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Contemporary Still-life Paintings

CONTEMPORARY STYLE

Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.

Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.

The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.

Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.

Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Contemporary
Color:  Gold
Blue Flower in Tower, Ink, egg tempera and gold leaf, illustrated architectural
Located in Dallas, TX
"Blue Flower in Tower" is an enchanting creation by Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos, of an illustrated, dancing blue flower growing out of an architectural structure. The background i...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

A Playful Disposition 4, Magdelena Morey, Floral painting, Contemporary art
Located in Deddington, GB
A Playful Disposition 4 by Magdelena Morey [2022] A Playful Disposition 4 is a cheerful, original abstract floral painting by Magdalena Morey. This co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Grandiose - Elegant oil and gold tree painting, pink blossoms, landscape, nature
Located in Dallas, TX
"Grandiose" is a stunning oil painting of an elegant tree with pink blossoms. The background is gold and has a rich feeling. Artist Anastasia Gklava is an expert at applying gold lea...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Nest: Black Swallowtails by Pam Burnley-Schol, 2021, Oil Painting on Gold Leaf
Located in Dallas, TX
Nest: Black Swallowtails, 2021 Oil painting on gold leaf 16 x 16 in. Signed, titled, and dated on back of frame by Pam Burnley-Schol. "My w...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Jicky
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Jicky', elaborately and exquisitely painted by Adrienne Sherman in oil on panel with a lacquer-like luster. The original painting is rich and reflective, and depicts the artist's do...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Tulip
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Tulip', oil, alabaster and gold leaf on panel is 10 x 10 inches, and created in 2019 ay American artist Stephanie Peek. This white tulip flower appears to float in mid air, and it glows on its small, jewel like panel, that is 10 x 10 inches. Peek's floral series...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Clams #18 (Contemporary Realist Still Life Painting of Shells with Gold Leaf)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Clams #18" By Matthew Hopkins, 2021 Oil on panel 6x8 inches 9.5x11.5 inches framed Matthew Hopkins corrals commonplace, household objects as the subject of his charming, often miniature depictions in oil. In a recent series, Hopkins turns to the sea to gathers up clam shells, a fascinating shape produced in nature, where similar to snowflakes, no two are the same. Hopkins infuses texture, light and shadow into these uniquely painted gems, and tops off each one with a bit of 24 carat gold leaf! The painting is complimented with a traditional gold frame that can be hung or propped on a tabletop. Ideal for your entryway, or as an enviable gift for a fellow fan of traditional still life painting...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pinecone #3 (Contemporary Realist Still Life Painting of Pinecone w/ Gold Leaf)
Located in Hudson, NY
Realistic still life painting of a brown pinecone with gold leaf tips on a warm yellow earth toned background "Pinecone #3" By Matthew Hopkins, 2021 Oil on panel 6 x 8 inches unframe...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed by Pam Burnley-Schol Oil paint and 24K gold and aluminum leaf on panel 24 x 24 x 2 in.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Wenceslas Clown, 1347
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Wenceslas Crown', elaborately and exquisitely painted by Adrienne Sherman in oil on panel with a lacquer-like luster. The original painting is rich and reflective, and depicts a gor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Iro (hana) #495
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Kaoru Mansour. "Iro (hana) #495" is a contemporary mixed media piece, acrylic, paper, 22K gold leaf, pen, and glitter on canvas by Japanese, female artist Kaoru Mansour...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Pinecone #7 (Contemporary Realist Still Life Oil Painting of Conifer, Gold Leaf)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Pinecone #7" By Matthew Hopkins, 2021 Oil on panel 5x5 inches 8.5x8.5 inches framed Matthew Hopkins corrals commonplace, household objects as the subject of his charming, often mi...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pinecone #9 (Contemporary Realist Still Life Oil of Pinecone with Gold Leaf)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Pinecone #9" By Matthew Hopkins, 2021 Oil on panel 5x5 inches 8.5x8.5 inches framed Matthew Hopkins corrals commonplace, household objects as the subject of his charming, often miniature depictions in oil. In a recent series, Hopkins gathers up dozens of pinecones, a fascinating shape produced in nature, where similar to snowflakes, no two are the same. Hopkins infuses texture, light and shadow into these uniquely painted gems, and tops off each one with a bit of 24 carat gold leaf! The painting is complimented with a traditional gold frame that can be hung or propped on a tabletop. Ideal for your entryway, or as an enviable gift for a fellow fan of traditional still life painting...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

The Gift - Still Life with Ruby Throated Hummingbird and Perfume Bottle, Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
A colorful humming bird flits around an empty perfume bottle in Felipe Alfaro's small painting entitled "The Gift #6". Swaths of gold enhance the abstr...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Mixed Media

