Art
1970s Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Art
Screen
Early 2000s Expressionist Art
Paper, Watercolor
20th Century Other Art Style Art
Board, Gouache
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Art
Spray Paint
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, India Ink, Acrylic
2010s Post-Impressionist Art
Photographic Paper
1930s Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
1880s Art
Oil, Board
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 19th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Modern Art
Stencil
1910s Art
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Paper
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Inkjet
Early 20th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
20th Century Art
Silver Gelatin
Late 20th Century Abstract Art
Metal
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1920s Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Conceptual Art
Magazine Paper, Clay
2010s Contemporary Art
Etching
1920s Other Art Style Art
Oil, Board
1920s Art
Charcoal, Watercolor, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Oil
2010s Art
Mid-20th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Digital Pigment
20th Century Art
Silver Gelatin
1920s Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Oil
1970s Art
Mixed Media, Board
1960s Art
Oil
1930s Art
Canvas, Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Art
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Mid-20th Century Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
C Print
2010s Conceptual Art
Acrylic
2010s Art
Digital
Late 20th Century Pop Art Art
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Photogravure, Lithograph
1970s Abstract Geometric Art
Aquatint, Color, Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Photogravure, Lithograph
2010s Realist Art
Cotton, Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment
1990s Abstract Expressionist Art
Paper, Watercolor
1910s Art
Charcoal, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Linen, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Stone
1920s Art
Oil, Canvas
Early 19th Century American Realist Art
Watercolor
1930s Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Art
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Found Objects, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Art
1950s Modern Art
Gouache
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.