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Abstract Paintings For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Layers of colors and gestures define this abstract piece. Soft green, orange, and blue contrast with touches of black. Expressive scratches and marks bring text...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

"Chanel Blue Silver & Gold" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Archival Paper, Mixed Media

Original Modern Contemporary painting on canvas, Abstract, Fantasy style, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Up for sale Original Abstract Acrylic Painting on canvas in a fantasy abstract style. A unique technique, very colorful. An unusual combination of colors, a flow from sharp to soft s...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

The Petrified Origin oil on canvas painting Antoni Pitxot
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: The Petrified Origin Artist: Antoni Pitxot i Soler (1934–2015) Technique: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 25.6 x 31.9 in (65 x 81 cm) Date: 1967 Condition: Unframed Signature: Signed lower right: Pitxot Provenance: Private collection Notes: Early work from Pitxot’s mature period, featuring the symbolic and meticulously rendered stone forms that would define his artistic identity. 📝 Work Description In The Petrified Origin, Antoni Pitxot presents a haunting and timeless vision of a single, eroded rock suspended in a dreamlike, undefined space. The stone, modeled with sculptural precision, appears to float over a subtly reflective surface, devoid of background or narrative context. Its porous texture, cracks, and shadows evoke a fossilized memory — a silent relic of geological time. Painted in 1967, this piece exemplifies Pitxot's unique visual language, developed through his practice of collecting stones along the Costa Brava and transforming them into anthropomorphic and symbolic compositions. The result is both surreal and solemn, an ode to nature’s memory and the enduring presence of the inanimate. 👤 About the Artist Antoni Pitxot i Soler (born in Figueres, 1934 – died in Barcelona, 2015) was a Catalan painter deeply rooted in the surrealist tradition. Coming from an artistic family —his uncle was Ramon Pichot, a friend of Picasso and Dalí— Pitxot trained as a draughtsman and painter from a young age. In the 1960s, he settled in Cadaqués, where he developed his distinct artistic universe. His paintings revolve around stone as a symbol of permanence, transformation, and memory. Pitxot created sculptural assemblages from real coastal stones and later immortalized them in oil on canvas. His works often hint at human figures, ancient myths, and allegories of time. 🎭 Connection with Salvador Dalí Pitxot was not only a close friend of Salvador Dalí but also one of his closest collaborators. Dalí admired his work and invited him to co-design the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres. After Dalí’s death...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fake Marshmallow Series. "Ottanio". Contemporary Pop Art Sculpture in Clay
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Ottanio" is a mesmerizing piece from Elizabeth Art Candy’s latest series, inspired by the evocative power of sweet memories. This contemporary wall sculpture mimics the texture of m...
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2010s Abstract Paintings

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Clay, Canvas, Spray Paint

Morning Dew - Large Original Abstract Expressionism Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His original art merges the creative attitudes of the two distinct art hot spots of New York and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

"Fruit Bowl" - Colorful Contemporary Still Life Fruit Painting with Earth Tones
Located in Carmel, CA
Penny Whent (American, born 1949) "Fruit Bowl" 2005 Acrylic Paint, Canvas Board The artist signed the bottom left of the painting. Framed: 29" x 33" x 1.25" “Fruit Bowl” by Penny W...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Board

Sunset magic 5 Colorful Sea Water Impressionist Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sunset Magic 5. Warm water, serenity of waves, shine of the ocean, and evening sun glare gliding on the water create an atmosphere of relaxation and romance. Made in the style of rea...
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Golden unicorns (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
This work is exclusive to IdeelArt This artwork will be shipped rolled in a dent-resistant tube. This method is especially safe for large works, and provides lower shipping costs as...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Original Oil Painting of Rustic Kitchen Scene with Copper Pot and Onions
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Rustic Kitchen Scene with Copper Pot and Onions Artist: Roland Pichard Medium: Oil on oil paper, mounted on card Size: 14 (height) x 10.5 (width), ...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Vintage American Modernist Abstract Landscape Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 4 by 5 inches overall, and 3 by 4.75 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. H...
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Rose" Black Outline Bunny on French Pink Background Oil Painting on Wood Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on a french pink background with thick use of paint. I...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

Rainbow Curves, Painter's Palette Translucent Shapes, Large Diptych on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
This is a modernist-inspired painting, drawing influence from the bold creativity of 1950s, 60s, and 70s art. The composition features overlapping painter’s palette silhouettes, crea...
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2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Paper

Primary Tones Geometric Rainbow, Vertical CMYK and Circles Squares, Red, Yellow
Located in Barcelona, ES
These series of paintings by Natalia Roman gather their inspiration from geometric, minimalist shapes and paintings from the beginning of Modernism, with a special emphasis on Bauhau...
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2010s Op Art Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Handmade Paper

Spring is in the Air - Abstract Expressionist Green Landscape Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Original Triptych-Sunlit Series-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf, Oil on canvas
Located in London, GB
This stunning Original Set of 3 paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes: Sunlit-Primary Blue Sunlit-Primary Red Sunlit-Purple with Red these are a part of Shizico Yi's Sunlit proj...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gold Leaf

