What is a surrealist object?

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What is arguably the most surreal object that Dalí created?

Many pieces could arguably be considered the most Surreal object that Dalí created. During his lifetime, the artist created a number of thought-provoking works like the Aphrodisiac Telephone, a mixed media sculpture that featured a lobster perched on a rotary telephone, and Surrealist Object Functioning Symbolically, a woman's shoe positioned in a glass of milk in a wooden frame accompanied by a box of sugar lumps, a spoon and an erotic photograph. Shop an assortment of Salvador Dalí art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

What is conceptual art in contemporary art?

In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between art and fine art?

Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.

What kind of art is Western art?

Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

What type of art is KAWS’s art?

Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.

Is mandala art folk art?

Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.

Is a method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object?

Najeonchilgi is a crafting method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object. For more than 2,000 years, Korean artisans have used it to produce furniture like cabinets and tables and small decorative objects like wooden boxes. Find a collection of inlaid wood furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?

The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

What style of art is Keith Haring’s art?

The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between modern art and contemporary art?

The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.

What is the difference between fine art and decorative art?

Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.

What is the difference between contemporary art and modern art?

The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.

Thangka art is a painting produced on cotton or silk by Buddhists for religious rites, rituals and devotions. Typically, the wall hangings depict mandalas, deities or scenes from Buddhist teachings. You can find a variety of thangka art on 1stDibs.

What is communist art?

The Communist era led to the rise of Socialist realism as an art movement. The controlled nature of communism also led to Socialist non-conformist art as a contrasting response to the Socialist realism movement. Shop an array of Socialist realism and nonconformist pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

What is contemporary art?

Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.

What is decorative art?

Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.

What is an art exhibition?

An art exhibition is a showing of artwork. It may include paintings, prints, sculptures, films and performances. In some cases, only one artist shows their work during the event. Other exhibitions include the work of various artists. Find a wide variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

What is Americana art?

Americana art is art concerning or characteristic of America or its culture. Typically, this term refers to art which reflects the nostalgia of America's past. The most original form of Americana art is folk art, although many artworks fit into this genre. Examples of this art form are Jasper Johns' Three Flags and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

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Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Black

By Plus Object

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Black

H 3.5 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Graphite

By Plus Object

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Graphite

H 3.5 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Cuprum O

By Plus Object

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

"Geyser" is a unique art object, as a bowl for fruits, nuts, and other tasty things – you will find

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Plus Object glass bowl "Geyser" Cuprum O

H 3.5 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in

Plus Object glass Vide-Poche "Manta" Silver

By Plus Object

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

"Manta" is a majestic art object that can be used as a non-standard plate or vase over and above

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Glass

Plus Object glass Vide-Poche "Manta" Silver

H 27.55 in W 27.55 in D 6.5 in

'Mother Creation' Lava Black Glass Art Object

By EXPERIMENTAL

Located in Riga, LV

'Mother Creation' glass art object from collection ‘Mother Creation’. Highest quality, extra-clear

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21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Brutalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

'Mother Creation' Lava Black Glass Art Object

H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in

Scottish Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Scottish organic modern style clear/transparent and moss green art glass paperweight or

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Vintage 1970s Scottish Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Scottish Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object

H 2.38 in Dm 3 in

Japanese Antique Huge Wooden Bowl 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Object Mingei

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

recommended as a floor-standing object or as a decorative wall piece. Highly recommended. It weighs

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Huge Wooden Bowl 1800s-1860s / Wabi Sabi Object Mingei

H 6.7 in W 85.44 in D 20.87 in

Two Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Objects

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

This pair of beautiful Art objects are from the Claritas series that Timo started in 1984. They are

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Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Two Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Objects

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H 5.52 in Dm 4.73 in

Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Object `Claritas`

By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

This beautiful Art Object is from the Claritas series that Timo started in 1984. They are from

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Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Timo Sarpaneva Glass Art Object `Claritas`

