Art
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
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Art
Ink, Watercolor
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
1980s Art Deco Art
Pastel
1930s Art Deco Art
Paper
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
2010s Art Deco Art
Ink
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
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
1920s Art Deco Art
Silver Gelatin
1990s Outsider Art Art
Photographic Paper, Polaroid, Archival Paper, C Print, Color
2010s Art Deco Art
Ink
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
2010s Art Deco Art
Ink
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
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
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Gouache
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Polaroid, Color, C Print, Photographic Paper
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
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1980s Art Deco Art
Screen, Paper
1930s Art Deco Art
Gouache
2010s Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Art Deco Art
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art
Etching
1930s Art Deco Art
Paper, Graphite
1930s Art Deco Art
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
20th Century Art Deco Art
Gouache, Paper
Artist Comments
A white horse halts, observing a black dress gently swaying in the breeze. Multiple layers of oil paint infuse the composition with a distinct character, allowi...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Oil
1980s Art Deco Art
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Art
Ink, Watercolor
Artist Comments
A solitary horse stands prominently against a cream-colored background. Created with multiple layers of oil paint, the artwork boasts a unique texture, revealin...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Oil
1910s Art Deco Art
Charcoal
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
1930s Art Deco Art
Oil, Canvas
1970s Art Deco Art
Pencil, Vellum
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
1920s Art Deco Art
Paper, Pastel
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Artist Comments
A curious coyote shows interest in a red ball on the ground. Its speckled fur complements the visual texture of the background. With multiple layers of oil pain...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Oil
1940s Outsider Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1950s Art Deco Art
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Art
Metal
1990s Outsider Art Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
1930s Art Deco Art
Paper
1920s Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
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.