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Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova

Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Close to Heart 2 Limited edition of 12 Mediums: old pine, steel, acrylic hand painted, oil CLOSE TO HEART - Collection Working on the series I used a “wood with history”...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Steel

Contemporary boats, Boats Astore.
Contemporary boats, Boats Astore.

Contemporary boats, Boats Astore.

By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN

Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA

Boats Astore," an exquisite masterpiece crafted by the talented artist Koko Hovagumian, invites viewers into a serene maritime scene where creativity and subtlety converge. The title...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Oil

Goddess 3
Goddess 3

Goddess 3

By Gary Mankus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by artist Gary Mankus exists in an edition of 40. Paper size is 37"h x 35"w with an image size of 29"h x 29"w. Gary Mankus was b...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Cotton, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Denmark Hill Return, Oil on Canvas, Geometric Pattern Horizontal Painting
Denmark Hill Return, Oil on Canvas, Geometric Pattern Horizontal Painting

Denmark Hill Return, Oil on Canvas, Geometric Pattern Horizontal Painting

By Jon Probert

Located in Kingsclere, GB

Denmark Hill Return, Oil on Canvas Painting by Jon Probert B. 1966 Additional information: Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 77 x 153 cm 30 1/4 x 60 1/4 in Signed verso Having stud...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Oil

Any day now II, Freestyle Resin Art, Unique Piece, handmade
Any day now II, Freestyle Resin Art, Unique Piece, handmade

Any day now II, Freestyle Resin Art, Unique Piece, handmade

Located in München, BY

Unique Piece handmade Resin and Pigments on Wood As a self-taught artist, he uses the unique expression of resin materials to create fascinating works of art. Daniel combines variou...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood

The Whale Watch Scarf
The Whale Watch Scarf

The Whale Watch Scarf

By Frank Stella

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frank Philip Stella (born May 12, 1936) is an American painter, sculptor and printmaker, noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. Stella lives and works in New York City. This hand signed silk textile scarf work is acquired directly from the publisher. Extremely uncommon to find this piece in new condition and comes in the original red silk box. This art piece can be framed and hung on the wall or be a worn as a wearable art piece. This dazzling, large, hand signed, silkscreen on 100% Italian silk shawl was created by Frank Stella in collaboration with his longtime publisher Kenneth Tyler of the famed Tyler Graphics Studio. "The Whale Watch...

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1990s Abstract More Art

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Textile, Silk, Digital

Summer Scent, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Summer Scent, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Summer Scent, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Hoang Phuong

Located in Yardley, PA

Summer Scent The painting "Summer Scent" is a delicate work of art, giving viewers a true sense of the brilliant beauty and joy of summer days. With colorful water lilies, the wor...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Ashes of light, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Ashes of light, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Ashes of light, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Andrada Anghel

Located in Yardley, PA

Ashes of Light unfolds as a vibrant abstraction where glowing oranges, saffron yellows, and ember-like reds rise against soft blues and diffused creams. The composition feels like a ...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip
Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip

Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip

By L.G.

Located in Paris, FR

One of a kind Blown and fused Glasswhite silver transparent and matte white and noir. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Total weight about 20 to 25 k...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Blown Glass

Wild Waves, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Wild Waves, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Wild Waves, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Andrada Anghel

Located in Yardley, PA

Lage horizontal abstract, expressive and energetic evoking feelings of intensity and questioning, on neutral muted tones of rust, Payne's gray, beige and white. This gorgeous paintin...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Synthesism: Solitude 2 - Large Original Abstract Artwork on Canvas
Synthesism: Solitude 2 - Large Original Abstract Artwork on Canvas

Synthesism: Solitude 2 - Large Original Abstract Artwork on Canvas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Gold Leaf

"Wild Thing"; an Abstract Acrylic Painting with Vibrant Reds, Oranges and Blues
"Wild Thing"; an Abstract Acrylic Painting with Vibrant Reds, Oranges and Blues

"Wild Thing"; an Abstract Acrylic Painting with Vibrant Reds, Oranges and Blues

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Doug Bauer uses bright, vibrant hues in combination with neutrals that create a work both stimulating and calming simultaneously. The red ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Assiduosly without  words
Assiduosly without  words

Assiduosly without words

By L.G.

