Art
2010s Abstract Art
Color, Archival Pigment
1980s Abstract Expressionist Art
Screen
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Wood Panel, Oil
1970s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
2010s Pop Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Art
Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin
Artist Comments
Artist Patrick O'Boyle abstractly paints a dreamy mist of hot pink, mustard yellow, and violet with gentle strokes of emerald. He applies several coats of color...
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Gold, Silver, Foil, Gold Leaf
2010s Realist Art
Clay
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital
2010s Abstract Art
Polyester, Mixed Media, Encaustic, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil Pastel, Paper, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Abstract Art
Screen
1940s Fauvist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Paper, Mixed Media, Pen
2010s Art
Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Art
C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Modern Art
Archival Pigment
1980s Pop Art Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Acrylic
Artist Comments
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage," says artist David Shepherd. He presents a vibrant, realistic piece of a face covered in vibrant flowers. A prismatic light...
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Art
Fabric, Digital
Artist Comments
"While both very large and very strong, Fritz was a very timid dragon," says artist Andrea Doss. "He was afraid of everything, from the shadows of tree branch...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
1970s Surrealist Art
Gouache, Color Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Watercolor, Acrylic, Paper
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Paper, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Paper, Acrylic, Pigment
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
Cotton, Archival Paper
1970s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
1980s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel
2010s Pop Art Art
Plaster
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, C Print
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Charcoal, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Resin, Vinyl
Photography, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures and Paintings for Sale
Whether growing your current fine art collection or taking the first steps on that journey, you will find an extensive range of original photography, drawings, prints, sculptures, paintings and more on 1stDibs.
Visual art is among the oldest forms of expression, and it has been evolving for centuries. Beautiful objects can provide a window to the past or insight into our current time. Art collecting enhances daily life through the presence of meaningful work. It displays an appreciation for culture, whether a print by Elizabeth Catlett channeling social change or a narrative quilt by Faith Ringgold.
Contemporary art has lured more initiates to collecting than almost any other category, with notable artists including Yayoi Kusama, Marc Chagall, Kehinde Wiley and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Navigating the waiting lists for the next Marlene Dumas, Jeff Koons or Jasper Johns has become competitive.
When you’re living with art, particularly as people more often work from home and enjoy their spaces, it’s important to choose art that resonates with you. While the richness of art with its many movements, styles and histories can be overwhelming, the key is to identify what is appealing and inspiring. Artwork can play with the surrounding color of a room, creating a layered approach. The dynamic shapes and sizes of sculptures can set different moods, such as a bronze by Miguel Guía on a mantel or an Alexander Calder mobile suspended over a table. A wall of art can evoke emotions in an interior while showing off your tastes and interests. A salon-style wall mixing eclectic pieces like landscape paintings with charcoal drawings is a unique way to transform a space and show off a collection.
For art meditating on the subconscious, investigate Surrealists like Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí. Explore Pop art and its leading artists such as Andy Warhol, Rosalyn Drexler and Keith Haring for bright and bold colors. Not only did these artists question art itself, but also how we perceive society. Similarly, 20th-century photography and abstract painting reconsidered the intent of art.
Abstract Expressionists like Helen Frankenthaler and Lee Krasner and Color Field artists including Sam Gilliam broke from conventional ideas of painting, while Op artists such as Yaacov Agam embraced visual trickery and kinetic movement. Novel visuals are also integral to contemporary work influenced by street art, such as sculptures and prints by KAWS.
Realist portraiture is a global tradition reflecting on what makes us human. This is reflected in the work of Slim Aarons, an American photographer whose images are at once candid and polished and appeared in Holiday magazine and elsewhere. Innovative artists Mickalene Thomas and Kerry James Marshall are now offering new perspectives on the form.
Collecting art is a rewarding, lifelong pursuit that can help connect you with the creative ways historic, modern and contemporary artists have engaged with the world. For more tips on piecing together an art collection, see our guide to buying and displaying art.
A variety of authentic art is available on 1stDibs. Explore art at auction and the 1stDibs NFT art marketplace, too.