Art
2010s Outsider Art Art
Iron
2010s Outsider Art Art
Iron
2010s Outsider Art Art
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil, Panel
2010s Outsider Art Art
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Gold Leaf
1960s Pop Art Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Pop Art Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Bronze, Steel
19th Century Realist Art
Oil
Art
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Wood, Coating
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print, Polaroid
1980s Art
Offset
2010s Outsider Art Art
Wood, Found Objects, Acrylic
1980s Abstract Art
Mixed Media, Canvas
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Offset
2010s Street Art Art
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art
Lambda
19th Century Art
Bronze
2010s Contemporary Art
Metal
2010s Abstract Art
Varnish, Pigment, Other Medium
1940s American Realist Art
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
2010s Surrealist Art
Paper, Color
2010s Contemporary Art
Paste, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Blown Glass
17th Century Old Masters Art
Oil
20th Century Post-Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
Late 18th Century Old Masters Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
16th Century Old Masters Art
Engraving
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Acrylic, Tissue Paper
19th Century Academic Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
19th Century Academic Art
Oil, Panel
2010s Expressionist Art
Oil, Board
1960s Art
Paper
2010s Abstract Art
Resin, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Paper, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Pop Art Art
Screen
Art
2010s Abstract Art
Color Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Art
Adhesive, Color
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Color Pencil
2010s Abstract Art
Color Pencil
1980s Op Art Art
Aquatint
1860s Realist Art
Bronze
2010s Art
Screen
1980s Abstract Art
Lithograph
2010s Art
Monotype
2010s Art
Monotype
2010s Art
Monotype
2010s Art
Monotype
2010s Art
Monotype
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Art
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil, Panel
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.