Trumpet Flower and Nap #101
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Kaoru Mansour. "Trumpet Flower and Nap #101" is a contemporary mixed media piece, acrylic, paper, 22K gold leaf, pen, glitter, and thread ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Lilies In The Valley, Large gold painting with colorful nature, flower palette
Located in Dallas, TX
"Lilies in the Valley" is a stunning, elegant painting depicting a powerful, vibrant flowers in the surrounded by a rich golden background. Artist Anastasia Gklava is an expert at ap...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"The Gift", Pink and gold leaf painting with blossoming bright flowers, floral
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Gift" is a stunning, elegant painting depicting a bright pink potted floral in the center, surrounded by a rich golden background. Artist Anastasia Gklava is an expert at applyi...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Moonlight Walking, Landscape gold leaf & oil painting with trees and a full moon
Located in Dallas, TX
"Moonlight Walking" is a stunning, elegant painting depicting a pattern of trees, like an olive grove, and a dramatic full moon above. A rich golden background embraces everything. A...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Elisir d’Amore Colorful fuchsia pink flower, Oil on canvas with gold background
Located in Dallas, TX
"Elisir d’Amore" is a stunning, bright, minimal style painting with a tropical fuchsia flower in the centre of a rich golden background. Artist Anastasia Gklava is an expert at apply...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"Luscious", Colorful fuchsia pink flora, Oil on canvas with gold background
Located in Dallas, TX
"Luscious" is a stunning, bright, minimal style painting with a tropical fuchsia and white flower in the centre of a rich golden background. Artist Anastasia Gklava is an expert at a...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Alga Aligata No. 5 - seaweed kelp oceanic abstracted work on paper
Located in Burlingame, CA
Original work of art that utilizes both painting and drawing - Mixed-media: Sumi Ink, graphite, metallic pigment and acrylic on Moulin de Larroque paper, made by hand in a mill in Fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Love Seat / oil painting of a chair for two
Located in Burlingame, CA
Love Seat oil painting features a pink chair for two that is painted with oil on mylar with gold leaf that has been mounted to wood. The painting is part...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Alga Aligata No. 4- seaweed kelp oceanic abstracted work on paper
Located in Burlingame, CA
Mixed-media: Sumi Ink, graphite, metallic pigment and acrylic on Moulin de Larroque paper, made by hand in a mill in France. The mixed media work is inspired by seaweed / kelp at a E...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Metal, Gold Leaf

"Regal Glory", 4-panel canvas, bright pink floral wreath, golden background
Located in Dallas, TX
"Regal Glory" is a stunning, bright painting with fuchsia, pink, purple and white tropical flowers and flora, in the centre of a rich golden background. "Elation I, II, III & IV" mak...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Gold leaf, Mixed Media, Still Life Painting, Catherine Howe, Opal Painting(gold)
Located in White Plains, NY
'Opal Painting (gold)' 2018 by Catherine Howe. Fluorescent & mica pigments in acrylic mediums, 24K gold leaf gilded on canvas, 30 x 30 in.. This painting features Howe's signature ab...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Jal, Round Painting, Acrylic, Ink on canvas, Gold & Silver leaf, Blue "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Seema Kohli - Jal - 36 inches diameter (unframed size) Acrylic and ink on canvas with 24ct gold and silver leaf Inclusive of shipment in ready to hang form...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Silver, Gold Leaf

Message in a Bottle
Located in Burlingame, CA
Sublime yellow roses in a water filled vase, from Elena Zolotnitsky who is Inspired by the concepts of beauty, adolescence, and time passing, Zolotnotsky’s personal and intimate oi...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Clams #19 (Contemporary Realist Still Life Painting of Shells with Gold Leaf)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Clams #19" By Matthew Hopkins, 2021 Oil on panel 6x8 inches 9.5x11.5 inches framed Matthew Hopkins corrals commonplace, household objects as the subject of his charming, often miniature depictions in oil. In a recent series, Hopkins turns to the sea to gathers up clam shells, a fascinating shape produced in nature, where similar to snowflakes, no two are the same. Hopkins infuses texture, light and shadow into these uniquely painted gems, and tops off each one with a bit of 24 carat gold leaf! The painting is complimented with a traditional gold frame that can be hung or propped on a tabletop. Ideal for your entryway, or as an enviable gift for a fellow fan of traditional still life painting...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Clams #20 (Contemporary Realist Still Life in Oil of Clam Shell, Gold Leaf)
Located in Hudson, NY
"Clams #20" By Matthew Hopkins, 2021 Oil on panel 6x8 inches 9.5x11.5 inches framed Matthew Hopkins corrals commonplace, household objects as the subject of his charming, often min...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

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Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Contemporary still-life paintings 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 still-life paintings 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, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Jennifer Hornyak, Andrea Stajan-Ferkul, Zhang Wei Guang, and Marc Zimmerman. 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 Contemporary still-life paintings, so small editions measuring 1.25 inches across are also available. Prices for still-life paintings 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 $102 and tops out at $1,023,500, while the average work sells for $3,010.

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