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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













![VICTORIAN CRANBERRY GLASS MINIATURE OIL LAMP: Cranberry glass oil lamp and matching ruffled top shade with enameled flowers, possibly European; burner marked [SPAN - BRENNER] and shade features a ground bottom / Dimensions: 9&quo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509267_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)

![1879 SPENCER BRASS STUDENT PIANO OIL TABLE LAMP: Spencer brass student lamp with cast iron weighted base; this has patent dates of Aug 12 1879 and May 18 18801; marked on the tank and the column; burner knob is marked [THE ARCTIC M.B. CO NY]; this h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232508753_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)
![WILLIAM McCARTIN ABSTRACT OIL ON CANVAS: William McCartin (American/NY/ME, 1905-2003) Abstract oil on canvas; signed [MCCARTIN] lower right, and on stretcher; set in wood frame; Measures: Visible Art - 39.5"H x 49.5; Frame - 40.25"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509008_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)

![ALLEGORICAL OIL ON CANVAS - GEORGE WASHINGTON'S PATRIOTISM: 20th Century Oil on Canvas Allegorical Representation of George Washington's Patriotism and Love of his Country; As was popular in the 19th Century, this artist [J PASTOR], took the concept of pai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232508941_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)



![ANSHELM DAHL OIL ON CANVAS LANDSCAPE: Anshelm (Anselm) Dahl (Swedish, 1897-1964) oil on canvas depicting a lakeside scene with a house; signed lower left [ANSHELM DAHL]; set in gilt gesso frame; Measures: Visible Art - 17"H x 24"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232509099_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)
![(3) MID 19th CENTURY FLUID WHALE OIL LAMPS: 1860's Marble base lamps with colorless fonts and brass collars; includes: Periwinkle, #1 burner marked [H.B. & H. STAR], 4" diameter font, 9.75"H to collar, 3.5" square b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/417954/232508779_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1779121210&width=280)








