Art
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
1990s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
1950s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil
16th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Paper
Late 17th Century Old Masters Art
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Acrylic, Canvas
1970s Abstract Expressionist Art
Lithograph
18th Century Old Masters Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
1970s Abstract Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
Late 18th Century Old Masters Art
Oil, Panel
20th Century Old Masters Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Art
Paper, Oil Pastel
1960s American Modern Art
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
1960s Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Art
Acrylic, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Pastel, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Ink
1940s Art
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Old Masters Art
Copper
2010s Pop Art Art
Canvas, Resin
1960s Abstract Art
Paper, Lithograph
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 1900s Victorian Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Art
1960s Surrealist Art
Etching
1750s Old Masters Art
Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Sumi Ink, Watercolor, Mulberry Paper, Color Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Early 20th Century Modern Art
Ceramic, Glaze
1990s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
18th Century Old Masters Art
Oil
1960s Contemporary Art
Screen
2010s Abstract Art
Paper, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Neo-Expressionist Art
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Early 2000s Feminist Art
Etching, Aquatint
Early 2000s Impressionist Art
Oil
1960s Surrealist Art
Etching
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.