MELT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic painting on canvas Fluid, expressionist, abstract, moder, minimal style. Unique piece impossible to replicate Unframed
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

MELT
MELT
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Abstract Expressionist CoBRA Style Fantastical Figure. Acrylic on Card.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Abstract expressionist CoBrA style acrylic on card of a humanised figure attributed to French artist, A Nuchy. The work is signed bottom right and stamped with the Atelier stamp to t...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard, Watercolor

Architecture du savoir, Abstract Contemporary Library, Expressionism, Oil French
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Medium: Oil on linen canvas Canvas size: 50 x 50 cm (19.68 x 19.68 in) Framed size: 57 x 57 cm (22.44 x 22.44 in) Frame: American box frame (collector's choice of black or natural wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Wishful Thinking - Large Sunny Day Landscape Skyscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jodi Miller captivates with her atmospheric landscapes, inspired by the vast skies of her prairie upbringing and her global travels in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Influenced by the...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Zig Zag 16-3-1 - Original Colorful Oil Painting Patterned Stripes with Texture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In Petra Rös-Nickel’s oil paintings playful, free forms along with compositional constructions develop into textures, referencing popular European design of the fifties and sixties, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

La Force Eternelle - Dreamy Abstract Floral Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Wanderings/Suluk #59 - blue, white, brown, collage, abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This is one in a series of elegant abstract compositions Shireen Kamran created to remember the forced exodus of many people from the town of Suluk, Syria. Using paper collage and ac...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic, Pigment

Dmitri Wright - Vena Mea, Painting 2017
Located in Stamford, CT
PROVENCAL Series: “In [this] series I was exploring the classical influences of the impressionist masters, to build on their ideas to move them forward, yet being true to the many ap...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Paint, Oil

Large 20th Century French Abstract Cubist Composition Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Composition by Jean Besnard (1922-2007) oil on board, unframed signed with initials, dated board: 27 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: good and sou...
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1980s Cubist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Blossom, Monoprint Mixed Media on Paper, Star Fish Patterns, Yellow Tones, 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint

Fold, Contemporary Abstract Collage Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collage has always been a part of the artist's work. The idea of reusing, recontextualizing, and even resurrecting parts of the painting. From an economic standpoint the materials ar...
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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl

Colourful French Harbour Scene with Moored Boats and Forest by Fanch Lel 1996
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Colourful French Harbour Scene with Moored Boats and Forest by Fanch Lel 1996 by Fanch Lel Signed: Lower right corner Size: 11 x 19 inches (height x width) Oil painting on boa...
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20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Contemporary Mixed-Media Abstract Painting on Canvas by Emma Labattaglia 2025
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection includes a Certificate of Authe...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Oil

Blue and White Abstract Overlapping Shapes Fish Scribble Gestures, Mediterranean
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us and reminds us of its natural beauty and the importance of its preservation. Details: Title: Marina N31 Medium: Acrylic on Paper Size: 106 x 70 cm ( 41.7 x 28 inches) Year: 2024 * Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube. * Certificate of Authenticity provided. Enric Servera (Ciutadella de Menorca, 1970) lives and works between Barcelona and Menorca, Spain. His works explores the colors and forms of the ocean, inspired by the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean Sea. His work has shown in galleries across Spain, and is part of several public and private collections. Words that may describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor

I remember the sweetness of life - Dreamy soft atmospheric waterfall painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
A moment in time and nature, "I remember the sweetness of life" is the latest in my water series, and exploration of dawn in the wild, the sweetness of the light and foamy water as i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Signed Mixed Media Abstract Painting Assemblage
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage mixed media painting signed PERL. Mixed media painting on linen strips. Framed. Signed. Measuring 19 by 15 inches overall and 16 by 14 1/4 painting alone. In excellent origi...
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Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil

Contemporary abstract natural minimalist original textured mixed media two tone
Located in Maricopa, AZ
A truly special painting by the late Svetlana Shalygina. Titled "Overcast", this mixed media painting uniquely incorporates cracked texture with a soft, earthy palette. The neutral c...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Abstract expressive floral acrylic painting on canvas "Sweet morning blooms"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Sweet Morning Blooms" is a vibrant floral piece by French artist Natalya Mougenot, part of her Floral series. The artwork captures an exuberant bouquet in a strikingly impressionist...
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2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Permanescence N528 by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy, abstract painting, Japan
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N528 is a unique ink and acrylic on paper painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno, dimensions are 65 × 50 cm (25.6 × 19.7 in). The artwork is signed, so...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Forever My Hero - Original Inspiring Text Mauve Abstract Graffiti Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Amber Goldhammer paints dramatic abstract compositions in acrylic on canvas featuring energetic brushstrokes. Goldhammer uses her contemporary paintings to express emotions akin to silent poetry while drawing inspiration for her palette from the layered world around her. Her artworks include layered textures and playful details along the surfaces. This original graffiti-inspired painting with "You are my hero...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Latex, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

