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NEO-EXPRESSIONIST STYLE

A resurgence of interest in Expressionism, Pop art, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and other movements gained steam among artists of the 1970s and ’80s, in part as a reaction to the austerity of the prevailing minimalism and Conceptual art of the era. A decadent, bold and brash art style called Neo-Expressionism saw painters returning to figural representation, creating highly textured works that were imbued with intensely personal narratives.

Neo-Expressionist paintings are sensuous in nature and highly subjective in meaning. Expressive brushwork, highly pigmented colors and layered forms and materials lent sculptural attributes to the work and were used to depict symbolic narratives from history, mythology and the artist’s personal experience. 

Prominent figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat led the Neo-Expressionist movement in the United States with paintings and prints that were raw, emotional and often violent in nature. In Germany, Die Neuen Wilden (the “New Fauves”) was the name given to a group of postwar artists that included the likes of sculptor Georg Baselitz and Gerhard Richter, a painter and photographer who explored the possibilities of both abstraction and realism, sometimes in a single piece. The work of the New Fauves — labeled as such for its return to Fauvism’s textured brushwork and use of vibrant colors — shares commonalities with Neo-Expressionism, and Baselitz was a pioneer of the movement in Europe. In addition, Willem de Kooning’s pulsating action paintings and Julian Schnabel’s experimentation with the materiality of paintings also took shape during this period.

“I was trying to make paintings different from the paintings that I saw a lot of at the time, which were mostly minimal, and they were highbrow and alienating, and I wanted to make very direct paintings that most people would feel the emotion behind when they saw them,” said Basquiat. 

Neo-Expressionism generated some polarizing opinions, with some celebrating the revival of personal subjectivity in art while others criticizing the movement for being too commercially driven and nostalgic. But most experts agree that Neo-Expressionism was a huge commercial success and culturally impactful, paving the way for the postmodern work of artists like Richter and Sigmar Polke. 

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Style: Neo-Expressionist
"Heroin Kills" Large Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
"Heroin Kills" Large Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting

"Heroin Kills" Large Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

Heroin Kills is a cry from the soul from Berlin. A contemporary of Basquiat in the New York art scene of the 1980's Berlin was very much on the frontline when it came to witnessing t...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Titulado "The basket" - Óleo sobre tela - Año 2006 - Sin enmarcar
Titulado "The basket" - Óleo sobre tela - Año 2006 - Sin enmarcar

Titulado "The basket" - Óleo sobre tela - Año 2006 - Sin enmarcar

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Firmado por el artista en la parte superior En la parte trasera, va nuevamente firmado, fechado del año 2006 y titulado Estado de conservación bueno Se presenta sin enmarcar la ob...

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Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil

"Liberty Now! " Large Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
"Liberty Now! " Large Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting

"Liberty Now! " Large Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

This piece is stoked with imagery and icons. Immediately recognisable in this painting are the Statue of Liberty, and the Guardian Angels, but there are other, more subtle images thr...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Cambell's Warhol Soup.  Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
Cambell's Warhol Soup.  Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting

Cambell's Warhol Soup. Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

Where once Warhol led the charge Sax Berlin has assumed the mantle and is in the vanguard of the renaissance of Neo-Expressionism. This is a witty take on the famous Campbell Soup sc...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

"Angel of Manhattan". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
"Angel of Manhattan". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

"Angel of Manhattan". Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

A large, monochrome painting that maximises Berlin's skill. In this piece, which appears deceptively simple Berlin has channeled his raw  energy into a painting that has massive impa...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Oil, Acrylic

Equality
Equality

Equality

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

"Sharp Edge" Neo Expressionism from the studio of Sax Berlin. Reflecting on his time living and painting on the streets of New York City in the 1980's and a contemporary of Basquiat and Haring...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Protocol 29 - Abstract Figurative Black Orange Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
Protocol 29 - Abstract Figurative Black Orange Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

Protocol 29 - Abstract Figurative Black Orange Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Protocol 27 - Abstract Figurative Colorful Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
Protocol 27 - Abstract Figurative Colorful Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

Protocol 27 - Abstract Figurative Colorful Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Mixed Media

Schematic 14 - Modern Black & White Abstract Figurative Street Artwork on Canvas
Schematic 14 - Modern Black & White Abstract Figurative Street Artwork on Canvas

Schematic 14 - Modern Black & White Abstract Figurative Street Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Animal Rights
Animal Rights

Animal Rights

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

When Muhammad Ali appears in your dreams there's bound to be a message! As a compassionate man Berlin feels strongly about many of the issues that affect our world. Animal Rights...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Love is Blue
Love is Blue

Ford CrullLove is Blue, 1998

$17,600Sale Price|20% Off

Love is Blue

By Ford Crull

Located in Brooklyn, NY

“My work can be understood through the mind, but it is best felt with the heart, experienced through the emotions, recognized as a manifestation of the spiritual that is born on the ...

