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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




![Byzantine Period Terracotta Oil Lamp: Circa 5th-7th century A.D. Piriform body with short nozzle and a stub handle on the rear, raised linear decoration on the body, base with a sunwheel motif. 100 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415804/231332005_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474526&width=280)







![Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp: Cyprus, circa 2nd century A.D. Round body with plain discus with pelletted border, label on the base '2nd c. AD M10'. 45.1 grams, 86 mm (3 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] Private collection, Oxfordshire, UK, b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415804/231331545_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474526&width=280)
![Very Large Holy Land Terracotta Pinched Rim Oil Lamp: Iron Age, late 1st millennium B.C. Discoid in plan with flange rim and sidewall pinched to form a nozzle 425 grams, 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, N](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415805/231334330_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474898&width=280)
![Holy Land Terracotta Pinched Rim Oil Lamp: Iron Age, late 1st millennium B.C. A shallow oil lamp with an open body and a pinched spout. 90 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415805/231334349_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474898&width=280)

![Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp: Cyprus, circa 4th century B.C. Shallow, round body with everted rim on the filler hole, tapering nozzle and low foot. 80.5 grams, 88 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Private collection, Oxfordshire, UK, b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415803/231330265_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474167&width=280)

![Greek Terracotta Oil Lamp: Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C. Drum-shaped body with raised rim on the filler hole, long flared nozzle, lateral spur to sidewall. 68.5 grams, 84.4 mm (3 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415803/231330178_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474167&width=280)
![Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Maker's Mark: 3rd-4th century A.D. Rounded body with large looped handle at the rear and long nozzle, D-shaped filler hole with raised rim, maker's mark on the base. 58 grams, 10.6 cm (4 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Ex G](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415803/231330792_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474167&width=280)
![Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Butting Bull: Circa 1st century A.D. Shallow, circular body with volute scrolls flanking the nozzle, low relief image of a butting bull on a baseline on the discus. 59.5 grams, 91 mm (3 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] From](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415803/231330687_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474167&width=280)

![Phoenicio-Punic Terracotta Oil Lamp: Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C. A triangular body with a narrow spout and two filler holes at the sides. 75 grams, 86.6 mm (3 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Mal](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1191/415803/231330205_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1777474167&width=280)









