Art
1950s Modern Art
Oil, Board
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1930s American Modern Art
Paper, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Oil, Panel
2010s Contemporary Art
Charcoal, Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Bronze
1860s Hudson River School Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s French School Art
Resin, Varnish, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Cotton Canvas, Oil
1930s American Modern Art
Masonite, Egg Tempera
Early 19th Century Rococo Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Academic Art
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Modern Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Realist Art
Paper, Watercolor
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Art
Metal, Stainless Steel
1940s American Realist Art
Offset
Early 19th Century Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Realist Art
Lambda
2010s Land Art
Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
1940s American Impressionist Art
Drypoint
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Oil
1950s Realist Art
Lambda
1920s American Impressionist Art
Oil, Illustration Board
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
1940s Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1980s Post-War Art
Paper, Charcoal
2010s Pop Art Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pop Art Art
Gouache
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gesso
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1990s American Modern Art
Offset
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
1960s Modern Art
Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
19th Century Old Masters Art
Paper, Carbon Pencil
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1970s Abstract Art
Lithograph
1920s Impressionist Art
Oil, Board
2010s Contemporary Art
Enamel
1840s Old Masters Art
Paper, Carbon Pencil
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Acrylic, Watercolor
2010s Art
Wood, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic Polymer, Vinyl
2010s Surrealist Art
Paper, Color
2010s Abstract Art
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
17th Century Abstract Geometric Art
Wood, Acrylic
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.