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1990s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil

"Rights". Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting
"Rights". Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting

"Rights". Contemporary Neo Expressionist Painting

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

The goat plays a strange role in mythology and legend; perhaps its ambivalence, appearing on both sides of the spectrum, give it the appeal it enjoys. Most ancient cultures from the Assyrians via the ancient Greeks and Vikings have a goat appear in their legends. Berlin’s goat skulls...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Gold Leaf

Caldentey  Vertical  Little  Blue  Boat  original neo-expressionist acrylic
Caldentey  Vertical  Little  Blue  Boat  original neo-expressionist acrylic

Caldentey Vertical Little Blue Boat original neo-expressionist acrylic

By Toni Caldentey

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

boat- original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY Virtual framed Perfect state CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - S...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Lady Day Acrylic Painting, Neo-Expressionist, Unframed, 2010-
Lady Day Acrylic Painting, Neo-Expressionist, Unframed, 2010-

Lady Day Acrylic Painting, Neo-Expressionist, Unframed, 2010-

By Sax Berlin

Located in Brecon, Powys

Homage to Billie Holliday. Created in his idiosyncratic New York City style Berlin, himself a keen jazz musician, pays tribute to one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, the legendary Billie Holliday. Nicknamed Lady Day...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Iversione orancione. Vibrant landscape, Contemporary Mountains Acrylic Painting
Iversione orancione. Vibrant landscape, Contemporary Mountains Acrylic Painting

Iversione orancione. Vibrant landscape, Contemporary Mountains Acrylic Painting

By Andrzej Borowski

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary acrylic landscape painting by Polish artist Andrzej Borowski. The Artist is fascinated with mediterranean views and how the landscape is changing during the day and with...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Art Brut Surrealist figurative abstract Philadelphia Artist
Art Brut Surrealist figurative abstract Philadelphia Artist

Art Brut Surrealist figurative abstract Philadelphia Artist

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Jesse Soifer (1932-2013). Untitled #10, 1969. Ink on paper, sheet measures 12 x 18 inches. Dated and signed with artist monogram. Estate stamp on verso sheet with assignation numb...

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1960s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Paper, Ink

Weight of Presence 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract-Expressionism, Colour

Weight of Presence 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract-Expressionism, Colour

By Janet Adebayo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Jan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Heat Between Us 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract-Expressionism, Colour

Heat Between Us 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract-Expressionism, Colour

By Janet Adebayo

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Jan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Stretch - Original Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
The Stretch - Original Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

The Stretch - Original Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Lines of Thought - Contemporary Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Art on Canvas
Lines of Thought - Contemporary Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Art on Canvas

Lines of Thought - Contemporary Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Art on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

The Leap - Original Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
The Leap - Original Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

The Leap - Original Abstract Modern Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel
"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel

"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel

By Devon Brockopp-Hammer

Located in Soquel, CA

"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel Abstract composition by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). This piece is hi...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

Spike Head - Abstract Quirky Figurative Portrait Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
Spike Head - Abstract Quirky Figurative Portrait Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

Spike Head - Abstract Quirky Figurative Portrait Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Birdhead 11 - Contemporary Quirky Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas
Birdhead 11 - Contemporary Quirky Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

Birdhead 11 - Contemporary Quirky Figurative Mixed Media Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Neo-Expressionist Acrylic Painting of Sailboat in Storm, Framed
Neo-Expressionist Acrylic Painting of Sailboat in Storm, Framed

Neo-Expressionist Acrylic Painting of Sailboat in Storm, Framed

By Toni Caldentey

Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL

sailboat in a storm. original neo-expressionist acrylic painting contemporary work by the mallorquin artist Toni CALDENTEY virtual framed CALDENTEY, Toni - (Portocolom, Mallorca - ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Acrylic

Aegean clouds. Vibrant landscape, Contemporary Mountains Acrylic Painting

Aegean clouds. Vibrant landscape, Contemporary Mountains Acrylic Painting

By Andrzej Borowski

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary acrylic landscape painting by Polish artist Andrzej Borowski. Artist is fascinated with mediterranean views and how the landscape is changing during the day and with eve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hunt Slonem Oil Painting "Joy 3" Black and White Bunny
Hunt Slonem Oil Painting "Joy 3" Black and White Bunny

Hunt Slonem Oil Painting "Joy 3" Black and White Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Houston, TX

