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Sporting oil painting of horses & hounds hunting
By George Wright
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
George Wright
British, (1860-1942)
On the Scent
Oil on canvas, signed
Image size: 9.5 inches x
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century sporting oil painting of a hunt
By Edward Benjamin Herberte
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
difficulties around 1866, he began earning his living as an artist painting hunting and sporting scenes and
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 22.25 in W 30.25 in D 2.75 in
19th Century sporting oil painting of salmon & trout
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 25 in W 34 in D 2.75 in
The Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds English Sporting Oil Painting on Canvas
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunt
English School, 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
inscribed verso
framed: 17.75 x 13.5
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large British Sporting Oil Painting Jockey on Racehorse in Landscape Gilt Frame
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jockey on Horseback
British School, 20th century
painted after an earlier style
oil on canvas
Category
20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century sporting oil painting of a hunting meet
By Edward Benjamin Herberte
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
living as an artist painting hunting and sporting scenes and would often travel around. He won several
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 22.25 in W 30.25 in D 2.75 in
Historical genre sporting oil painting of a gentleman hunter
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 14 in W 11.5 in D 2 in
Antique British Sporting Oil Painting Horse & Dogs with Scottish Hunter
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sporting Party
by William Albert Clark (1880-1963)
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pair of 19th Century sporting oil painting with terrier dogs
By Edward Armfield
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
children. He was a prolific and popular artist and like his father, specialised in paintings of sporting
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 22.25 in W 18.25 in D 2 in
Huntsman and Hounds in English Countryside Signed Sporting Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Hunting Party
late 20th century
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 21 x 25.5 inches
Category
20th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century sporting oil painting of hunting dogs crossing a river
By Alfred Duke
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
35.5 inches
Size including frame: 33.25 inches x 45.25 inches
A wonderful sporting painting of
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.25 in W 45.25 in D 3.75 in
Victorian Sporting Oil Painting Spaniel Dogs Putting up Pheasant in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Spaniels Putting up a Pheasant
English sporting artist, mid 19th century
Circle of George Armfield
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century sporting oil painting of a horse and dogs hunting
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having just been
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 25.5 in W 21.5 in D 2.5 in
Historical genre sporting oil painting of a gentleman holding a gun
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Adolphe-Alexandre Lesrel
French, (1839-1929)
The Sportsman
Oil on panel, signed & dated 1905
Image
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
19th Century sporting oil painting of a Highland pony with dogs & game
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
around this period that he began producing sporting paintings featuring animals, some of which were set
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 34 in D 3.5 in
Huge British Sporting Oil Painting Hunting Hounds in Full Pursuit over Fence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dated 1998
oil on board, framed
framed: 28.5 x 45 inches
board: 23 x 42 inches
provenance: private
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large scale 19th Century genre/sporting oil painting of lady with donkey & cart
By Alfred William Strutt
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
, often including animals as well as sporting scenes. Strutt’s paintings are well executed and full of
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 45.5 in W 68.5 in D 4.25 in
Original Painting of Hunt Scene by Listed Artist Arthur Alfred Davis
By Arthur Alfred Davis
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Artist Arthur Alfred Davis (British, 1877-1905)
“Into the River”
19th century sporting oil painting
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large British Sporting Art Oil Painting - Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
with hounds.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size:
framed: 18 x 26 inches
canvas: 13
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fox Hunting Huntsman Hounds and Horses English Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fox Hunt
English artist, 20th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 15 x 16.5 inches
board: 10 x
Category
20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woodcock/ Snipe in Winter Snow Landscape, British Sporting Art oil painting
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
flight over winter snow landscape
Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed.
