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For centuries, painters and artists have created astonishing masterpieces using oil paintings. Oil paint is often used to create wonderful artworks thanks to its thick consistency, luminosity and durability. This artistic medium became widely accepted in 1430 when the Flemish painter Jan Van Eyck exploited its value. Thus, Jan Van Eyck is considered the father of oil painting. Oil paintings are also one of the most popular types of paintings among art lovers. Their high quality, flexibility, depth of color and smooth consistency differentiate them from other art expressions such as acrylic paintings. From beautiful landscapes to portraits and intricate still lives, oil paintings have passed the test of time. This exquisite selection includes rare oil works evoking some of the most coveted styles such as Renaissance, Impressionism, Contempororary, <a href="https://www.liveauctioneers.com/c/Abstract

![Jeanette Judson, Rondo, Oil on Canvas: Jeannette Judson (American, born 1912), Rondo, 1966, oil on canvas with collage,[approximate dimensions - sight: 35 3/4" H x 29 5/8" W], signed lower right corner; old gallery label and inscribed "Ron](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282206_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![William Keith, Landscape with Cows and Pond, Oil on Canvas: William Keith (Scottish/American, 1838 - 1911), Landscape with Cows and Pond, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 20" H x 30" W], signed and region "SF" lower right.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282193_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Harry Leslie Hoffman, Harbor Market, Oil on Canvas: Harry Leslie Hoffman (American, 1871 - 1964), Harbor Market, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 30" H x 32" W], signed Hoffman lower center, estatestamped on lower stretcher bar, and labe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282190_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Joseph Hirsch, Clowns and the News, Oil on Canvas: Joseph Hirsch (American, 1910 - 1981), Clowns and the News, 1941, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 23" H x 42 1/4" W], signed and dated 41 lower right; titled, historic museum loan labe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282192_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![William Keith, Oak Grove with Figures, Oil on Canvas: William Keith (Scottish/American, 1838 - 1911), Oak Grove with Figures,oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 22 1/4" H x 32 1/2" W], signed and region "SF" lower left.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282196_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Frank Peyraud, The Close of an October Day, Oil on Canvas: Frank Charles Peyraud (American, 1858-1948),"The Close of an October Day," circa 1921, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - sight: 19 5/8" H x 23 1/2" W], signed lower left corner; gallery labels (](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282202_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Moise Kisling, Floral in Room Interior, Oil on Canvas: Moise (Maurice) Kisling (French/Polish, 1891-1953), Floral in Room With View, 1940, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 30" H x 24" W], signed and dated lower left. Note: This lot includes](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282208_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)













![Helen Flockhart, All That I Owe..., Oil on Canvas: Helen Flockhart (Scottish, born 1963), "All That I Owe the Fellows of the Grave," oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 49" H x 80" W],signed lower left corner.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282185_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Jeannette Judson, Barcarolle, Oil on Canvas: Jeannette Judson (American, born 1912), Barcarolle, 1966, oil on canvas with collage,[approximate dimensions - sight: 24" H x 36" W], signed lower left corner; "Jeannette Judson 1130 Park Ave New York](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282205_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Francois Brunery "A Doubtful Bottle" Oil on Board: Francois Brunery (French, 1849 - 1926), A Doubtful Bottle, oil on panel,[approximate dimensions - panel: 24 1/4" H x 19 1/2" W], signed lower right, gilt metal plaque on frame includes artist name and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282181_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)


