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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
![William Keith, Lichen Covered Trees, Oil on Canvas: William Keith (Scottish/American, 1838 - 1911), Lichen Covered Trees (Landscape with Cows), oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 20 3/8" H x 36 1/2" W], signed and region "SF" lower right;](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282197_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)












![Al Proom, Still Life, Oil on Board: AlProom (American, 1933 - 2006), Still Life with Wine,Egg Shell, and Ship at Moonlight, oil on board,[approximate dimensions - board: 9 7/8" H x 7 7/8" W], signed Al Proom lower right side.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282189_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Bernice Sims, Taylor's Rolling Store, Oil on Canvas: Bernice Johnson Sims (American, 1926 - 2014), Taylor's Rolling Store, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 18" H x 24" W], signed lower right corner; gallery label at verso. Note: This lot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282203_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![William Keith, Drinking Pool, Oil on Canvas: William Keith (Scottish/American, 1838 - 1911), This Drinking Pool (Cows Near Pond at Dusk), oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 20" H x 30" W], signed and region "SF" lower right; annotat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282194_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![William Keith, Redwoods, Oil on Canvas Board: William Keith (American, 1838 - 1911), Redwoods, oil on canvas mounted onboard,[approximate dimensions - sight: 9 1/4" H x 4 3/4" W], signed lower left.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282198_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Wilma Daubenspeck Cliff, Abuse of Authority, Oil on Canvas: Wilma Daubenspeck Cliff (American, 1918-2024), "Abuse of Authority," 1989, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 66" H x 47 5/8" W], signed lower right; titled and dated at verso.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282204_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Ron Johnston, Still Life, Oil on Canvas: Ron Johnston (born1947), Still Life with Oranges, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - sight: 22 1/2" H x 261/4" W], signed lower left.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282199_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)
![Arthur Best, Landscape with Fallen Tree, Oil on Canvas: Arthur William Best (American, 1859 - 1935) River with Fallen Tree, oil on canvas mounted to board,[approximate dimensions - sight: 41 3/8” H x 69 1/2” W], signed lower right.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282201_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1770076955&width=280)




