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Medium: Metal
TBG Origins: Amor Et Aeternitas - Large Meditative Radiant Abstract Painting
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Dripping Dots - Mallorca" Blue & Gold Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold leaf with thick textured oils and glass t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
$4,960 Sale Price
20% Off
A love as light as air - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract painting
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY. Original work The Currency Project. Dots. Colors
By Damien Hirst
Located in Madrid, Madrid
DAMIEN HIRST - THE CURRENCY: 6274. NOBODY SHOULD HEAR IT
Date of creation: 2016
Medium: Enamel paint on handmade paper
Edition: 5.149 unique works on paper
Size: 21.5 x 30 cm
Conditi...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Red Orange & Cream African Rusted Metal Composition "Three Abstract Figures"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nyasha Mashumba, having been the apprentice of Mark Hilltout, has now started to carve out a career for himself as artist and designer, utilizing the medium and craft he has mastered...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Original-Impasto-Moonlit Dahlias-Jardin d'Hiver-British Awarded Artist-Gold leaf
Located in London, GB
Jardin d'Hiver Series is Shizico Yi's latest collection, created in her winter studio while longing for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Yellow Drip - Colorful Abstract Figurative Sculptural Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nebraka-based Jamie Burmeister is a sculptor known for his original small bronze figures, standing at just 4 inches tall. His unique figurative sculptures have been showcased in gall...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Modern American Colorful Abstract Expressionist Painting Circa 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2765a A circa 1950's bold abstract expressionist painting on canvas set in a gilt wood frame Signed verso by Zari
Category
1950s Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Foil
A love as light as air - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract painting
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original-Sunset Dahlias-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf+ Oil+ Ink on Canvas
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Untitled
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Tatiana Montoya (b. 1961)
Mixed media w/ old, silver, copper leaf on linen canvas. 78 h. x 39.5 w. inches.
Signed on back and at bottom.
Montoya's work has attracted extensive c...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
“Shattered” wall mirror III by Franck K - Stainless steel sculpture, reflection
Located in Paris, FR
“Shattered” wall mirror III is a unique mirror-polished stainless steel sculpture by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 90 × 90 × 13 cm...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Triptych-Foxgloves-British Awarded Artist-Impression-Impasto-gold leaf
Located in London, GB
This stunning Original Triptych paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes:
Blue Serie- Foxgloves Blue in Pink
Blue Serie- Foxgloves Blue in Yellow
Blue Series-Foxgloves Red and Gold...
Category
2010s Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Large Oil-British Awarded Artist-Constant Gardener-Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
[Constant Gardener] and [Memory Landscape Series] are projects Shizico Yi began in 2015. She explores the forms, layers, and materials to express the relationship between space, time...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,297 Sale Price
20% Off
Dahlias in Dusk-Gold Leaf and oil -British Awarded Artist-Exhibition Collection
Located in London, GB
With strokes of Gold, Oil, Gesso and Acrylic, Shizico orchestrates a visual symphony of abstract expression in this on-going series [Landscape Memories]; it's a part of her [Sunlit S...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Moon by Frédérique Domergue - Abstract painting and wall sculpture, original
Located in Paris, FR
Moon is a unique painting and wall sculpture by French contemporary artist Frédérique Domergue. This artwork is made with polished pink copper leaves on metal frame, dimensions are 1...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Abstract Oil Painting On Canvas. "Study Purple"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This oil painting of abstract forms is dominated by a rich palette of reds, purples, oranges, blues, and yellows, interweaving a mosaic of irregular geometric shapes, capturing overl...
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Triptych-GoldLeaf+Sumi Ink on canvas-British Awarded Artist-DrawingTime
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece and lowest flat rate shipping ( via Royal Mail ) guaranteed by the gallery to support collec...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ospedale III (Contemporary Abstract Geometric Painting in Yellow and Black)
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary Abstract geometric painting in vivid shades of yellow, greys, white, and black
"Ospedale III" painted by Hudson Valley, NY based painter, Anthony Finta, in 2019
36 x 24...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Bury by Sam Peacock Contemporary Oil Painting steel, abstract landscape painting
By Sam Peacock
Located in DE
Artist: Sam Peacock
Title: Bury
Materials: Oil, Coffee and Parafin on steel
Medium: Mild steel sheet
Size: 85 x 35 cm
Edition: Original Artwork
Year: 2018
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Steel
Midnight Jasmine-Original Oil with Gold Leaf-British Awarded Artist-Expression
Located in London, GB
This painting is a part of the Summer Bloom Series. Night Bloom Jasmine, commonly known as Lady of the Night, has the sweetest scent and attracts moths and bats in the wild,
though i...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
TBG Origins: Trust Is Learned - Meditative Blue Black Gold Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo creates artworks that work to serve as a meditation for the viewer, drawing them toward the timeless concepts of truth, beauty, and goodness. H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dawn at Merzouga (L'Aurore a Merzouga) - Abstract landscape oil painting
Located in East Quogue, NY
Stunning signed abstract landscape painting by Moroccan artist Wafaa Mezouar. Acrylic paint and gold leaf on canvas.