Located in Paris, FR

One of a kind Blown and fused Glass Sculpture in brown/black, bluish black, opaque white and White sandblasted. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Tota...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Blown Glass

"Cool GIide" Contemporary Abstract Painting
"Cool GIide" Contemporary Abstract Painting

"Cool GIide" Contemporary Abstract Painting

By Debra Drexler

Located in New York, NY

48'x72" acrylic and oil on canvas, signed on reverse by the artist. This is a contemporary abstract painting by the New York/ Hawaiian artist, Debra Drexler. Hot pink, vibrant orang...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Signed, Dated, Original Ed Moses Painting
Signed, Dated, Original Ed Moses Painting

Signed, Dated, Original Ed Moses Painting

By Ed Moses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Tibbar"- A dramatic, large abstract, acrylic-on-canvas painting by important, Los Angeles artist, Ed Moses (1926-2018) whose distinguished career earned him solo exhibitions at LACM...

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Early 2000s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Sunset air 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Sunset air 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Sunset air 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

This energetic and expressive abstraction is dominated by rich reds, fiery oranges and deep darks that convey the warmth of the setting sun dissolving into the evening sky. The pa...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Oil

Cornaline, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Cornaline, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Cornaline, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Cette œuvre "Cornaline" répond à "Jade". C'est une œuvre inspirée des minéraux, de la pierre de Cornaline dans les tons de rouge qui apporte ancrage. Plongez dans cette œuvre ...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Jade, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Jade, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Jade, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Cette œuvre « Jade » est née de l’inspiration de la pierre de Jade. J’adore cette pierre, elle peut se trouver sous différentes couleurs : vert, orange, brun, bleu, blanc…...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Blue Swirl 2 - Large Scale Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Paper
Blue Swirl 2 - Large Scale Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Paper

Blue Swirl 2 - Large Scale Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Paper

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

Green Swirl 2 - Large Scale Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Paper
Green Swirl 2 - Large Scale Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Paper

Green Swirl 2 - Large Scale Abstract Flowy Minimalist Ink Painting on Paper

By Bettina Mauel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bettina Mauel expresses dynamism and sensuality in her paintings: “I paint what I experience,” she articulates. “This includes landscapes, flowers, and people in motion, capturing th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Linen, Ink, Mixed Media

Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (BLUE)

Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (BLUE)

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'After Dark' (Blue) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) Limited Edition of 125 Hand Signed and Numbered #106 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: NEW...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Utter Impudence-original abstract minimalist painting-contemporary Art
Utter Impudence-original abstract minimalist painting-contemporary Art

Utter Impudence-original abstract minimalist painting-contemporary Art

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Fiona Debell's "Utter Impudence" is a compelling abstract mini...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Rainbow Landing - Thick Impasto Tall Textural Colorful Long Abstract Painting
Rainbow Landing - Thick Impasto Tall Textural Colorful Long Abstract Painting

Rainbow Landing - Thick Impasto Tall Textural Colorful Long Abstract Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Glitter

Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting
Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting

Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Leonardo Nierman (b.1932 - Mexico City, Mexico) Abstract Expressionist Painting c.1970 Fine mixed media abstract landscape by noted Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman. Created with gouache and watercolor on paper. Dimensions 11" x 14.5". The silver leaf frame measures 19.5" x 23.5". The painting is signed in the lower right corner. The frame shows some chipping and can easily be restored. Paintings by Leonardo Nierman seldom appear on the market. This is a fine opportunity to acquire an original masterpiece by this highly regarded Mexican artist. A leader in modern Mexican art...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract More Art

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Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

