Painting size 16 x 16
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
SIGNED ORIGINAL OIL - SPANIEL GUN DOG CARRYING GAME THROUGH RIVER LANDSCAPE
By John Trickett
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
landscape.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size: painting: 10 x 18 inches, frame: 14.75 x 22.75
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Terriers
King Charles Spaniels
By George Armfield
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
George Armfield (fl.1840-1875)
Terriers & King Charles Spaniels
Signed 'G. Armfield' lower left
Oil
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Dog Parrot Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist animal portrait painting. Oil on board, circa 1930. Unsigned
Category
1920s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th century English oil Portrait of three King Charles Cavalier Spaniels.
By Gillian E Hoare
Located in Woodbury, CT
20th century English oil Portrait of three King Charles Cavalier Spaniels by a flower pot
Category
1970s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century British Dog Painting Spaniel
Her Puppy Flagstone Floor Barn
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Spaniel & Her Puppy
English School, 19th century
signed 'Burham' lower corner
oil painting on
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sydney Merrills - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, Portrait of a Cocker Spaniel
Located in Corsham, GB
This magnificent oil painting captures the soulful gaze of a black cocker spaniel, set against a
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Robert Cleminson (fl.1864-1903) - Late 19th Century Oil, Spaniels
Mallard
By Robert Cleminson
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely painting hunting scene by the British artist Robert Cleminson (fl.1864-1903). Here he has
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Resting Peacefully on a Grassy Surface English Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Resting Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
dated 1999
by Lynne Drake (English, contemporary)
signed oil
Category
1990s English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th-C. Large Framed Folk Art Oil On Canvas Painting Child With Spaniel Dog
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale 19th century folk art painting of a child with a spaniel day. It is unsigned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
"Lady with Spaniel, " Narcisse Diaz de la Pena, oil, Barbizon, genre, figural
By Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Lady with Spaniel" is an elegantly painted portrait of a lady with her dog by the prominent French
Category
Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Three Spaniels in a Barn
By George Armfield
Located in St. Albans, GB
. For example, his paintings ‘Three Against a Fox’, ‘The Country Life’, and ‘For Always’ were engraved
Category
1850s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil on Board Working Cocker Spaniel Portrait
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Characterful 20th century working cocker spaniel portrait, peering from the undergrowth. Oil on
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Two Gentleman duck shooting over spaniels
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
John Francis Sartorius (1775-1831)
Two Gentleman duck shooting over spaniels
Oil on canvas
Canvas
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Spaniel in a wooded landscape
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
George Jackson (fl.1830-1864)
A Spaniel in a wooded landscape
Oil on canvas
17 3/4 x 23 5/8 in
45 x
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 18th Century American Oil Portrait Gentleman in his Study with Spaniel Dog
By Ralph Earl
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
(American 1751-1801)
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 55 x 45 inches
canvas: 49 x 39 inches
Provenance
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Terriers chasing rabbit and Spaniels flushing duck
By George Armfield
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Pair of fine oil paintings, one with terriers chasing a rabbit and one with spaniels flushing duck
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Black Spaniel With A Duck, 19th Century
By Colin Graeme Roe
Located in Blackwater, GB
English portrait of a black spaniel with a duck, oil on canvas by Colin Graeme Roe. Leading example of the
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Spaniels in Landscape 19th C Dutch
Located in Hillsborough, NC
King Charles Spaniels dated 1820s to 1850s, is a charming and delightful oil painting on canvas by
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spaniels and a terrier in a landscape
By Edmund Bristow
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Edmund Bristow (1787-1876)
Spaniels and a terrier in a landscape
Oil on canvas
Canvas size 14 x 19
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting of a Spaniel by Hugh Blyth Millar, Dated 1912
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Portrait of a Dog" by Hugh Blyth Millar
Oil on canvas painting of a spaniel, signed LR H.B
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Two spaniels working with a huntsman beyond
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
William Jones (c.1798-1860)
Two spaniels working with a huntsman beyond
Oil on canvas
Canvas Size
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th century English folk art Spaniel dog portrait
Located in Woodbury, CT
rare large painting of a spaniel. It is excellent quality and has a wonderful impact.
