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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














![M. CATALU Seated Man Oil on Board: Oil on board painting depicting a seated Native American man carving wood, signed "M. Catalu" (?) lower left and dated, Jan. '49. Contained in wooden frame. [Overall framed: 19.75" H x 16" W]. Overall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/403672/224099832_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1768514869&width=280)
![Signed "CABALLERO": Harbor Scene - Oil On Canvas: Modern oil on canvas painting of a harbor port with sailboats and wealthy homes, signed lower left, inscribed "Puerto de Andraix [?]" on back. [Art: 9" H x 11" W; Frame: 16" H x 18" W]. CABINET BY ROO](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/403672/224729293_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769209043&width=280)
![Claudio GIULIANELLI "Pulcinella's Escape" O/C: Claudio Giulianelli (Italian, b. 1956) "La Fuga di Pulcinella", or "Pulcinella's Escape" 2025, oil on canvas, titled, dated, and signed Claudio Giulianelli to verso, unframed. [28" H x 19.75" W]. Cond](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/403672/224729261_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769209037&width=280)

![Raymond BESSIER Still Life O/C with Guitar: Raymond Bessier (French, b. 20th Century) oil on canvas still life of a guitar with a water jug and flower, signed Bessier to lower left, in a frame. [Framed: 39.5" H x 22.5" W]. Condition is fait wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/403672/224729292_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769209044&width=280)



![Oil on Board Portrait of a Girl in a Landscape: Oil on canvas portrait of a girl, 20th century, holding flowers in a forested landscape, in a carved and gilt wood frame, apparently unsigned. [Sight: 45.5" H x 34" W; framed: 51.5" H x 40" W]. Condit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/403672/224729150_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1769209033&width=280)
