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"Blue Plums in a Bowl" Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of Fruit
Located in Utrecht, NL
of great value in painting his realistic still life’s. In "Blue Plums in a Bowl" the artist's
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Still Life of Shells Fruit
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Still life, oil on canvas. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, A Jug Basket of Fruit
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Still Life, oil on canvas. Signed to the lower right and dated 1979.
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Apple Cider - Oil on Canvas / Colourful Still Life of Fruit, Bottles Patterns
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
others, her work observes simple scenes of fruit, flowers, lazy morning breakfast tables, patterns
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Louis Chouhard - French School 20th Century Oil, Still Life of Jugs Fruit
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking still life composition of a copper and terracotta jug with orchard apples on linen. Well presented in a distressed frame with the artist's signature and date inscribed to ...
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Constance Cooper SWA FRSA (1905-1998) - Framed Oil, Still Life of Fruit Wine
Located in Corsham, GB
A well executed still life of fruit and wine by 20th century artist Constance Cooper. All elements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Edwin Steele (1839-1919) - Late 19th Century Oil, Still Life of Fruit
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a dark wood frame with gilt slip. Signed. On paper laid to panel.
Category

Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

J. Smith - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Still Life of Fruit in Leaves
By Carl J. Smith
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished still life of fruit in leaves. Finely painted by 19th century artist J. Smith
Category

Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Basket of Fruit (after Tintore and Audubon)
By Shelley Reed
Located in Bozeman, MT
. This painting is oil on paper, and is monochromatic black. Reed's primary focus has been the rich vein
Category

2010s Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

18th Century Flemish School Pair of Still Life Oil on canvasFlowers Fruit Green
Located in Sanremo, IT
Pair of oil paintings on canvas measuring 45 x 35 without frame and 50 x 40 cm with frame depicting
Category

Early 18th Century Flemish School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Still Life of Fruit in Fabric
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Still Life, oil on board. Unsigned. (Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort).
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Oil on Canvas Signed Tony Torta, Stilllife, Fruit, Italian
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of oil on canvas signed dated 1881 Tony Torta. Each finely detailed still-life of Fruit is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

George Leslie Reekie (1911-1969) - Framed Oil, Still Life of Fruit in Paper
Located in Corsham, GB
A superb still life of soft fruits in paper by 20th century artist George Leslie Reekie. The composition depicts a large orange, red currants, gooseberries and plum, perfectly render...
Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nature Morte - Cubist Oil, Still Life of Fruit in Interior by Jean Souverbie
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful oil on canvas laid on panel by French cubist painter Jean Souverbie depicting a still
Category

1920s Cubist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Still life painting of fruit and a parrot by French artist Eugène Boudin
By Eugène Louis Boudin
Located in London, GB
Still life painting of fruit and a parrot by French artist Eugène Boudin French, 1869 Canvas
Category

1860s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Nature Morte - Post Impressionist Oil, Still Life of Fruit by Georges D Espagnat
By Georges d Espagnat
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful oil on panel by French post impressionist painter Georges D'Espagnat. The work depicts
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Woman with Flowers and Fruit
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Woman with Flowers and Fruit', oil on canvas, by Anna Costa (circa 1960s). This is a
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Floral and Fruit Still Life, Circle of Jacob Bogdani Oil on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
Floral land fruit still life with architectural elements, bird and rabbit. Circle of Jacob Bogdani
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Paintings

Materials

Paint

E H R - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Still life of Ceramic Objects Fruit
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful mid-century still life showing a scalloped bowl full with colourful Anemones. A large silver charter and tankard glass complete the scene alongside several green apples ...
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

F. Collins - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Still Life of Fruit on a Ledge
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful late 19th century still life of green grapes on a stone ledge, intertwined with bindweed and a single sweet peach. Well presented in a decorative gilt frame with foliate ...
Category

Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

T. H. Walker - Mid 20th Century Oil, Still Life of Fruit on a Silver Platter
Located in Corsham, GB
Still life in oil. Well-presented in a decorative gilt frame with foliate running patterns. Signed
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Green Tablecloth - 20th Century Oil, Still Life of Fruit Jugs by A E Rice
By Anne Estelle Rice
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful oil on board circa 1920 by American artist, Anne Estelle Rice. The piece depicts apples
Category

Early 20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Spanish Oil on Canvas Still Life of Fruit Wine by V. Lazaro
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Spanish oil on canvas still life painting by V. Lazaro representing fruit and wine
Category

20th Century Spanish Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Canvas

Still Life with Creamer and Bowl of Fruit
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
Still Life with Creamer and Bowl of Fruit Oil on Linen, 14 x 16 Inches Charlotte Gibbs
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Metal, Foil

Oil on Canvas of a Young Lady with a Basket of Fruit by Hans Zaztka
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Tarzana, CA
Oil on Canvas of a Young Lady with a Basket of Fruit by Hans Zaztka Height: 33" Width: 22
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Yellow Spring" Matisse-like Interior of Blue Chinoiserie/ Orange/Flower/Fruit
By Melanie Parke
Located in Wellesley, MA
Melanie Parke "Yellow Spring" Oil on Canvas 49 x 44 Inches. Melanie Parke's vibrant, highly
Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Oil on Board Still Life of Flowers, Fruit and Dragonfly, Signed by Unkn
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on board still life painting, bouquet of flowers with vibrant colors, small fruit and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Scope Of Andrea Scacciati, Composition With Flowers And Fruit
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. It is a rich flower composition, presented in an embossed metal vase, with some
Category

17th Century Other Art Style Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Scope Of Andrea Scacciati, composition With Flowers And Fruit
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. It is a rich flower composition, presented in an embossed metal vase, with some
Category

17th Century Other Art Style Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil on Canvas Still Life of Fruit by Iranian and American Artist Manoucher Yetai
By Manoucher Yektai 1
Located in Astoria, NY
A wonderful oil on canvas still life of fruit by Iranian and American New York School artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

A Well Dressed Child Carrying a Basket of Fruit Through the Forest
By Continental School
Located in Wiscasett, ME
A wonderful folk art painting featuring a little girl carrying a basket of fruit through a woodland
Category

Early 19th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life Tabletop with Fruit
By George Chemeche
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a bright, colorful oil painting of a table top with fruit. Banana, Pomegranate and glass of
Category

1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life Tabletop with Fruit
By George Chemeche
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a bright, colorful oil painting of a table top with fruit. Banana, Pomegranate and glass of
Category

1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mediterranean still life of fruit in yellow and black by fine Italian painter
By Gianluca Corona
Located in Milan, IT
and painter.  The quality of his oil paintings has been recognised internationally and even most of
Category

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

19th century English still life of fruit, apples, pears, birds nest, flowers
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century English still life of flowers , fruit, birds nest in on a mossy bank by Ellen Ladell
Category

1880s Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Fruit and Flowers
By Juliette Roche-Gleizes
Located in London, GB
'Still Life with Fruit and Flowers', oil on board, attributed to Juliette Roche-Gleizes (circa
Category

1930s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Post Impressionist French still life of fruit and bottle of wine by Aujame, 1928
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jean Claude Aujame (French, 1905 - 1965) Nature morte a la bouteille de vin oil on canvas signed
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Planet Apple: The Fairest Of Them All, Dani Humberstone, Original art, fruit art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
. Dani Humberstone uses the symbolism of ripe fruit to illustrate the narrative. Painting directly from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Lady Bird" Bright Red Matisse-like Interior of Flowers/Birds/Fruit Blue/Pink
By Melanie Parke
Located in Wellesley, MA
Melanie Parke "Lady Bird" Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 Inches Melanie Parke's vibrant, highly colorful
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Vases, Vessels and Fruit
By Nicole Yzon
Located in London, GB
'Still Life with Vases, Vessels and Fruit', oil on canvas, by French artist, Nicole Yzon (circa
Category