Category
1840s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Folk Art portrait of a Spaniel Dog
Located in Woodbury, CT
Wonderful English Folk Art portrait of a Spaniel dog. Oil on card and in excellent condition , this
Category
1880s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Spaniel Puppies in a Flower Garden
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist portrait of Spaniel puppies in a flower garden. Oil on canvas, circa 1974. Signed
Category
1970s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th century German school portrait painting of a royal spaniel on a red cushion
Located in Bath, Somerset
Early 18th century German school portrait of a Royal spaniel seated on a red velvet tasselled
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English School 18th Century Spaniel in a Landscape
Located in Bath, Somerset
English School 18th century, black and white Spaniel standing in a landscape. Oval oil on canvas in
Category
18th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Quaile", an English spaniel in a wooded landscape
By Henry Bernard Chalon
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Henry Bernard Chalon
(1770-1849)
"Quaile", an English spaniel in a wooded landscape
Oil on canvas
Category
Early 19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Spaniel in a landscape, with a pheasant
By Edward Armfield
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Edward Armfield
A Spaniel resting in a landscape
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
12 x 16 in
Framed
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique English Oil on Canvas Hunting Scene of Dog
Spaniel
with Bird
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English oil on canvas hunt scene painting depicts hunting bird dog (Spaniel) with bird
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
Portrait of a Young Lady and her Spaniel
Located in Bath, Somerset
Portrait of a young Lady with her spaniel, seated on a terrace in an ornamental garden, wearing a
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of "Biscuit" A King Charles Spaniel, circa 1900
By Alexander Pope
Located in Blackwater, GB
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Large circa 1900 portrait of a King Charles Spaniel "Biscuit" in a landscape, oil on panel. Good quality
Category
Early 19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Oil on Canvas Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Antique Dog Portrait
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine oil on canvas depicting a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel peeking from his kennel, very much
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait Of A Pair Of English Springer Spaniels, 19th Century
By James Ward
Located in Blackwater, GB
19th Century portrait of a pair of English Springer Spaniels, oil on canvas. Good quality and condition
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of Lady Macdougall With A Spaniel, early 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
early 19th Century British School portrait of a lady (Mrs MacDougall) holding a spaniel puppy, oil on
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A hanging Partridge in a sculpted cartouche, a spaniel below
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
English School, 18th century
A hanging Partridge in a sculpted cartouche, a spaniel below
Oil on
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spaniel and Birds in a Park Landscape, Dutch, 17th century
By Adriaen Cornelisz Beeldemaker
Located in Bath, Somerset
Circle of Adriaen Cornelisz Beeldemaker (Rotterdam 1618 - 1709 The Hague). Spaniel and two birds in
Category
17th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Bay cob, spaniel and a pug outside a stable
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Charles Branscombe (active 1800-1820)
A Bay cob, spaniel and a pug outside a stable
Oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Søren Edsberg, Danish artist. Portriat of a dog. Cocker spaniel. Oil on canvas.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Søren Edsberg, Danish artist.
Portriat of a dog. Cocker spaniel.
Oil on canvas.
Approx. 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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Oil Painting Spaniels For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of oil painting spaniels available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Old Masters, Impressionist and Surrealist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add oil painting spaniels that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, black, gray, beige and more. George Armfield, Dorothy Alexandra Johnson, Beth Carlson, John Trickett and Robert Cleminson took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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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. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 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, 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. - 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.
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Gold Frame Oil Painting 19th Century
Terrier Antique
19th Century Folk Art Oil Painting
Antique Enamel Painting
Antique Primitive Folk Art
Arabian Nights
Circa 1900 Paintings
Spaniel Dog
Pheasant Art
Antique Primitive Painted Furniture Primitives
Antique Green Desk
Antique Rat