Art
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Ink, Archival Paper, Permanent Marker
20th Century Pop Art Art
Porcelain
1830s American Realist Art
Engraving
1860s Modern Art
Lithograph
1980s Art
Acrylic
1970s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
1930s Art
Canvas, Oil, Board
1890s Impressionist Art
Board, Gouache
1870s English School Art
Paper, Charcoal
1860s Modern Art
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Abstract Art
Etching, Aquatint
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Wool, Yarn, ABS
Late 20th Century Contemporary Art
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Etching, Intaglio
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Abstract Geometric Art
Vellum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
C Print
1990s Neo-Expressionist Art
Screen
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 19th Century Naturalistic Art
Laid Paper, Pencil
1930s Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Ink, Watercolor
1960s Abstract Art
Paper, Crayon, Pencil
Late 20th Century Art
Lithograph
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
C Print
1980s Cubist Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Oil, Wood Panel, Pencil
1860s Modern Art
Lithograph
1860s Modern Art
Lithograph
1860s Modern Art
Lithograph
1860s Modern Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Contemporary Art
Paint, Paper, Parchment Paper, Charcoal, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel,...
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Contemporary Art
Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1960s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
1990s Contemporary Art
Woodcut
1990s Contemporary Art
Oil
Early 1900s Art
Canvas, Oil
1930s Vienna Secession Art
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Ceramic
2010s Folk Art Art
Cardboard
1980s Pop Art Art
Offset, Lithograph
1960s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper
1970s Op Art Art
Screen
1980s Expressionist Art
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Modern Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Modern Art
Mixed Media
1970s Modern Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil
1980s Pop Art Art
Screen
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art
Aquatint
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Art
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Metal, Copper
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.