Art
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Ink, Gouache
1930s Art Deco Art
Paper, Color Pencil
1920s Art Deco Art
Bronze
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Art
Gouache, Paper
2010s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Color Pencil, Graphite
20th Century Art Deco Art
Gold
20th Century Art Deco Art
Silver
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
2010s Outsider Art Art
Metal
2010s Art Deco Art
Acrylic, Bamboo Paper
20th Century Art Deco Art
Silver
20th Century Art Deco Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Outsider Art Art
Textile
1970s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
20th Century Art Deco Art
Glass
2010s Art Deco Art
Wood, Mixed Media
1920s Art Deco Art
Pencil
2010s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Acrylic
1950s Art Deco Art
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
1940s Art Deco Art
Crayon, Watercolor
2010s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
2010s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Mixed Media
1920s Art Deco Art
Bronze
2010s Outsider Art Art
Paper, Acrylic
2010s Outsider Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Art Deco Art
Textile, Wool, Silk
1980s Art Deco Art
Paper, Offset
1880s Folk Art Art
Metal
Artist Comments
"The enchanted woods lie somewhere between hither and thither, filled with the magic of dew drops and the flittering light of moonbeams and fireflies," shares a...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
1840s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1930s Folk Art Art
Canvas, Oil
1920s Art Deco Art
Ink
2010s Art Deco Art
Ink, Watercolor
1920s Art Deco Art
Bronze
1980s Outsider Art Art
Plaster, Casein, Wood Panel
1990s Outsider Art Art
Mirror, Plaster, Casein, Wood Panel
1920s Art Deco Art
Marble, Bronze
1920s Art Deco Art
Bronze
1980s Art Deco Art
Ceramic
1930s Art Deco Art
Marble
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth paints the everyday experiences of the animals she handles. She portrays a white dog vigilantly watching an eager crow. The dog sits with...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
1920s Art Deco Art
Oil
20th Century Art Deco Art
Ink, Watercolor
20th Century Folk Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Art
Bronze
2010s Art Deco Art
Glass, Wood, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin, Photogram
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Gouache
20th Century Art Deco Art
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
2010s Folk Art Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard, Canvas, Mixed Media
1980s Folk Art Art
Paper, Linocut
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller depicts two mysterious barn owls against a striking red backdrop. The wide-eyed birds live peacefully at an ow...
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Art
Acrylic
20th Century Art Deco Art
Oil
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.
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