Hunt Slonem Oil Painting "Joy 3" Black and White Bunny A single rabbit gestured in black on a white background in a vintage frame Unframed: 8 x 6 inches Framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inches *...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mixed Media Collage Neo Expressionist Painting, Drawing NYC Artist
Mixed Media Collage Neo Expressionist Painting, Drawing NYC Artist

Mixed Media Collage Neo Expressionist Painting, Drawing NYC Artist

By Loren Munk

Located in Surfside, FL

Loren Munk (American, b. 1951), mixed media painting "Romulus & Remus", signed "Munk '89", 13" x 19" inches sheet, framed 20.25" x 26" inches. In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus are twin brothers whose story tells the events that led to the founding of the city of Rome and the Roman Kingdom by Romulus. The killing of Remus by his brother, and other tales from their story, have inspired artists throughout the ages. Since ancient times, the image of the twins being suckled by a she-wolf (dog) has been a symbol of the city of Rome and the ancient Romans. The artist Loren Munk (born 1951) is primarily known for his YouTube nickname James Kalm as an uploader of videos about New York exhibitions, amongst others. He presents himself as a maker of contemporary paintings for several decades and of cubist paintings of urban imagery. Munk has received accolades for his drawings and mosaics. He differs from traditional mosaic artists by the manner in which he incorporates glass into his decorative paintings. His unique and innovative use of materials such as mirror, gold-leaf and glass mosaic affirmed him as a founding force of Kitsch Art and a leading member of New York Neo-Expressionism. Munk's work debuted in SoHo in 1981 with a double show at J. Fields Gallery and Gabrielle Bryers. Since then, he has overseen an international career. In addition to exhibiting in Brazil, France, Germany and the United States, Munk has received national and overseas, public and private commissions. He is well represented in important collections throughout Europe, South and North America and the Middle East. Most recently, Munk has been producing a series of paintings which tackle the subject of art itself through a historical and diagrammatic lens. Munk documents the New York art world in YouTube videos, using the name James Kalm. Timeline: 1979 Attended Art Students League, New York 1973-75 Attended University of Maryland at Ramstein, Germany while in US Army 1969-72 Attended Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho 1951 Born, Salt Lake City, Utah Select Group Exhibitions 2018 “Under Erasure” curated by Heather and Raphael Rubinstein at Pierogi Gallery New York 2016 "It Was Never Linear: Recent Painting" at the Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln Neb. with: Robert Bordo, Dawn Clements, Lois Dodd, Michelle Grabner, Colin Prahl, Peter Saul, Barbara Takenaga, and Stanley Whitney 2014 "Some Artists" curated by Matthew Deleget at Minus Space. David Diao, Mary Beth Edelson, Alfred Jensen, George Maciunas, Loren Munk, Ward Shelley, John Zinsser 2013 "Coming Together: Surviving Sandy Year 1" curated by Phong Bui for the Dedalus Foundation, "The Decline and Fall of the Art World: Part I" curated by Nick Lawrence at Freight+Volume, N.Y. "Reticulate" at McKenzie Fine Art Inc., N.Y. "The Pyramids Along the Nile" at English Kills Gallery 2012 "When We Were Ancient" organized by Ethan Petitt at Teddy's Bar, Williamsburg "Heroes" curated by Julie Torres at Small Black Door, Ridgewood Queens, N.Y. 2011 "ABC123" curated by Janet Goleas at Eric Firestone Gallery, East Hampton, N.Y. "6 Who Paint" curated by Fred Valentine at Big & Small/Casual, Long Island City, N.Y. "It's All Good: Apocalypse Now" curated by Richard Timperio, Side Show Gallery, Brooklyn, N.Y. "Paper 2011" at Janet Kurnatowski Gallery, Brooklyn. "NEW year NEW work NEW faces" by Jason Andrew and Deborah Brown at Storefront Gallery. "Unfinished Pictures" curated by Kristin Calabrese...

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1980s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

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Paint, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker

Blue Light Randle

Blue Light Randle

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Woodmere, OH

Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Edith in Song

Edith in Song

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Woodmere, OH

Hunt Slonem (b. 1951) is an internationally celebrated American artist whose vibrant and instantly recognizable works have made him one of the most collectible contemporary painters ...

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Neo-expressionist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Neo-Expressionist 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 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, orange, red, pink and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Hunt Slonem, Enzio Wenk, Sax Berlin, and Jean Sanglar. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Acrylic 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 Neo-Expressionist paintings, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for 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 $39 and tops out at $215,000, while the average work sells for $4,387.