Art
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Art
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
1970s Pop Art Art
Offset
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Parchment Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Realist Art
Resin, Acrylic, Gouache
2010s Art
Paper, Gouache
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art
Oil
19th Century Art
Oil
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Art
Watercolor
1980s Photorealist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
Early 20th Century Cubist Art
Paint, Lithograph
2010s Abstract Art
Textile
1950s Art
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Hard-Edge Art
Screen
1970s Contemporary Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Paper, Oil Crayon, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Watercolor
1930s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
17th Century Old Masters Art
Laid Paper, Etching
2010s Realist Art
Oil, Board
1660s Old Masters Art
Marble
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Surrealist Art
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Expressionist Art
Lithograph, Offset, Screen
1990s Contemporary Art
Other Medium
1970s Modern Art
Wood, Board, Oil
1970s Realist Art
Lambda
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Art
Ink, Watercolor, Vellum, Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Expressionist Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Gold Leaf
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1760s Old Masters Art
Oil, Wood Panel
2010s Street Art Art
Concrete
20th Century Other Art Style Art
Plaster
1920s Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Mid-19th Century Victorian Art
Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Minimalist Art
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s American Modern Art
Paper, Watercolor
1990s Contemporary Art
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
17th Century Rajput Art
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Ink, Handmade Paper
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.