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H 7.49 in Dm 4.73 in

"Gramophone", Needlepoint embroidery Found Object Sculpture, Textile Art

By Ulla-Stina Wikander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This found vintage object sculpture titled "Gramophone" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

Ulla-Stina Wikander
"Gramophone", Needlepoint embroidery Found Object Sculpture, Textile Art, 2018

H 7 in W 11 in D 9 in

"Blender", Found Object Sculpture, Needlepoint Embroidery, Textile Art

By Ulla-Stina Wikander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This found object and needlepoint sculpture titled "After Work Installation" is an original artwork

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

Ulla-Stina Wikander
"Blender", Found Object Sculpture, Needlepoint Embroidery, Textile Art, 2019

H 15 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

Art Glass Teardrop Vase or Decorative Object, Signed

Located in New York, NY

A substantial transparent clear art glass teardrop bud vase or decorative object by artist Robert

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Crystal

Art Glass Teardrop Vase or Decorative Object, Signed

H 7.13 in Dm 5.5 in

French Moser-Millot Crystal Art Glass Fish Sculpture Decorative Object

By Moser

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, substantial and rare French crystal art glass tropical fish sculpture decorative

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Early 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

French Moser-Millot Crystal Art Glass Fish Sculpture Decorative Object

H 12 in W 10.5 in D 4.38 in

Blue Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object Signed

Located in New York, NY

A substantial blue art glass ball sphere paperweight or decorative object with bubble design

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2010s American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Blue Art Glass Ball Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object Signed

H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

By Native American Art

Located in Studio City, CA

objects and artifacts. Would be a great addition to any Native American Art or Kachina collection or an

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20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Large Signed Native American Hopi Original Mudhead Kachina Katsina Doll on Stand

H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in

Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

held horizontally. Beautifully made drum with excellent art and craftsmanship. Would display nicely in

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Wood

Native American Pueblo Pictorial Drum

H 24 in Dm 15 in

"Tape recorder", Needlepoint Embroidery Found Object Sculpture, Textile Art

By Ulla-Stina Wikander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This found object sculpture titled "Tape recorder" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

Ulla-Stina Wikander
"Tape recorder", Needlepoint Embroidery Found Object Sculpture, Textile Art, 2019

H 14 in W 16 in D 7 in

Native American Ojibwe Pow Wow Drum

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Native American Ojibwe Pow Wow Drum

H 17.5 in Dm 38 in

19th Century Apache Large Earthenware Pot

By Apache Indian Art

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Apache Large Earthenware Pot, Second Half 19th Century, a very large hand molded clay spheroid vessel, a classic "Olla," with it's original rawhide netting. Since the Apache ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Apache Large Earthenware Pot

H 22 in Dm 15.5 in

Swedish Folk Art Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

churches for protection of ship and crew has inspired such folk art sculptures. We have here a lovely

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Folk Art Light Fixture

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Vintage Chimayo Wool Woven Purse with a Silver Closure

By Native American Art

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Native American woven purse. From Chimayo (a region inhabited by Pueblo Indians since about 1200 CE). Dating from the 1940s - 1950s. Principally in gray wool with red, whit...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chimayo Wool Woven Purse with a Silver Closure

H 5.5 in W 9.25 in D 0.88 in

Antique Navajo Germantown Weaving, circa 1890, Eyedazzler Red Green Yellow Black

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

19th century vintage Navajo weaving, blanket woven of Germantown Yarns in an Eyedazzler pattern of vibrant colors including red, green, yellow, black and white. Germantown textiles ...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Antique Navajo Germantown Weaving, circa 1890, Eyedazzler Red Green Yellow Black

H 48 in W 32 in D 0.125 in

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

carves today. His positive Attitude and wisdom make him a pleasure to be around. Each piece of his art is

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20th Century Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Native Nootka Totem by Rick Williams, 2 Foot

