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Primitive Portrait of a Girl, English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful naive oil painting of a girl.
Fabulous muted colors. The austerity of the image is
Category
Antique 1820s English Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Party At The Eiffel Tower Oil Painting Yellow Red Purple Grey Blue White Brown
By Maestro Bouchon
Located in Sofia, BG
artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE: Contemporary, Naive,
Edition : Unique, signed
Weight
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Paris Beauties, French naive Oil painting
By Jeanette Deseglise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The artist Jeanette Deseglise depicts two women taking a mannerist/naive approach, instead of
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Naive Little Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Naive Little Town Oil Painting
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting of Female Figure, French Naive
By Jeanette Deseglise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In this painting by Jeanette Deseglise, the artist depicts a female figure in very delicate and
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Naive
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel
80 x 94 cm
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Framed Naive Painting
Located in York, GB
Early 20th century framed naive painting depicting a farmer and his cow alongside farm buildings
Category
1910s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Folk Art Naive Oil Painting of Two Colorful Figures on a Mule
By Jovan Obican
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The artist Jovan Obican iconic style is child-like yet masterfully adult; a style that tells a story with sociological overtones. His funny little people are always colorful, Whimsic...
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Day out, Cambridge, naive, figurative oil painting by Fred Yates, c. 1985
By Fred Yates
Located in Falmouth, GB
Arnhem in September 1944. After the war Yates took up painting on his return to Manchester - initially as
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Garçon avec des Fruit - Boy with Fruit - Oil on Canvas - Naive Painting
By Nino Giuffrida
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Nino Giuffrida
(Sicilian, 1924, active in France)
Un Garçon avec des Fruits
• Oil on canvas, ca
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A naive oil painting of a winged lady with rifle
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is pleased to Present a unique 20th-century oil painting, this piece is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Red Flowers at the Garden - 21st Century Contemporary Naive Floral Oil Painting
Located in Singapore, SG
Klampert graduated from the Repin Institute for Painting, Sculpture and Architecture in St.Petersburg
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Naive Oil on Glass Reverse painting 20 th c
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large oil on glass reverse Yugoslavian painting
Category
Late 20th Century Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Nyons, naive oil painting by Fred Yates, illustrated in book C
est Votre Passion
By Fred Yates
Located in Falmouth, GB
Provenance
This painting can be found in Fred Yates' book "C'est votre passion, Monsieur!", page
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tanzszene (Dancing Scene) - Oil/Panel, 1970
s, Modern Naive Style, Pastels
By Helga Hormann
Located in Wien, AT
Oil painting of the german artist Helga Hormann. It depicts a sitting woman looking thoughtful
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Naive Portrait of a Gentleman, Oil on Canvas
Located in West Sussex, GB
A Naive portrait of a gentleman - the sitter wearing the finest apparel including a silk
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Folk Art Paintings
Naive Portrait of a Gentleman with Pipe, English Oil Painting, Oak Panel, 18th C
Located in Totnes, GB
A charming naive oil on oak panel of a rather well-dressed gentleman with a pipe. Unknown sitter or
Category
Antique 18th Century English Primitive Paintings
Materials
Oak, Paint
"The Discovery" on the Embankment, London, naive, figurative, oil by Fred Yates
By Fred Yates
Located in Falmouth, GB
Arnhem in September 1944. After the war Yates took up painting on his return to Manchester - initially as
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wonderfully Naive 18th Century American Folk Art Oil on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderfully naive 18th century American Folk Art oil on canvas of a young boy standing in a red
Category
Antique 18th Century American Paintings
"Steam and Sail, Two Warships, " 19th Century Naive Oil on Canvas
Located in West Sussex, GB
collection. This naive antique painting has a label pasted to the rear confirming this fact.
The Book or
Category
Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Paintings
Fous Jean, French Naïve School Oil on Panel La Noce, circa 1951
By Jean Fous
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An exciting and decorative small oil on panel, The Wedding French naïve school, circa 1951
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
French Provincial Naïve School Oil on Canvas of a Rural Scene, 1880, M. Gilbert
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
In entirely original condition, the provincial oil on canvas painting of a youth with a stallion
Category
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Blick aus dem Fenster (View from the window) - Expressionist, Naive Art, Flowers
Located in Wien, AT
Bridge (Wiener Brücke).
In this oil painting Richly presents a view from the window. The foreground is
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Oil Portrait of Charles II
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A large 17th century naive oil painting of Charles II.
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Prospect of Pennsylvania,
19th Century Oil on Canvas
Located in West Sussex, GB
This striking naive painting shows a springtime view of a small rural community in Pennsylvania
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Coal Delivery by Wheelbarrow, a 19th Century Oil on Board
Located in West Sussex, GB
fortified stone castle.