1940s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still life of pineapples, peaches, grapes, plums and other fruit in a landscape
Located in West Sussex, GB
Oil on canvas: 25 ½ x 30 ½ in. frame: 32 x 37 in. Period Empire frame. Circa 1780. George William
Category

Late 18th Century English School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Still Life Oil Painting Floral Gilt Frame
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Large Victorian style oil painting of a vivid floral and fruit arrangement Classic work, very well
Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Original Signed Still Life Oil Painting A desirable original
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
painting of fruit and pewter signed “Reen”, this is an oil painting on board, a very attractive piece from
Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Henri D Anty Abstract Oil On Canvas Still Life
By Henri d Anty
Located in Chicago, IL
Henri D'Anty 1910-1998, oil painting on canvas, still life of fruit and bottles on a tray table
Category

Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Materials

Brass

Still Life with Medieval Tapestry
By Eric Wert
Located in New York, NY
Original oil painting of an intensely colorful, overflowing fruit bowl.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

19th Century Italian Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Italian Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit. Well painted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Beautiful Colourful Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit by Famous British Painter
By Robert Dumont-Smith
Located in Preston, GB
Beautiful Colourful Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit by Famous British Painter Robert Dumont-Smith
Category

1930s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paint, Oil, Board, Varnish

19th Century still Life oil painting of fruit
By Oliver Clare
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Oliver Clare British, (1853-1927) Still Life of Fruit Oil on Board, signed Image size: 6 inches x
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

19th Century still life oil painting of fruit
By Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred Arthur Brunel de Neuville French, (1851-1941) Still Life of Fruit Oil on canvas, signed
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Still life oil painting of fruit with casket ewer
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Ellen Ladell British, (1853-1912) Still Life of Fruit, Casket & Ewer Oil on canvas, signed Image
Category

19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit and Golden Pheasant, G. Petit, 1866
Located in Kastrup, DK
Still life with fruit and a golden pheasant (also known as the Chinese pheasant). Presumably from
Category

Antique 1860s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vibrant Bouquet of Flowers, StIll Life of Fruit, Oil Painting Findlay Label
By Mikhail Kokin
Located in Surfside, FL
Titled; Composition with Peonies. Artwork depicts a bouquet of flowers in a vase with fruit on a
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th century French Oil Painting - Interior Scene with Still Life of Fruit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century Title: beautifully painted still life scene of fruit
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge French Still Life of Fruit Ornate Oil Painting in Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed, oil painting, framed. Size: framed: 30.5 x 36.75 inches painting: 25.75 x 32 inches
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of 19th Century oil paintings of boys fishing a fruit seller, Venice
By Antonio Ermolao Paoletti
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

BASKET OF FRUIT - Hyperrealism - Italian still life oil on canvas painting,
By Maximilian Ciccone
Located in Napoli, IT
BASKET WITH FRUIT - Oil on canvas cm.50x40 by Maximilian Ciccone, Italy 2011. Frame available on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

TRIUMPH OF FRUIT - Carlo De Tommasi - Oil on Canvas Painting Italy
By Carlo De Tommasi
Located in Napoli, IT
Triumph of fruit and flowers - Carlo De Tommasi Italia 2008 - Oil on canvas mis. cm. 80x120. The
Category

Early 2000s French School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Paintings Of Fruit For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact oil paintings of fruit you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as an Old Masters version. Finding the perfect oil paintings of fruit may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings of fruit for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gray and green. Finding an appealing oil paintings of fruit — no matter the origin — is easy, but Dale Payson, Oliver Clare, Maximilian Ciccone, René Smoorenburg and CHARLES THOMAS BALE each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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.
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    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    Oil 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.
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    An 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.
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    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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    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
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    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

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    A 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.
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    Yes, 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.

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    To 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.
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    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
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    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

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    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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