H 24 in Dm 3 in

Antique Native American Kachina Doll, "HeHeya Clown, " Hopi, Early 20th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Hopi HeHeya Clown carrying a watermelon and backpack from the 1st quarter of the 20th century. Made of wood with pigments, dimensions measure 11 ½ x 3 ½ x 3 ¾ inches. The Heheya K...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Native American Kachina Doll, "HeHeya Clown, " Hopi, Early 20th Century

H 11.5 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Curiosity Shop, objects that were actually owned by Standley are virtually unknown in the art market. The

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Antique Early 1900s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Monumental Makah TOTEM by Young Doctor 108"H

H 108 in Dm 16 in

Navajo Two Gray Hills Area Rug, Trading Post Textile, Gray Ivory, Black, Brown

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Navajo Area Rug, Two Gray Hills, Trading Post Era weaving made of wool , measures 81 ¾ x 46 ¾ inches. This textile is well suited for use on the floor as an area rug or as a wall han...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

Navajo Two Gray Hills Area Rug, Trading Post Textile, Gray Ivory, Black, Brown

H 46.75 in W 81.75 in D 0.125 in

Sensor - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Recycled Objects

By Lukas Ulmi

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

, incomplete or meaningless objects and turning them into authentic sculptures where weightlessness, movement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media

Lukas Ulmi
Sensor - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Abstract Sculpture, Recycled Objects, Unknown

H 51.19 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in

Native American Parfleche Box, Sioux, 19th Century Painted Hide Plains

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Transmontane and Western Plateau regions. Parfleches were, out of necessity, robust and versatile objects

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Native American Parfleche Box, Sioux, 19th Century Painted Hide Plains

H 15 in W 10 in D 9.5 in

Roach Headdress, Antique Native American, Plains Indian, 19th Century

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Antique 19th century Native American (Plains Indian) roach headdress made with dyed deer hair and porcupine guard hair on a u-shaped braided cloth with leather cords. Custom displa...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Fur

Roach Headdress, Antique Native American, Plains Indian, 19th Century

H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 18.75 in

Very Early Pair of Beaded Moccasins, Prairie "Woodlands", circa 1850

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

A rare early pair of Classic Period (Pre-Reservation era) soft-soled moccasins. Constructed of native tanned hide and exquisitely beaded with trade beads. The cuffs are adorned in ri...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

Very Early Pair of Beaded Moccasins, Prairie "Woodlands", circa 1850

H 3.25 in W 7 in D 9 in

Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

Simon Charlie 9 Foot "Pole of Wealth" TOTEM

H 110 in Dm 20 in

Antique Sioux Moccasins 'Plains Indian' 1870s Buckskin, Quillwork & Beadwork

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Pair of antique Native American moccasins dating to the late Classic Period (1650-1875). Hand crafted by a Sioux, Plains Indian, artisan, circa 1870s. The moccasins are constructed ...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Animal Skin, Hide, Glass, Beads

Antique Sioux Moccasins 'Plains Indian' 1870s Buckskin, Quillwork & Beadwork

H 4.5 in W 4.25 in D 11.75 in

Japanese Decorative Art Openwork Iron Partition

Located in Marseille, FR

355 cm. Additional information: Material: Metal & wrought iron Style: 1930s art deco.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Decorative Art Openwork Iron Partition

H 100.4 in W 139.77 in D 1.58 in

Moccasins, Antique 1880s Arapaho Native American Plains Indian, Hide with Beads

By Arapaho Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

This pair of 19th century antique moccasins date to circa 1880 and are constructed of native tanned hide and sewn with glass trade beads in colors of green, white, red, blue and yell...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Hide, Glass, Beads

Moccasins, Antique 1880s Arapaho Native American Plains Indian, Hide with Beads

H 4.25 in W 4 in D 10.75 in

Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in

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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Tsonoqua/Dzunkukwa "Wild Woman of the Woods" Totem

H 49 in W 17 in D 17 in

Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our

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Vintage 1910s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Nuu-chah-nulth Model Totems

