Art
2010s Abstract Art
Oil
Early 19th Century Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Plexiglass, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Expressionist Art
Gouache, Watercolor, Handmade Paper
Late 20th Century Art
Late 20th Century Post-War Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
1860s Academic Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Art
Photogravure
2010s Abstract Art
Terracotta
2010s Contemporary Art
Mixed Media
2010s Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Modern Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic
18th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Giclée, Acrylic, Canvas, Acrylic Polymer
Late 20th Century Contemporary Art
Handmade Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Art
Mixed Media
1920s American Modern Art
Woodcut, Linocut
21st Century and Contemporary French School Art
Ink, Acrylic
2010s Art
Late 20th Century Art
1920s Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper
2010s Art
Oil
2010s Photorealist Art
Lithograph
1990s Contemporary Art
Graphite, Color Pencil
2010s Art
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Mixed Media
1890s Realist Art
Wood Panel, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
2010s Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Post-War Art
Acrylic, Canvas
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Spray Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Paper, Tempera
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Art
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Art
Resin
2010s Pop Art Art
Wood, Mixed Media
20th Century Art
Watercolor, Pencil
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Concrete
2010s Pop Art Art
Wood, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Tempera
20th Century Modern Art
Graphite, Paper
Late 19th Century Romantic Art
Carbon Pencil, Cardboard
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Ink, Linocut
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Found Objects, Mixed Media
20th Century Post-Impressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic
1950s Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Realist Art
Oil
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.