Art
1980s Color-Field Art
Color, Screen
2010s Contemporary Art
Textile
Mid-19th Century French School Art
Engraving
2010s Abstract Art
Metal
1940s Art
Pencil
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic, Wood Panel
18th Century Modern Art
Etching
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Art
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Art
Etching
2010s Abstract Art
Archival Pigment
Mid-19th Century French School Art
Engraving
Mid-19th Century French School Art
Engraving
1970s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper
1960s Art
Paper
19th Century Art
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Permanent Marker, Pencil
1850s Art
Marble
1940s Modern Art
Lithograph
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Art
Lithograph
18th Century Modern Art
Etching
Early 20th Century Modern Art
Lithograph
Mid-20th Century Modern Art
Lithograph
18th Century Old Masters Art
Etching
1950s American Realist Art
Lithograph
1970s Contemporary Art
Etching
1970s Contemporary Art
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Earthenware, Glaze, Terracotta
1850s Modern Art
Paper, Engraving
Late 18th Century Naturalistic Art
Engraving
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic, Archival Paper
Early 1600s Old Masters Art
Etching
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Metal
18th Century Modern Art
Etching
1950s Cubist Art
Drypoint
1970s Contemporary Art
Offset, Lithograph
1970s Contemporary Art
Ink
1970s Abstract Expressionist Art
Color, Screen
1960s Art
Etching, Aquatint
1950s Modern Art
Lithograph
Early 1600s Old Masters Art
Etching
Early 1600s Old Masters Art
Etching
1990s Art
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Art
Resin, Vinyl
1810s Modern Art
Etching
1950s Art
Lithograph
1940s Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Screen
1960s Surrealist Art
Woodcut
1970s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
20th Century Modern Art
Mixed Media
1980s Abstract Expressionist Art
Color, Aquatint
Late 20th Century American Modern Art
Lithograph
18th Century Modern Art
Etching
1830s Modern Art
Lithograph
1830s Modern Art
Lithograph
1830s Modern Art
Lithograph
1830s Modern Art
Lithograph
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.