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How to Care for Original Oil Paintings
and photos of Oil Paintings that are available for sale in the Henry Taylor Gallery
This little bit of information is to give Art Collector a very basic understanding of how to take care of the original oil paintings they have purchased and chosen to live with. Believe it or not, most non-artists are unaware that art needs special care and cannot be treated as a piece of furniture might be treated. Whenever someone buys a painting, we explain to them the basics of caring for the work, and offer to be available any time they have a question or need assistance with its preservation. After all, we care very much about the well-being of our Art Works. Our paintings remain as personal and dear to us when they are purchased as they are when we have the honour of having them hanging in the Henry Taylor Gallery.
Here are just a few basic rules:
1. Never lean the front or back surface of a stretched canvas on a pointed or sharp object, no matter how small. This will leave a dent that will disfigure your work, and result in annoying and upsetting the artist who spent so much time creating it. If you must lean it against something, lean it on the wood of its stretcher bars so that nothing presses against the canvas.
2. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will fade the colors in your oil painting. Please be aware of this when choosing a location for your work.
3. You might want to dust your painting regularly, so that a thick layer of dust does not build up which will dry out the paint and possibly result in cracking and peeling. Do not spray anything (like pledge) on the work. Dust with a soft, dry cloth. If the surface of your painting looks dry and dull, you may want to have it varnished.
4. If you must transport the work, lay a flat piece of cardboard, mat board or similar firm material over the front and back surfaces, and then wrap it in bubble wrap or styrofoam wrap. Try not to keep it wrapped up for too long as to avoid moisture buildup which might cause damage to the work.
5. Never expose your painting to extreme heat, extreme cold, or to extreme humidity. (Yes - this means a flood. Yes - this means a fire. Yes - this means snow. This could also mean an attic in the summer or a damp basement).
6. If something bad happens to the work (i.e. it crashes down on someone's head and gets a big gash in it), bring it to to the Henry Taylor Gallery to be professionally restored. Don't do it yourself! Bring it to someone who knows what to do. The artist will appreciate it. And the piece of art will continue to appreciate.
7. If you ever need or want to get rid or resell of the work for any reason, always contact Henry, who is always informed of work's latest values, and is always willing to resell investment pieces. Never, ever destroy or throw away an original work of art!!! If you absolutely can't keep it for any reason.
S1761 Seascape Oil on Board R. Macintosh 60cmx30cm R12 000
S1699 Farmhouse Oil on Canvas on Board M. Briggs 75cmx53cm R14 000
S1763 Landscape Oil on Board C. Nice 46cmx60cm R65 000
S1735 Poppies Oil on Canvas Poppies 40cmx50cm R 9 500
All Prices are Negotiable
Please call Henry today with your Art Requirements
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