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Abstract Paintings For Sale
Style: Contemporary
"Step Carefully" Colorful And Vivid Orange Contemporary Abstract By Steffen Bue
By Steffen Bue
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
"Step Carefully" is a contemporary abstract painting by Danish artist Steffen Bue who invites you to experience a vivid and dynamic creation. Its vibrant palette, featuring bright or...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Landscape Original Oil paint by Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape
Oil on Canvas
120x100 cm
Ready to Hang
Marilina Marchica, born in 1984, was born in Agrigento, where she lives and works. She graduated in Painting at the Academy of F...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
7 Rocks with arch - contemporary, abstracted landscape, acrylic on canvas
By Aron Hill
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Aron Hill’s newest series of contemporary works are inspired by the personal narrative of their life as an artist, a writer and a parent. Hill recalls the unique bold imagery and cle...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Thread, Ink, Acrylic
Red Shadow - Modern Expressive Minimalistic Painting, Large Format
Located in Salzburg, AT
Joanna Mrozowska
Born in 1976 in Warsaw. Studied in the Department of Painting in the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw; she graduated with a Master’s degree in painting, with the cycle...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
"Parasol" Abstract Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Parasol" Abstract Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
ABOUT
A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature and at times, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leave the Path, Olive Green, Sage, Jade, Aqua Blue Green Tinted Polymer Painting
Located in Kent, CT
The surface of Leave the Path by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. Hues of olive, soft jade, pale sage green, light mint green, and pale bluish gree...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Restrained Supersaturation No.18 (Fuck that world) by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Painting
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
Restrained Supersaturation No.18 (Fuck that world) is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with polyester, pigments and acrylic resin on alumini...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
LONo.9 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, bright colours, lines
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
LONo.9 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 40 × 51 cm (15.7 × 20.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink
Layer No.51 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, blue, lines, yellow
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layer No.51 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 80 × 200 cm (31.5 × 78.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink
Layers Object No. 16 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 16 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 41 × 91 cm (16.1 × 35.8 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink
Layers Object No. 12 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 12 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 55.5 × 121 cm (21.9 × 47.6 in).
The artwork is signed, sold u...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink
Layers Object No. 17 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, lines, ink
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layers Object No. 17 is a unique ink drawings on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 35 × 217 cm (13.8 × 85.4 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unf...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink
Breath of the dragon, egg tempera & wax artwork by Sara Freeman
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Contemporary Australian painter Sara Freeman uses multiple layers of egg tempera over a base layer of beeswax to create meaningful, slow art. The linework through the image is made f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Egg Tempera
Study 4 for Silent Running
By David Stern
Located in New York, NY
Figure Study for Silent Running #4
David Stern (Germany, b. 1956)
Acrylics on canvas
38 inches by 48 inches
Hand signed by artist, certificate of authenticity available
Colors: Purpl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
SOUND AND VISION – BlackWhiteOrange (Volume II) by Doris Marten - Installation
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
SOUND AND VISION – BlackWhiteOrange (Volume II) is a unique oil on vinyl installation by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 170 × 135 cm (66.9 × 53.1 in). Every ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Light’n’Lines No.33 by Doris Marten - Contemporary abstract painting, blue lines
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Light’n’Lines No.33 is a unique oil on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 150 × 110 cm (59.1 × 43.3 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Super massive I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, brown tones
Located in Paris, FR
Super massive I is a unique oil on wood painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 60 × 44 cm (23.6 × 17.3 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
"Blue" Extra-Large Contemporary Timeless Landscape With Orange, Susanne Kurdahl
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Introducing "Blue," an extra-large and captivating abstract landscape by contemporary artist Susanne Kurdahl Vesterheden.
Measuring an imp...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Wandelsgrund by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting
Located in Paris, FR
Wandelsgrund is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 140 × 110 cm (55.1 × 43.3 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Infinity on Danakil by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting on metal, brown
Located in Paris, FR
Infinity on Danakil is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Hall of power VI by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, dark tones
Located in Paris, FR
Hall of power VI is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 80 × 80 cm (31.5 × 31.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nocturnal Melody 20 by Zhang Hongyu - Contemporary animal painting, abstract
By Zhang Hongyu
Located in Paris, FR
Nocturnal Melody 20 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Hongyu Zhang. The painting is made with Indian Ink, pastel and acrylic; etching on cardboard mounted on stretcher, dim...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Etching
Far Away Place, Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting was created using acrylic paint on raw canvas. The washy moments of paint create variations of black and grey tones and texture. The bold geometric shapes loosely refer...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Event III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey and blue
Located in Paris, FR
The Event III is a unique oil on wood painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 95 × 95 cm (37.4 × 37.4 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and come...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood Panel
The Fountain I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey colour
Located in Paris, FR
The Fountain I is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 75 × 140 cm (29.5 × 55.1 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Layer No.32 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, pink, lines, lilac
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Layer No.32 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 32.5 × 40 cm (12.8 × 15.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink
Elysium IV by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey colour, dark
Located in Paris, FR
Elysium IV is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 130 cm × 160 cm (51.2 × 63 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Around the World No. 10C by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, circle, vivid
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Around the World No. 10C is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 30 × 30 cm (30 × 30 cm).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Point Series (Strata) 18 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 18 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in).
The artwork is signed,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Point Series (Strata) 22 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 22 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in).
The artwork is signed,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Point Series (Strata) 25 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, blue tones
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 25 is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in).