Size 52 x 48 inches. Offered unframed,
Exhibitions include: C...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Blue Desert No. 6 - Abstract Green Gold Geometric Original Wall Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander Eulert's original mixed media paintings on wood panels are abstract propositions of worlds where divergent forces coalesce into harmonious geometric interactions. He draws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Original-Moonlight in Snowy Night-Gold Leaf-British Awarded Artist-impressionist
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Impressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"The Clock" Abstract Painting 72 x 48 inch by Yoram Katz
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Clock" Abstract Painting 72 x 48 inch by Yoram Katz
Medium: Acrylic and Enamel on Canvas
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Born in Israel.
Graduated from the Bazelel Art Academy in Jerusalem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Loving little Adventures - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract family painting
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ragin' Against The Machine. Contemporary Figurative Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
It's long believed that "the machine" is capitalism and the oppressive structures at the highest levels of society. Renegade artist Basquiat became drawn into this machine and became...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"ṭāhēr 2891", Gold Painting, 2025
Located in Delaware , OH
"ṭāhēr 2891", Gold Painting, 2025
This is a highly textured, multi-media abstract in gold and has a dark patina around the edges. All of Addison's text in her paintings are her jour...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold
BASQUIAT : Caught in the Crossfire: Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Basquiat: Caught in the Crossfire is a very heartfelt and personal tribute to Basquiat and a large statement piece and with this painting Sax takes up the mantle and upgrades the con...
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"City of Angels" Contemporary Blue, Pink, & White Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, pink, and white abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: The wo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Golden Dreams
By RETNA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Golden Dreams" by RETNA is a powerful example of contemporary urban art fused with spiritual symbolism. Painted in rich rust enamel over a lustrous gold background, this mixed media...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$80,000
Original Diptych-Landscape Memories-Gold Leaf with Oil-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
Shizico's unique approach to paintings, erasing, rewriting, and destroying the landscape in the background through bold strokes of gold leaf on the top layers in this series, works o...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Landscape – Original Painting on Canvas Contemporary Art Unique Art
Located in Agrigento, AG
Description:
"Landscape" is an original painting on canvas (50x50 cm) by Marilina Marchica, a contemporary artist who explores the relationship between nature, material, and memory t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$1,296 Sale Price
25% Off
I Don´t Eat Fish
Located in LAS ROZAS DE MADRID, ES
Work signed on front and back
It is sent in a tube
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"N.Y." Contemporary Abstract Pink and Orange Concentric Circle Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Pink and orange abstract contemporary circular painting by Houston, TX artist David Hardaker. Signed, titled, and dated by the artist on the reverse.
Artist Statement: The work is ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Landscape" Contemporary Art Made in Italy by Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Landscape
mixed media on canvas
50x50 cm
2018
Ready to Hang
Marilina Marchica, born in 1984, was born in Agrigento, where she lives and works. She graduated in Painting at the Aca...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$1,573 Sale Price
20% Off
"Dripping Dots - Lights of Cannes" Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold flakes with thick textured oils and glass...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Dripping Dots - The Maldives" Jewel Toned Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils and whisking brush strokes, the paint is able to shine and shimmer in a very unique pattern. The artist uses gold flakes with thick textured oils and glass...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
The Sea, Large Mid-Century Abstract Painting, Cleveland School Artist
By Clarence Van Duzer
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Van Duzer (American, 1920-2009)
The Sea, c. 1950
Asphaltum, encaustic and silver leaf on masonite
Signed upper left
48.5 x 48 inches
In the annals of Cleveland art history,...
Category
1950s Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
Original Diptych -Sunlit Series: Red and Blue-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
This stunning Original Set of two paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes:
Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Blue
Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Red
these are a part of Shizico Yi's Su...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mario Schifano Original Authentic Painting and Collage on Paper 1979-1980
Located in Roma, IT
Mario Schifano,
1934 Homs – 1998 Rome
UNTITLED (CAVALLI), 1979–80
Enamel, graphite, and collage on paper.
100 x 70 cm.
Signed below the image.
Framed behind glass.
Enclosed is a copy...
Category
1970s Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Open & Empty: Silver & Gold Abstract Expressionist Painting with Jewel Tones
By Bruce Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Gestural abstract expressionist painting on archival paper mounted to panel with gold and silver metallic powders and accents of blue, mauve, and teal enamel paint
"Involved and Obsc...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Silver and Color No. 168
Located in Westport, CT
This beautiful blue painting is by Japanese artist, Takefumi Hori. He was born in Tokyo, Japan. He paints beautiful gold leaf paintings. This piece is acrylic, gold leaf and metal leaf on canvas.
The artist studied calligraphy in Japan. In 2004 he moved to New York where he began painting abstract works of acrylic on canvas.
Since 2009, Takefumi has been making gold and colored abstract works.
