Cryptic crossword clue
Decorative work: studied endlessly, framing various oils 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CLOISONNE

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The straight part
We know that "Decorative work" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case decorative work = cloisonne.
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What does CLOISONNE mean?

CLOISONNE noun
  1. (metalwork) A decorative technique for metalwork, especially brass, whereby colored enamel is baked between raised ridges of the metal.
  2. (metalwork) Objects decorated by this technique collectively.

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