Art
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Carbon Pigment, Polaroid
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
20th Century Post-War Art
Lithograph
1990s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Wood, Acrylic
2010s Art
Foil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1990s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Color
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Art
Watercolor, Digital, Silk, Paper, Sequins
1960s Modern Art
Lambda
2010s Art
Paper, Sequins, Watercolor
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
2010s Abstract Art
Acrylic, Paper, Mixed Media
20th Century Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Impressionist Art
Oil
1950s American Modern Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Contemporary Art
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper
Late 20th Century Abstract Art
Paper, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
1970s Modern Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Paper, Oil Pastel
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Art
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
Oil
1950s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Paper, Ink
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Oil, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Archival Pigment
2010s Art
Screen
20th Century Abstract Art
Oil, Cardboard
2010s Art
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
C Print
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Film, Photographic Film, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Enamel, Gold Leaf
1950s American Modern Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Art
Casein
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1940s American Modern Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Bronze
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art
Lithograph
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Surrealist Art
Aquatint, Paper, Ink, Etching
2010s Art
Screen
1970s American Modern Art
Canvas, Oil
1970s Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Encaustic, Archival Paper, Rice Paper, Washi Paper
Early 2000s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic, Watercolor, Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
1940s American Modern Art
Oil
1970s Contemporary Art
Gouache
1970s Surrealist Art
Lithograph
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.