Art
1990s Outsider Art Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
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
2010s Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
1930s Art Deco Art
Gouache
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
Early 2000s Art Deco Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 2000s Art Deco Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1930s Art Deco Art
Board, Gouache
1950s Art Deco Art
Gold Leaf
20th Century Folk Art Art
Wool
1930s Art Deco Art
Linen, Paper, Lithograph
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
Late 19th Century Art Deco Art
Lithograph
2010s Folk Art Art
Oil
1980s Art Deco Art
Bronze
1970s Art Deco Art
Pencil, Vellum
1930s Art Deco Art
Oil, Board
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
1930s Art Deco Art
Ink, Watercolor, Board
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Art
Steel
1920s Art Deco Art
Bronze
1840s Folk Art Art
Oil, Board
1920s Art Deco Art
Paper, Pastel
1910s Art Deco Art
Charcoal
1920s Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Color Pencil
Early 19th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Color Pencil
1940s Outsider Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1930s Art Deco Art
Paper
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art
Etching
1910s Art Deco Art
Paper, Lithograph
Artist Comments
The magic of fireflies fills the field, tempting three clever foxes to chase and capture them. They intend to use the glowing insects for various important purp...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
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
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
2010s Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
2010s Art Deco Art
Acrylic, Canvas
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Color Pencil
1950s Art Deco Art
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Art
Lithograph
1990s Outsider Art Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
2010s Art Deco Art
Oil, Canvas
1920s Art Deco Art
Oil
1990s Outsider Art Art
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Art
Masonite, Oil
Late 20th Century Folk Art Art
Color Pencil
1920s Art Deco Art
Watercolor
Artist Comments
Artist Libby Ramage daydreams under the shade of an old sycamore tree. In this mixed-media piece, she combines the images in her imaginative musings—a beautif...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media
1930s Outsider Art Art
Drypoint
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Art
Oil
Early 20th Century Art Deco Art
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Folk Art Art
Mixed Media, Wood, Fabric
Artist Comments
Exploring a narrative on the hazards and uncertainties of love, the artwork conveys the idea that letting oneself fall into affection is a gamble. The wood bark...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Mixed Media
Artist Comments
A fully-bloomed pansy flower displays the velvety texture of its petals. The vein markings and subtle shadows define its delicate form. Artist Pamela Hoke paint...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Oil
20th Century Outsider Art Art
Fabric, Paint
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.