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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, 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)


![William Keith, Landscape with Figures, Oil on Canvas: William Keith (Scottish/American, 1838 - 1911), Landscape with Figures and Cows at Dusk, oil on canvas,[approximate dimensions - canvas: 20" H x 30" W], signed and region "SF" lower right.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/405661/225282195_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)

![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)