framed: 29 x 25 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huntsman on Horseback with his Hounds English Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Huntsman
English School, mid 20th century
(painted in an earlier style)
oil on board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 17 in W 21 in
Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting Huntsman on Horseback Winter Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
behind.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, oak wooden framed
Framed: 14 x 17.5 inches
Canvas : 12 x 16
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Setter Dogs Hunting in Moorland Landscape English Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Manner of Arthur Wardle (English School)
20th century
oil on panel framed
framed: 15.5 x 21 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 1870's British Sporting Art Large Oil Painting Chestnut Horse in Stable
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Chestnut Hunter
British School, circa 1870's period
indistinctly signed
oil on canvas, framed
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of 4 Hunting Scenes British Oil Paintings Signed - 4 x original paintings
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Four (4) Hunting Scenes
British School, 20th century
signed Hallard
4 x oil on board
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Life Guards on Horseback Windsor Castle England Large British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
corner
oil painting on canvas
Canvas: 24 x 36 inches
Framed: 26 x 39 inches
condition: very good
Category
20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting for the Master Two Hunting Dogs outside Gamekeepers Cottage oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Waiting for the Master
English School, first half 20th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Setter Dogs Hunting in Scottish Highland Moors Signed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hunting in Scotland
by T.H.Parker, British 20th century
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 19 x 23
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sporting horse portrait oil painting of a hackney stallion
By William Albert Clark
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
frame which is in excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.25 in W 29.25 in D 2.5 in
Polo Pony Smiths Lawn Windsor Polo Fields Original British Horse Oil Painting
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Security"
Tania Butler (second half 20th century)
‘Security, Smith's Lawn, Windsor’
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large Traditional English Sporting Art Oil Painting Horse Racing Countryside
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Steeplechase
English School, late 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 36 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Enormous 19th Century British Sporting Horses & Hounds Hunting Oil Painting
By Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens
Located in London, GB
Framed 64 x 98 inches
Oil on Canvas
Signed
Provenance: Possibly commissioned by George William Coventry
Category
1880s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sporting horse portrait oil painting of a chestnut hackney gelding
By Frederick Albert Clark
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Avenell Road to accommodate their growing family. Like his father, Clark specialised in sporting paintings
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.75 in W 30.75 in D 2 in
David Gainford - Contemporary Oil, Sporting Plage
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusual contemporary oil on board showing a large group of holiday makers with their beach bags
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting - Racehorse with Jockey Up
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Jockey Up'
English School, 20th century
oil painting on canvas
canvas: 25 x 27 inches
framed: 30 x
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 30 in W 32 in D 1 in
Rare Canadian Modernist Sporting Art Fishing Still Life Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique signed Canadian fishing oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 24L x
Category
1940s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31 in W 25 in D 2 in
Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting Horse & Hounds in Stable Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stable Companions
by Alfred H. Wise (British early 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 24 in W 38 in D 1 in
19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a hackney mare
By James Albert Clark
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.25 in W 25.25 in D 3.5 in
British Sporting Art Huntsman and Hounds in Landscape, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, mounted huntsman with hounds in a landscape.
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed
actual
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds, Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
hounds at foot in a landscape
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed, signed
Size:
canvas: 13 x 21
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The English Fox Hunt Oil Painting Huntsman & Hounds Jumping Gate Sporting Art
By Philip Rideout
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb oil painting by the very popular English sporting artist, Philip Rideout (circa 1850-1920
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a racehorse with spaniels
By George Henry Laporte
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
lovely sporting painting of a dark brown racehorse with two spaniels by George Henry Laporte. A small
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 34.25 in W 42.25 in D 2.5 in
19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of the racehorse Blink Bonny
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
based on the High Street. He began specialising in sporting paintings and made a name for himself by
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 32.25 in W 38.25 in D 2.25 in
Huge Victorian Sporting Dog Oil Painting Family of Spaniels in Barn Interior
By George Armfield
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Spaniels in the Barn
attributed to George Armfield (British 1810-1893)
oil on canvas, framed in
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38 in W 45.5 in D 4 in
20thC British Sporting Art Oil Painting Portrait of Horse in Country Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horse in a Landscape
by Major George A Cattley (English, 1896-1978)
signed & dated 1961
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a bay horse & terrier
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
inches x 28 inches
Size including frame: 28 inches x 33 inches
A fine sporting painting horse portrait
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sporting horse portrait oil painting of a race horse in a stable
By Frederick Albert Clark
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
accommodate their growing family. Like his father, Clark specialised in sporting paintings of horses. Although
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.25 in W 29.25 in D 2.5 in
Fine 19th Century British Sporting Art Oil Painting Horse in Stable Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 21 x 28 inches
canvas: 18 x 24 inches
provenance: private
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge British Sporting Art Oil Painting Hunting Scene Horse & Riders Before House
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Meet at Rearsby Grange
British School, indistinctly signed
titled and inscribed verso
oil on
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting Huntsman on Horseback with Hunting Hounds
By Reginald Llewellyn Harvey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil on canvas, framed
13 x 15 inches
10 x 12 inches
private collection, UK
the painting is in overall
Category
20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Sporting Art Oil Painting Rider on Horseback with Another Horse framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Horse and Rider
European School, late 20th century
(painted after an earlier image)
oil on
Category
Late 20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 23 in W 33 in
1870's British Sporting Art Oil Painting Hare Coursing with Dogs, signed dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hare Coursing
by J.C Mitchell (British sporting artist, 19th century)
dated 1879
signed oil on
Category
1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Sporting Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sporting oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Old Masters style, while we also have 3 Old Masters versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a sporting oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a sporting oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, black, beige, gray and more. There have been many interesting sporting oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Arthur Alfred Davis, Richard Barrett Davis, Alfred Duke, Edward Armfield and George Armfield are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Sporting Oil Painting?
The price for a sporting oil painting in our collection starts at $475 and tops out at $63,779 with the average selling for $5,592.
Questions About Sporting Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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 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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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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