"Yellow Language" Contemporary Abstract Painting with lavender, blue and violet

"Yellow Language" Contemporary Abstract Painting with lavender, blue and violet

By Debra Drexler

Located in New York, NY

60"x48" abstract composition in golden yellow with lavender, violet and light cream. Large gestural movements overlay one and other on the on canvas. The painting surface incorporates impasto brushwork and poured paint to give an active composition. This painting is signed on reverse by the artist, Debra Drexler. Debra Drexler maintains studios in both New York and Oahu, Hawaii, and her work is informed by her unique bi-coastal experience. In her luminous, large-scale abstract paintings, she brings the transcendent experience of the Hawaiian landscape to a New York audience. Through her New York based studio and curatorial practices, she is also deeply engaged in critical conversation surrounding new abstraction. She states “Abstraction takes us to a state of timelessness that is primal in its humanity, disconnecting us momentarily from the mediated “now” of our electronic devices, and connecting us to a “now” that gives us a glimpse of the infinite. While our insistent digital projections can take us away from both our animal and spiritual nature, abstract painting reminds us again of what it means to be human. The corporality of the paint mirrors the flesh of the body and transports us into the timeless.” Debra Drexler's paintings are informed both by participating in the contemporary resurgence of abstraction coming out of New York, and by living in the Post Colonial Pacific for close to three decades. In the 21st century, much of our experience is mediated through the screens of our devices. In contrast, the making and viewing of paintings remains a direct, engaging experience in Drexler's paintings. She aims to take us to a state of timelessness that is primal in its humanity, disconnecting us momentarily from the mediated “now” of our electronic devices, and connecting us to a “now” that gives us a glimpse of the infinite. As a colorist, Debra Drexler provokes unexpected color relationships and creates spatial contradictions that come from those interactions. Some of her color choices reference the post digital experience with its highly saturated synthetic color. The luminosity and saturation also mirror the unique quality of light and tropical color interactions in Hawai’i, where Drexler also lives. Her work is driven by an athletic painting...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

Gardens by the Bay, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Gardens by the Bay, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Gardens by the Bay, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Andrada Anghel

Located in Yardley, PA

****This painting will be shipped ready to hang only to USA and Canada. Outside Continental North America it will be shipped rolled in a long sturdy box. If you do not live in North ...

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2010s Abstract More Art

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Acrylic

Sunset on the River Trail, Oil Painting
Sunset on the River Trail, Oil Painting

Sunset on the River Trail, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero captures this scene of a sunset's effects on a snow-covered trail near his home in northern New Jersey. The rich colors and textures of this painting, rendered in sensitive yet bold strokes, reflect the fleeting light filtering through the trees. Onelio works from a small oil study and paints the rest from memory.


About the Artist
Artist Onelio Marrero paints impressionist city scenes of everyday life. He captures the romanticism of New York City, from the picturesque fountains in Central Park to a glistening city street on a rainy afternoon. He creates a sense of nostalgia and intimacy with his work, offering the feeling that you have visited this particular scene before. “Each play of light, each texture, and each movement of a figure can have a captivating effect on me,” says Onelio. He studied at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art where he mastered discerning color and values, giving his work a more spontaneous appearance. Onelio’s work is an appreciation for beauty in all of its greatest forms; nature, art, and people.


Words that describe this painting: woods, forest, trees, leaves, snow, winter, season, trail, shadow, impressionism, sunset, oilpaint, nature, impressionism, nature, oil painting, purple


Sunset on the River...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Oil

Vortex Engravings: 4 Limited Edition Plates in box (COA signed by Frank Stella)
Vortex Engravings: 4 Limited Edition Plates in box (COA signed by Frank Stella)

Vortex Engravings: 4 Limited Edition Plates in box (COA signed by Frank Stella)

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

Frank Stella Vortex Engravings #5 - 8: Gift Box of Four Limited Edition Porcelain Plates with COA hand signed by Frank Stella and David Mirvish, 2000 Suite of four (4) Fine Bone Chin...

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Early 2000s Abstract More Art

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen

Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (ORANGE)

Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (ORANGE)

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'After Dark' (Orange) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) Limited Edition of 125 Hand Signed and Numbered #104 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: N...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

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Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract more art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add more art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Onelio Marrero, Nicky Marais , Andrea Stajan-Ferkul, and Janet Dyer. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract more art, so small editions measuring 1.38 inches across are also available. Prices for more art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $98,000, while the average work sells for $1,281.