Art
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Fabric, Canvas, Linen, Organic Material, Archival Pigment, Pigment
1970s Art
Screen
1960s Abstract Art
Paper, Adhesive, Magazine Paper
1960s Modern Art
Vellum, Lithograph
2010s Abstract Art
Film, Giclée
1980s Modern Art
Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Giclée
Early 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Color, Lambda, Polaroid
1960s Realist Art
Lambda
1990s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1970s Realist Art
Lambda
2010s Contemporary Art
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Giclée
2010s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
1980s Art
Color
2010s Abstract Art
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin
1970s Modern Art
Lithograph
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
1870s Modern Art
Woodcut
1870s Modern Art
Woodcut
19th Century Modern Art
Offset
Late 20th Century Expressionist Art
Lithograph
1870s Modern Art
Woodcut
1990s Contemporary Art
Etching, Aquatint
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Film, Photographic Film, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Glitter, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Photogram, Silver Gelatin
1870s Modern Art
Woodcut
17th Century Old Masters Art
Oil
1950s Modern Art
Photographic Film
2010s Contemporary Art
Enamel
2010s Street Art Art
Canvas, Spray Paint, Stencil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Archival Pigment
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Film, Photographic Film, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Giclée, Film, Photographic Film
2010s Street Art Art
Spray Paint, Stencil
1990s Art
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Paint
1960s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper
1950s Modern Art
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Archival Ink
1970s Kinetic Art
Screen
1980s Color-Field Art
Offset, Ballpoint Pen, Lithograph
Mid-19th Century Modern Art
Lithograph
Mid-18th Century Modern Art
Etching
Mid-20th Century Modern Art
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Inkjet
Mid-20th Century Art
Pen, Paper
1890s Realist Art
Pencil
Late 20th Century Art Deco Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Modern Art
Woodcut
Mid-20th Century Modern Art
Woodcut
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.