The empathy this antique naive painting creates is caused by his tatty dress, his
Category
Antique 19th Century British Country Paintings
Mr Hepworth
an Oil on Millboard Signed J. H. Shaw and Dated 1894
Located in West Sussex, GB
A charming naive painting portraying an outhouse scene where a very surprised looking cat is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Primitive Paintings
Late 19th Century Oil Painting Naive English Jack Russel and Rabbit
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
English Naive school oil on panel. Terrier on scent in a countryside scene, with a smart, small
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Wood
Old Garden Door
, Small Original Vintage Oil Painting, Naive Folk Art Style
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE FRAMED OIL ON BOARD PAINTING, 20th Century
A charming depiction of an old brick wall
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood
English Naive Oil Painting
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
English early 20th century naive oil painting on timber board. Depicting a sow feeding her piglets
Category
Early 20th Century English Paintings
Contemporary Original Naïve Style Seascape Oil Painting - Naval Steamship
Located in Bristol, GB
steamship composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Naive Oil Painting, England, Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Naive oil painting
England Circa 1900
Oil on Board painting depicting a cockfight, with
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Naive 19th Century Oil Painting Portrait
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naïve 19th Century Portrait of bearded man. Oil on Card, 19th Century hipster. Later Frame. France
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Contemporary Original Minimalist Naive Style Animal Oil Painting - Dalmatian
Located in Bristol, GB
composition of a Dalmatian, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.
The dog is
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Contemporary Original British Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Greyhound
Located in Bristol, GB
composition of a greyhound, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.
The dog
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Contemporary Original Naïve Style Animal Mini Oil Painting - Terrier
Located in Bristol, GB
terrier dog , painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.
The dog is painted
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Contemporary Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Potbelly Pig
Located in Bristol, GB
composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This painting portrays a
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Dancers, Haitian Naive Painting
By Saincilus Ismael
Located in Surfside, FL
SAINCILUS ISMAEL
Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite, Haiti, b. 1940, d. 2000
Saincilus Ismael was born in Petite Riviere de l’Artibonite, Haiti.
He began to paint in 1958, after visitin...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mexican Naive Wedding Oil Painting Merle Reivich Folk Art
By Merle Reivich
Located in Surfside, FL
works mainly in Acrylics, but also has pastel paintings and painting on silk.
Merle Reivich
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mexican Naive Wedding Oil Painting Merle Reivich Folk Art
By Merle Reivich
Located in Surfside, FL
Advertising Symbol of the 5th Naive Art Show, Guiglia,
Italy
2007 Painting was chosen as the symbol of the
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dancers, Haitian Naive Painting
By Saincilus Ismael
Located in Surfside, FL
SAINCILUS ISMAEL
Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite, Haiti, b. 1940, d. 2000
Saincilus Ismael was born in Petite Riviere de l’Artibonite, Haiti.
He began to paint in 1958, after visitin...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A naive oil painting of a Cricketer
Located in London, GB
A naive painting of a young man with Cricket bat , standing in front of stumps
English School
Category
Antique 19th Century British Adam Style Paintings
Contemporary Mini Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Brown Horse
Located in Bristol, GB
composition , painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This painting features
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Contemporary Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Prize Black Ram
Located in Bristol, GB
composition that features a black ram, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Romanian Folk Art Oil Painting Traditional Wedding Naive Primitive Transylvania
By Nicolae Patru
Located in Surfside, FL
Romanian Folk Art, Naive Primitive art of peasant country folk scenes. He is in a number of museums and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Prize Hereford Bull
Located in Bristol, GB
naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.
The bull is set against a minimalistic
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Contemporary Modernist Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - White Cat
Located in Bristol, GB
composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This painting features a
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Prize Tamworth Pig
Located in Bristol, GB
minimalist, tricolour backdrop, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel by British artist Matt Rix.
The
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Newspaper Boy, Mexican Mid Century Naive Folk Art Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
sombrero selling newspapers. Latin American Folk Art Naive painting.
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Naïve Style Figurative Oil Painting - Courtyard Harvest
Located in Bristol, GB
COURTYARD HARVEST
Size: 64.5 x 75 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
An expressive and naïve style
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Contemporary Modernist Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - English Longhorn Bull
Located in Bristol, GB
, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This painting features a black
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary Modernist Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Brown Pigeon
Located in Bristol, GB
composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This painting features a
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary Modernist Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Grey Pigeon
Located in Bristol, GB
composition, painted in a naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This painting depicts a
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary Modernist Original Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Black Cat
Located in Bristol, GB
naïve style in oil onto panel, by British artist Matt Rix.
This painting features a black cat reclining
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary Modernist Naïve Style Animal Oil Painting - Submarine
Sperm Whale
Located in Bristol, GB
nautical whale scene, painted in a naïve style in oil onto canvas, by British artist Matt Rix.
This
Category
2010s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Israeli Judaica Shtetl Family Shabbat Scene Naive Art Oil Painting
By Natan Heber
Located in Surfside, FL
importance. One of Israel's greatest naive-style painters. Along with Shalom of Safed, Kopel Gurwin and
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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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.
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