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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
![19th/20th Century Oil on Canvas River Landscape: Late 19th-early 20th century oil on canvas, river landscape with sailboat, gilt framed. [Canvas: 22" H x 36" W; Frame: 28.5" H x 43" W]. Overall condition is good, light wear commensurate with age, re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/427546/238171568_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1786480727&width=280)

![20th Century Oil on Panel Floral Still Life: Gilt framed oil on panel floral still life, 20th century, signed illegibly lower right. [Sight: 6.5" H x 4.5" W; Frame: 16" H x 14" W]. Overall good condition, some frame rubbing, residue, and wear.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/427546/238076202_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1786036236&width=280)

![Gaetano D'AMICO Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Man: Gaetano D'Amico (Italian, b. 1937) oil on canvas, portrait of a seated man, signed lower right "S. D'Amico", inscribed and signed to verso, framed. [Canvas: 51.5" H x 38" W; Frame: 52.5" H x 40" W]. C](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/427546/238171509_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1786218173&width=280)

![2 Abstract Oil on Canvas Harbor Scene with Boats: Two abstract oil on canvas harbor scenes with boats, each bearing same illegible signature, framed. [Larger canvas: 20.5" H x 24.25" W; Larger frame: 24.25" H x 28.5" W]. Paintings with residue, stain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/427546/238076264_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1786480729&width=280)
![Large Abstract Oil On Canvas Composition: Large unframed oil on canvas, abstract composition in tones of pink, brown, and blue, signed illegibly lower right. [36" H x 52" W]. Overall condition is good.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/427546/238171580_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1786218173&width=280)

![Joseph TANOUS Oil on Canvas with Herons: Joseph Tanous (American, b. 1925) oil on canvas with herons in a surrealistic manner with shoreline in distance. Signed lower right. [Sight 9" H x 11" W; frame 16" x 18"].Good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1221/427546/238076003_1_x.jpg?height=280&quality=70&sharpen=true&version=1786036236&width=280)






















