Art
20th Century Folk Art Art
Etching
20th Century Folk Art Art
Etching
20th Century Folk Art Art
Etching
1930s Art Deco Art
Paper, Graphite
Artist Comments
A young man leans on his dragon friend, engrossed in a book, while the gentle giant surveys the woods. Both immerse themselves in the beauty of the world, wheth...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Art
Silk, Paper, Ink
1930s Art Deco Art
Bronze
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Art
Paper, Ink, Silk
1920s Art Deco Art
Marble, Bronze
1930s Art Deco Art
Porcelain
20th Century Folk Art Art
Etching
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art
Watercolor
1920s Art Deco Art
Bronze
20th Century Folk Art Art
Etching
1930s Art Deco Art
Oil, Canvas
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
Artist Comments
A yellow tabby cat captures attention with its enigmatic and inviting gaze. Behind it, the dog shows a protective aura, silently vowing loyalty and friendship. ...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media
1930s Art Deco Art
Metal
1950s Folk Art Art
Wool
1850s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Marble
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
1930s Art Deco Art
Oil
1930s Art Deco Art
Paper
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
1980s Art Deco Art
Pastel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art
Bronze
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
2010s Folk Art Art
Cardboard
2010s Art Deco Art
Ink
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
Early 2000s Folk Art Art
Resin, Paint
20th Century Folk Art Art
Etching
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
1990s Outsider Art Art
Photographic Paper, Polaroid, Archival Paper, C Print, Color
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Art
Ink, Watercolor
20th Century Folk Art Art
Etching
1830s Folk Art Art
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
1850s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
2010s Art Deco Art
Ink
2010s Art Deco Art
Ink
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Outsider Art Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Outsider Art Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Outsider Art Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
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.
A variety of authentic art is available on 1stDibs. Explore art at auction and the 1stDibs NFT art marketplace, too.