H 26 in Dm 3 in

Massive Pair Native Salish Carved Totems

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened

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Late 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Massive Pair Native Salish Carved Totems

H 107 in W 91 in D 18 in

Hopi Mudheads and Kacharis Red Ribbon Prize

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in

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Early 2000s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Pottery

Hopi Mudheads and Kacharis Red Ribbon Prize

H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

H 10 in W 4 in D 4 in

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and

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Vintage 1920s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Nuu-Chah-Nulth Model Totems

H 16 in Dm 11 in

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot

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Vintage 1950s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Cedar

1950s Ditidaht TOTEM

H 24 in Dm 4 in

19th Century Native Pomo Hanging Gift Basket

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Very nice Pomo hanging gift basket with three rod construction. Fully feathered, embellished with shell discs and abalone drops. This is a beautiful feathered "night" basket. The des...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Other

19th Century Native Pomo Hanging Gift Basket

H 4.5 in Dm 16 in

Dragonfly Garden Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object Signed from Scotland

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, handcrafted Scottish studio art glass 'Dragonfly' garden paperweight decorative object

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Late 20th Century Scottish Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Dragonfly Garden Art Glass Paperweight Decorative Object Signed from Scotland

H 3 in Dm 3 in

Pair of Navajo Indian Striped Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a vibrant yet simple striped pattern Indian weaving saddle blanket pillows. Sold as a pair. Great condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo Native American Objects

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wool

Pair of Navajo Indian Striped Saddle Blanket Weaving Pillows

H 20 in W 28 in D 6 in

Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object Signed

By Beranek Glass 1

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful orange and blue art glass paperweight decorative object by Beránek Glassworks

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Object Signed

H 2 in Dm 2.25 in

Japanese Ceramic Art Object Lotus Flower, 1960s

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

This exceptional object is an artistic jar made of glazed ceramic. The jar and lid have both top

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Ceramic Art Object Lotus Flower, 1960s

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H 13.78 in Dm 7.88 in

Modern Black Art Glass Paperweight or Decorative Object, circa 1970s

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Modern/Postmodern black and neutral flesh-tone art glass decorative object or

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Modern Black Art Glass Paperweight or Decorative Object, circa 1970s

H 3.38 in Dm 3 in

Art Vannes Crystal wing vase. circa 1970 France

By Art Vannes

Located in Mobile, AL

Cristalleries de Vannes-le-Châtel, France gull wing abstract sculptural vase. Acid etched Art

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Glass

Art Vannes Crystal wing vase. circa 1970 France

H 8.5 in W 14 in D 5 in

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century English Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama

H 21 in W 12 in D 31 in

Garden Torch - "Cube" steel column - handmade art object

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

be refilled after 10 minutes. We manufacture this object in our own locksmith's shop, which enables

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Stefan Traloc
Garden Torch - "Cube" steel column - handmade art object, 2021

H 59.06 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Garden Torch - "Cube", steel column - handmade art object

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

be refilled after 10 minutes. We manufacture this object in our own locksmith's shop, which enables

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Stefan Traloc
Garden Torch - "Cube", steel column - handmade art object, 2021

H 59.06 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

"Thermos and Mug", Needlepoint Embroidery, Textile Art, Found Object Sculpture

By Ulla-Stina Wikander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This found object sculpture titled "Thermos and Mug" is an original artwork by Ulla-Stina Wikander

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Thread, Found Objects

Ulla-Stina Wikander
"Thermos and Mug", Needlepoint Embroidery, Textile Art, Found Object Sculpture, 2019

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 9 in

Crystal Vase, Design by Vannes Art, France, 20th C

By Art Vannes

Located in Torino, IT

Crystal vase design by VANNES Art, branded on the bottom. France, 20th century ORIGIN France

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20th Century French Vases

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Vase, Design by Vannes Art, France, 20th C

H 13.39 in Dm 7.29 in

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Folk Art Boat Model Collection Every now and again something truly amazing

