Art
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Post-Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Ink, Tempera, Archival Paper
20th Century Art
Etching
1960s Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
17th Century Old Masters Art
Oil, Wood Panel
1960s Cubist Art
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
1950s Modern Art
Lithograph, Stencil
1950s Modern Art
Archival Pigment
1920s Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Metal, Wire
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil, Panel
19th Century Old Masters Art
Oil
1980s Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Panel
1950s Abstract Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Modern Art
Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pigment
Early 19th Century French School Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Wood, House Paint, Acrylic, Cardboard
1980s Pop Art Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
1910s Impressionist Art
Gesso, Oil, Wood Panel, Stretcher Bars
1930s Art Nouveau Art
Stencil
1970s Academic Art
Canvas, Oil
1980s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
Late 19th Century Victorian Art
Engraving
1940s Surrealist Art
Photogravure
2010s Modern Art
India Ink, Acrylic, Rag Paper
1960s Modern Art
Silver Gelatin
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Art
Oil, Board, Canvas
1970s Art
Lithograph
1970s Contemporary Art
Etching
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Mid-18th Century Italian School Art
Laid Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Late 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Minimalist Art
Archival Pigment
1970s Art
Oil
1950s Modern Art
Oil, Panel
1920s Naturalistic Art
Canvas, Oil
1910s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Contemporary Art
Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic
1950s Modern Art
Lithograph
Early 18th Century Old Masters Art
Oil
20th Century Art
Etching
Late 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
1960s Art
Oil, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Linocut
Early 19th Century Old Masters Art
Oil, Canvas
Shop Art on 1stDibs: 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.
Find photography, drawings, paintings, prints and other art for sale on 1stDibs.