He currently lives and works in Brooklyn where he is surrounded by the hustle and bustle of everyday urban life. The energy of New York City is an inspiration.
His use of gold as a main material came about after long and intensive experiments.
His compositional forms such as circles, squares and rectangles are ideal forms for gold to work with other colors in his work.
The compositions of these elements are based on his experience with Japanese calligraphy. He merges the traditions of Eastern and Western art.
His works are in numerous collections including Tiffany and Co., Claridges Hotel...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
Sea Girt - Contemporary Abstract Poured Painting Ivory Violet, 2024
Located in Kent, CT
Sea Girt by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on Dibond panel create depth and surface textures throughout th...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Fruity Ramen Alchemy: Serendipity - Monochrome Minimalist Abstract Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo creates artworks that work to serve as a meditation for the viewer, drawing them toward the timeless concepts of truth, beauty, and goodness. H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Precious Moments - Gold Leaf Contemporary abstract swimmer painting
Located in DE
Katharina Hormel creates minimalistic landscape paintings featuring everyday scenes of life. Her art often portrays people engaged in their daily activities, such as taking a leisure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
1970's Enamel Metal Vasarely Silkscreen Screenprint Axo Kinetic Op Art Sculpture
Located in Surfside, FL
Victor Vasarely (1908-1997)
Axo
This piece is hand signed and numbered
circa 1972-1977
I have seen it described as enamel on steel and enamel on aluminium. it is a serigraph on meta...
Category
1970s Op Art Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Original Set-Nostalgia-British Awarded-ink gold leaf on canvas-DrawingTimeSeries
Located in London, GB
This Diptych in Ink and Gold leaf on canvass created by Shizico in early autumn when Dahlias take centre stage in her garden. The pictorial language in this series pays homage to Jap...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,377 Sale Price
20% Off
Beyond Mind and Matter: Peach & Gold Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Bruce Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Gestural abstract painting on paper with gold metallic powders and peach, blue, green and yellow colored enamel paint
"Beyond Mind and Matter", made in 2022 by Hudson Valley painter,...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Mixed Media Abstract Geometric: 2-Sided Collotype
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate and layered collotype on both sides of heavy bond paper by Patricia A. Pearce (American, b. 1948). The background of this piece is a collotype. Gold leaf, treated in a varie...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$535 Sale Price
30% Off
Glimpses No. 8 - Original Turquoise Green Gold Abstract Geometric Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander Eulert's original mixed media paintings on wood panels are abstract propositions of worlds where divergent forces coalesce into harmonious geometric interactions. He draws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Love Letter
By RETNA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Love Letter" by RETNA is a powerful example of graffiti-inspired calligraphy transformed into contemporary fine art. Painted in rich crimson enamel, this 2025 work features RETNA’s ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$110,000
Elements No. 13 -Turquoise Blue Gold Organic Abstract Geometric Original Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander Eulert's original mixed media paintings on wood panels are abstract propositions of worlds where divergent forces coalesce into harmonious geometric interactions. He draws ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Matisse Blue Nude—Drop a Like - Style Basquiat
Located in OIA, ES
In "Matisse Blue Nude—Drop a Like," Tirigall masterfully bridges classical art and contemporary urban expression. This striking interpretation transforms Matisse's serene figure into...
Category
2010s Street Art Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Blue Harmony
By RETNA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Blue Harmony" by RETNA is a striking example of contemporary urban calligraphy, rendered in radiant shades of blue with shimmering enamel and crystalline. This 2025 mixed media pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
$150,000
When You Love Someone!. From the Origin series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
They were created as an investigation into the beginnings of the current human social conditions with a focus on materiality and evolutionary information gathered from Paul Shepards ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Sea and Sand III
Located in Dallas, TX
Ink & gold on paper
Category
2010s Abstract Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold
April - Abstract Poured Painting Ivory Neutral Gray Blue Violet, 2023
Located in Kent, CT
This contemporary abstract poured painting, April by Susan English is a wonderful play of color, light, and composition. The layers of English's tinted polymer on aluminum create dep...
Category
2010s Contemporary Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Brian O'Neill's 'Deep Dive 1' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
Located in Denver, CO
Brian O'Neill's "Deep Dive 1" is an extraordinary original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches (30.48 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and showcases a masterful blen...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Metal Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Metal abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Metal abstract paintings available on 1stDibs. While artists have worked in this medium across a range of time periods, art made with this material during the 21st Century is especially popular. If you’re looking to add Abstract paintings created with this material to introduce a provocative pop of color and texture to an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, red, orange and other colors. There are many well-known artists whose body of work includes ceramic sculptures. Popular artists on 1stDibs associated with pieces like this include Topher Straus, Jimi Gleason, Bruce Murphy, and Cindy Shaoul. Frequently made by artists working in the Abstract, Contemporary, all of these pieces for sale are unique and many will draw the attention of guests in your home. Not every interior allows for large Metal abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 0.1 inches across are also available
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