Art
2010s Abstract Art
Steel
2010s Contemporary Art
Polyester
1950s Contemporary Art
Paper
1960s Art
Paper
2010s Pop Art Art
Lithograph
Mid-18th Century Art
Laid Paper
1980s Abstract Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Porcelain
1880s Abstract Expressionist Art
Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint
20th Century Art
Etching
1990s Minimalist Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Screen
1970s Modern Art
Lithograph
1980s Pop Art Art
Paper, Lithograph
1970s Surrealist Art
Lithograph, Offset
1960s Art
Offset
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Art
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Ink, Archival Paper, Permanent Marker
21st Century and Contemporary Art
1960s Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Ink, Archival Paper, Permanent Marker
1970s Modern Art
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Abstract Art
Color, Lithograph
1960s Surrealist Art
Etching
1940s Cubist Art
Woodcut
1950s Cubist Art
Drypoint
1920s Art
Photogravure
1980s Contemporary Art
Offset
1980s Modern Art
Offset
1970s Modern Art
Paper, Permanent Marker
1980s Abstract Expressionist Art
Handmade Paper, Color, Lithograph
1870s Impressionist Art
Drypoint
1970s Op Art Art
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Aquatint, Woodcut
1950s Modern Art
Lithograph
1970s Surrealist Art
Offset
1960s Modern Art
Screen
1960s Expressionist Art
Lithograph
Early 1900s Vienna Secession Art
Paper
1930s Realist Art
Woodcut
Late 18th Century Old Masters Art
Engraving, Etching
1970s Op Art Art
Screen
1960s French School Art
Lithograph
1980s Pop Art Art
Paper, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Plastic
1970s Abstract Art
Engraving
1970s Color-Field Art
Color, Screen
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
1980s Contemporary Art
Paper, Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Digital, Photogram, Archival Pigm...
2010s Pop Art Art
Archival Pigment
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Etching, Aquatint
1960s Modern Art
Color, Lithograph, Offset
1970s Pop Art Art
Lithograph
1970s Abstract Expressionist Art
Color, Screen
1960s Surrealist Art
Etching
1980s Abstract Expressionist Art
Color, Aquatint
1940s American Realist Art
Offset
Photography, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures and Paintings for Sale
Whether growing your current 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 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 NFT art marketplace, where you can find new thoughtfully curated auctions every two weeks.