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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



![FRAMED MINIATURE PAINTING NAPOLEON ON BONE: A oval miniature oil painting on bone of Napoleon in a gilt wood frame, behind glass; Signed left center - frame partially covers the name, ends in [SBERG] and is dated [1911]; Measures: Visible Art -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509358_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)



![OIL ON CANVAS SOCIETY PORTRAIT: Oil on canvas portrait of a lady sitting in a chair with a book; Signed lower right [G. SERRUE]; set in a molded gilt frame; Measures: Visible Art - 35.5"H x 23.5"W, Frame - 50"H x 38&q](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509083_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)


; set in a gilt w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509087_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)
![PARKER GAMAGE OIL ON BOARD MAINE COASTAL SCENE: Parker George (American/ME, 1882-1960) Oil on board Maine Coast inlet with boats and buildings; Signed lower left [Parker Gamage]; set in carved gilt wood frame; Measures; Visible Art - 10.5"H x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509000_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)



; set in deep gilt frame; Measures](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509152_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)
