The artwork is signed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
TN686-D by Hachiro Kanno - Abstraction & Japanese calligraphy, diptych painting
Located in Paris, FR
TN686-D is a unique diptych painting by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. The painting is made with ink and acrylic on canvas, dimensions are 73 × 120 cm (28.7 × 47.2 in). ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
Yellow Edition No. 02m by Doris Marten - Oil on vinyl, music, circle, vivid
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
Yellow Edition No. 02m is a unique oil on vinyl painting by German contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 25 × 25 cm (9.8 × 9.8 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Point Series (Strata) 27 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, blue tones
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 27 is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in).
The artwork is signed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Prometheus III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sky, clouds
Located in Paris, FR
Prometheus III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 60 × 60 cm (23.6 × 23.6 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deep End V by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sea, dark colors
Located in Paris, FR
Deep End V is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 74 × 59 cm (29.1 × 23.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Raphael - the Greatest Humanist..." Painting 55" x 47" inch by Gosha Ostretsov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Raphael - the Greatest Humanist..." Painting 55" x 47" inch by Gosha Ostretsov
Full name: Raphael - the Greatest Humanist of the Future
From "Precious Stones of Dissent" series: ...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Point Series (Strata) 20 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, pink, blue
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 20 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in).
The artwork is signed,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Holdandhope by Emanuel Schulze - Architecture and landscape oil painting, grey
Located in Paris, FR
Holdandhope is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Emanuel Schulze, dimensions are 80 × 70 cm (31.5 × 27.6 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Point Series (Strata) 16 by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, violet
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) 16 is a unique acrylic on canvas, matt finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in).
The artwork is signed,...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Point Series (Strata) #15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 by James Lumsden - Set
Located in Paris, FR
Point Series (Strata) #15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 is an installation composed of 9 unique acrylic on canvas, gloss and matt finish paintings by contemporary artist James Lums...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Dialogue with Nature #29 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, blue flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Dialogue with Nature #29 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on canvas, dimensions are 15 × 15 cm (5.9...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Pencil, Canvas
Flowing Sound #10 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, blue flowers, wood, canvas
Located in Paris, FR
Flowing Sound #10 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil and ink on cotton canvas and carved wood, dimensions are...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Cosmos III by Lumi Mizutani - Japanese style painting, flower, silver leaves
Located in Paris, FR
Cosmos III is a unique painting by contemporary artist Lumi Mizutani. The painting is made with pigments and silver leaves on Japanese cardboard, dimensions are 27.3 × 24.2 cm (10.7 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
A Note To Myself - 1 (black and white abstract painting)
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
This small, expressive abstract painting invites the viewer to interpret an untold message. Part of an ongoing series.
To view more of my artwork, scroll down and click into the bo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Garden of early delights I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting
Located in Paris, FR
Garden of early delights I is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 160 × 130 cm (63 × 51.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold un...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resonance (3/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, pink and orange
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance (3/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 50 × 40 cm (19.7 × 15.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold u...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Echoes (1/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, blue tones, gloss
Located in Paris, FR
Echoes (1/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 45 × 40 cm (17.7 × 15.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
L’Océan créateur II by Frédérique Domergue - Large abstract painting on metal
Located in Paris, FR
L’Océan créateur II is a unique painting by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This painting is made with oxidized zinc and bronze leaves on aluminium panel, patina fixe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Lucent (4/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, pink and light blue
Located in Paris, FR
Lucent (4/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 60 × 75 cm (23.6 × 29.5 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Remembrance #8 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flowers, textile and wood
Located in Paris, FR
Remembrance #8 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink and antique textile on cotton canvas and wood, dimensi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil, Wood
Line 1222-02 by Ahn Hyun-Ju - Abstract painting, minimalism, bright colours
By Ahn Hyun-Ju
Located in Paris, FR
Line 1222-02 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Ahn Hyun-Ju. The painting is made with Polyester, pigments and acrylic on aluminium, dimensions are 50 × 30 cm (19.7 × 11.8 i...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
BL-AD No.16 by Doris Marten - Abstract painting, minimalist, bright colours
By Doris Marten
Located in Paris, FR
BL-AD No.16 is a unique Indian ink on Alu-Dibond painting by contemporary artist Doris Marten, dimensions are 34 × 50 cm (13.4 × 19.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink
Lucent (3/19) by James Lumsden - Abstract colour painting, green and light blue
Located in Paris, FR
Lucent (3/19) is a unique acrylic on canvas, gloss finish painting by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 45 × 40 cm (17.7 × 15.7 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unfr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Remembrance #23 by Maho Maeda - Abstract painting, flower, pastel colours
Located in Paris, FR
Remembrance #23 is a unique painting by contemporary artist Maho Maeda. This painting is made with acrylic, coloured pencil, ink and antique textile on cotton canvas, dimensions are ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil
Deep End II by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sea, dark colours
Located in Paris, FR
Deep End II is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 200 × 130 cm (78.7 × 51.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and co...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deep End I by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, sea, dark colours
Located in Paris, FR
Deep End I is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt, dimensions are 200 × 130 cm (78.7 × 51.2 in).
The artwork is signed, sold unframed and com...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resonance (30/21) by James Lumsden - Abstract painting, deep red, glossy
Located in Paris, FR
Resonance (30/21) is an artwork by contemporary artist James Lumsden, dimensions are 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in).
This artwork is signed, sold unframed and comes with a certificate ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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.