#207, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request. Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Pigment

Large Figural Abstract Late 1960s Painting, Mexican American Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Miguel Condé (Mexican/American, b. 1939) Untitled, 1968 Oil on canvas Signed and dated verso 55.25 x 44 inches Miguel Condé is a Mexican figurative painter, draughtsman, and print m...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Polyphony of Books, Oil on canvas, Abstract library, Expressionism, French art
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
About the artist: Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter known for her rich, layered oil paintings that blend abstraction and symbolism. Born in Paris in 1964, she has lived ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Earthy Red Abstract Acrylic Painting with Textured Layers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Earthy Red Abstract Acrylic Painting with Textured Layers Signed by Minty Ramsey Medium: acrylic on canvas
 Size: 39.5 x 39.5 inches
 Condition: Excellent, with vivid and well-preser...
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Large Figurative Oil Painting with Nude Greyhounds and Surreal Red Landscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube to your adress. For other shipping options please contact with our gallery. At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Falling Fire - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Bed Rotting I - Expressive Abstract Colorful Figurative Cubist Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Cubic Young Lovers Figural Painting by Brunelli
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3710b Cubic oil on artist board Set in a simple gilt wood frame
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Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Floral Still Life with Shell
By Edgar Levy
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Edgar Levy (1912-1975). Floral Still Life with Shell, ca. 1955. Oil on canvas measuring 28 x 36 inches. Unframed. Signed with artist monogram lower left. Edgar Levy is remembered ...
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

ZT 210307 - contemporary modern red & black abstract geometric painting relief
Located in Doetinchem, NL
ZT 210307 is a unique one-of-a-kind contemporary modern painting relief by Dutch artist Hewrman Coppus. The relief is made from meticulously hand cut, bend and glued cardboard paper ...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Portrait of a Smiling Woman
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Smiling Woman', oil on board, by Peter Robert Keil (1983). A cheerful look on the painting's subject puts a smile on the face of the viewer as well. Her beautiful blue eyes express a contentedness suggesting life is good...
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1980s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Question Mark & Comma" Butterflies on Silver and Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate multicolor butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden silver land...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Impressionist expressive oil floral painting on board "Summer's orange bloom"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary post-impressionist floral painting, "Summer’s Orange Bloom", with a touch of expressionism and art brut, was created by the French artist Natalya Mougenot. Vibran...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Whirl Wind (Abstract, Expressive, Fun, Colorful, Warm, ~40% OFF - LIMITED TIME)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Katherine Bello Whirl Wind Mixed Media on Canvas 2025 Size: 24 x 48 inches (60.96 x 121.92cm) Signed and titled by hand COA provided *on stretcher frame, ready to hang. -----------...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Wood, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Minimal Crowd by Gaetan de Seguin - Contemporary Abstract painting
Located in DE
Gaetan de Seguin paints figurative works, with an abstract character. The various colors highlight that not one person is the same, and his artworks celebrate this individuality in a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Hui Sheng Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Outside III"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Outside III Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23 x 31 inches Frame: Framing options available! Condition: The painting appears to be in excellent condition. Note: This painting is u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Semi-abstract expressionist floral oil painting "Essence of Roses" on cardboard
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary semi-abstract impressionist floral painting, Essence of Roses, created with oil paints on cardboard by French artist Natalya Mougenot, is part of her ongoing series...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Cardboard

Dreaming in a Cave, Pastel Pink and Blue Diptych, Cartoon Style Black Lines
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Dreaming in a Cave" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black gestures unfolds across colorful brushstrokes infused with raw emotion. Romina Mi...
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2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Watercolor, Paper

I Awoke Alone in Narnia - Dramatic green abstract landscape nature painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
This piece is dedicated to the place that my spirit goes when I pick up a paintbrush, where the real world fades away and I am transported to a place like Narnia. It is a soulful, dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Pigment

Woman surrealism oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Canvas size 81x100 cm. Frame size 94x113 cm. Alvar Suñol Alvar Suñol Munoz-Ramos, commonly known as Alvar, was born in 1935 in Montgat, Spain, a Catalan fishing village on the Medit...
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Early 2000s Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Workstation 16 (Gestural Abstract Expressionist Painting on Canvas Paper)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Workstation 16", 2023 (Gestural, Abstract Expressionist Painting on Canvas Paper with energetic line and vivid color) by Jenny Nelson 24 x 18 inches Unframed Oil on canvas paper T...
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Village
Located in Belgrade, MT
This oil painting is original and signed by the artist. I have owned this piece since the early 1970's. The oil depicts a village and is vibrant in color.
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20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Oil

ABSTRACT Earth Tones Black Lines Painting Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno New
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Oil

"Winged Kaleidoscope" Butterflies on Silver & Gold Background Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful colorful, gold and silver ton...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

Original Abstract Paintings for Sale on 1stDibs

Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.

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