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century Folk Art Boat Model Collection

H 30 in W 38 in D 11 in

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display

Located in London, GB

19th century unique Folk Art Guernsey shell diorama display We are proud to offer a unique folk

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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

19th Century Unique Folk Art Guernsey Shell Diorama Display

H 13 in W 14.5 in D 2 in

French Art Deco Ceramic Black Lion, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Black lion, France, 1930s ceramic. This lion has been made in black, green, and red. This is the black one! Same period as Charles Lemanceau, François Pompon, Lejean, Jean & Jacques ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Ceramic Black Lion, 1930s

H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 5.32 in

Unique Wall Art/Wall Object from the 1970s in Brutalist Style

By Henrik Horst

Located in Copenhagen, DK

wood. unique wall art/wall object from the 1970s in Brutalist style.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Unique Wall Art/Wall Object from the 1970s in Brutalist Style

H 16.93 in W 36.62 in D 3.15 in

Set of 13 Vintage Zinc Art School Objects, 19th Century France.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 13 vintage objects made of zinc, France, 19th Century. They all shows signs of wear and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Zinc

Set of 13 Vintage Zinc Art School Objects, 19th Century France.

H 12 in W 12 in D 49 in

Objects of Memory Installation

By Denise Yaghmourian

Located in Phoenix, AZ

120 objects Denise Yaghmourian is sculptor, painter and installation artist. Her forms are rooted

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Denise Yaghmourian
Objects of Memory Installation , 2018

H 60 in W 120 in D 240 in

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Questions About Objects As Art

What is a surrealist object?
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Irena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021
These are found objects that the artist intervenes. They are based on the fantasies and representations that can arise when subconscious acts are performed. They have a symbolic function and leave no room for formal concerns, but depend only on the imagination of each person.
What is arguably the most surreal object that Dalí created?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Many pieces could arguably be considered the most Surreal object that Dalí created. During his lifetime, the artist created a number of thought-provoking works like the Aphrodisiac Telephone, a mixed media sculpture that featured a lobster perched on a rotary telephone, and Surrealist Object Functioning Symbolically, a woman's shoe positioned in a glass of milk in a wooden frame accompanied by a box of sugar lumps, a spoon and an erotic photograph. Shop an assortment of Salvador Dalí art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
What is conceptual art in contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between art and fine art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.
What kind of art is Western art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
What type of art is KAWS’s art?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
Is mandala art folk art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
Is a method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Najeonchilgi is a crafting method where colorful pieces of shellfish are inlaid on an object. For more than 2,000 years, Korean artisans have used it to produce furniture like cabinets and tables and small decorative objects like wooden boxes. Find a collection of inlaid wood furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
What style of art is Keith Haring’s art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between modern art and contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
What is the difference between fine art and decorative art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.
What is the difference between contemporary art and modern art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
What is thanka art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Thangka art is a painting produced on cotton or silk by Buddhists for religious rites, rituals and devotions. Typically, the wall hangings depict mandalas, deities or scenes from Buddhist teachings. You can find a variety of thangka art on 1stDibs.
What is communist art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Communist era led to the rise of Socialist realism as an art movement. The controlled nature of communism also led to Socialist non-conformist art as a contrasting response to the Socialist realism movement. Shop an array of Socialist realism and nonconformist pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is Erté art?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
What is contemporary art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
What is decorative art?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.
What is an art exhibition?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
An art exhibition is a showing of artwork. It may include paintings, prints, sculptures, films and performances. In some cases, only one artist shows their work during the event. Other exhibitions include the work of various artists. Find a wide variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
What is Americana art?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Americana art is art concerning or characteristic of America or its culture. Typically, this term refers to art which reflects the nostalgia of America's past. The most original form of Americana art is folk art, although many artworks fit into this genre. Examples of this art form are Jasper Johns' Three Flags and Grant Wood's American Gothic.