The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
Find a collection of modern paintings, sculptures, prints and other fine art on 1stDibs.
Murano Glass and Bronze Sculpture with Two Birds by Zanetti
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century sculpture depicting two hand blown cockatoos perched on a doré bronze tree on a glass base signed Zanetti.
Blown Glass
Contemporary Art Tapestry in Ivory and Multicolored Cotton, North American
Located in Madrid, MD
Large-format artisan wall-hanging, meticulously handmade from 100% raw cotton thread derived from the agave plant, featuring natural dyed details. This textile piece offers a contemp...
Cotton
Bowl with Figures, White stoneware, h 10.5 cm; d 38 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Inese Margevica (1960) Education: 2004 – LU, master's degree of educational sciences in art pedagogy; 2001 – LMA, Master of Arts degree; 1990 – LMA, Department of Applied Decorative...
Stoneware
Set of 3 Porcelain Cup. From the Fragments of Our Love Story series
By Alex Hodge 1
Located in Miami Beach, FL
“Some days that’s me..” Some days that’s me and the world is an ocean. Vast and overwhelming, so I keep my eyes on the light of you. And like this we always guide one another home. ...
Porcelain, Paint
$5,636Sale Price|20% Off
sabine
By Patrick Brun
Located in Pasadena, CA
Patrick BRUN was born in Paris in 1941. After obtaining his Engineering degree, he began his professional life as a teacher in mathematics and physics. After this period, he started ...
Bronze
$18,500
Margaret VIII, Mid-Century Abstract Woven Tapestry, Textile Wall Sculpture
Located in Wilton, CT
Margaret VIII, flax, sisal and wool, 57" x 39", 1977. This Mid-Century Modern abstract woven tapestry was done by Postwar and Contemporary Polish textile...
Fabric, Textile, Tapestry, Wool, Thread
Seated Mother and Child
By Chaim Gross
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture on wood base. Signature, edition number 11/47, and date inscribed in bronze on back. Cast by Joel Meisner & Co., Plainview , NY (foundry mark lower verso). Height ...
Bronze
$1,400
"WavyOlive" Wall Sculpture-wood, orange, red, green, modernism, mid century, mcm
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"WavyOlive" is a minimalist and modernist maple wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. The piece was inspired by my love for simple bold colors and...
Wood, Paint
Bulldog Sculpture in Polished Aluminium, Modern Style, 2007, Unframed
Located in Roma, IT
Cast aluminium realized in 2007, and author's signature and bearing foundry mark. A striking and characterful aluminium sculpture of a bulldog by contemporary artist Christian Maas,...
Metal
$1,500
"Sungate II" Mid Century Modern Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Discover "Sungate II," a captivating wall sculpture that embodies modernist design. Crafted from solid poplar wood, this piece features a striking interplay of deep purple and rich b...
Wood, Paint
"Rebound" David Robinson Charles Barkley Basketball tile Mosaic Black & White
By Jonas Perkins
Located in San Antonio, TX
Jonas Perkins Texas African American Hill Country Artist Image Size: 48 x 42 Frame Size: 55 x 50 Medium: Ceramic Mosaic "Rebound" David Robinson Cha...
Mosaic
Portrait of Rebecca with Mask
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Portrait of Rebecca with Mask" c.1978, is an original cast paper bas relief sculpture by renown Russian artist Mihail Chemiakin, b.1943. It is hand signed and nu...
Other Medium
$132,600
Vestige
By Mauro Corda
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mauro Corda’s figurative sculptures maintain a reverence for classical and modernist traditions, while also expressing the artist’s voice. Though born in France, the artist hails fro...
Iron
$10,000 / item
Pablo Picasso 'Profil de taureau' (A. R. 317) Profile of a Bull Madoura Plaque
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Profil de taureau (A. R. 317) Terre de faïence plaque, painted and partially glazed, 1956, from the edition of 450, with the Empreinte Originale de Picass...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Sébastien (Sebastian), a nude bronze sculpture by Lili Mirante
By Lili Mirante
Located in PARIS, FR
Lili Mirante (Paris, 1966 – last picture in the gallery) is a woman artist who lives and works in Paris. Born into a family of artists (her father was a renowned watercolorist), she ...
Bronze
Finding Your Way
By Tim Cherry
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original Bronze inscribed with the Artist's name and edition number. 11/18
Bronze
Brutalist Relief Wall Sculpture
By Ron Hitchins
Located in London, GB
Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...
Fiberglass, Wood
Matrix Large Marble Sculpture, Modern Style, Signed, 1970s
By Robert Russin
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Matrix White Carrara Marble on marble base, singed and titled in plate. Created 1972 And exhibited in Solo exhibition in 1976 Le Galeria De Arte Moderno Dominican Republic. Robert...
Marble
Vintage Italian Silvered Nautilus Shell By Ruzzetti & Gow
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century Italian nautilus shell enhanced with silver plate overlay and presented on a silvered faux rock base. Signed Ruzzetti & Gow on the bottom.
Metal
$459,000
Hope Sculpture in Red and Blue, 36 inches, Acrylic and Metal, American Modern
Located in New York, NY
The specific information regarding edition will be provided at the time of sale. Please contact the seller for more details. Robert Indiana is one of the central figures of the Pop ...
Metal
"FRIDA'S WEDDING" FRIDA KAHLO BRONZE SCULPTURE
Located in San Antonio, TX
John Bennett (Born 1952) Fredericksburg, Texas Artist Image Size: 26 tall x 12 x 8 Medium: Bronze Sculpture "Frida's Wedding" Frida Kahlo John Bennett (Born 1952) John Bennett was de...
Bronze
Why Born a Slave (Replica after the original work)
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux (1827-1875) Why Born a Slave (Replica after the original work) Tinted terracotta or plaster, 60 cm in height, base 18 x 20 cm Provenance: Private collection...
Plaster
Girl With Green Hair Tribute To Picasso Murano Glass Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Girl With Green Hair Omaggio a Picasso (Tribute to Picasso) Murano glass sculpture 15.5" H x 12" W x 5" D This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the art...
Blown Glass
Venus Series, Signed Modern Aluminum Wall Sculpture by Amadeo Gabino
Located in Long Island City, NY
Established Spanish sculptor and graphic artist whose work reflects constructivist tendencies; geometry, architectonic strength and rigor and personal expression. Between 1958 and 19...
Metal
Pair Of Large Glass Candy Sculptures
By Studio Ahus
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Pair Of Modern Art Glass Candy Sculptures Large hand blown green, red dot and strip art glass candy by Studio Ahus Sweden signed and dated 1996, limited edition. 14Lx6Wx4.5H
Blown Glass
Podroz (Journey), Mid-Century Modern Woven Textile Wall Sculpture
By Agnieszka Ruszczynska-Szafranska
Located in Wilton, CT
Podroz (Journey) from the Kolodia series, linen, sisal, wool 60" x 56", 1986. This mid-century modern woven textile wall sculpture was done by fiber artist, Agnieszka Ruszczynska-Sza...
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Linen, Thread
Balance. Bronze sculpture 2006
Located in Zofingen, AG
Balance. The sculpture depicts a female figure standing on one leg. The other leg is bent at the knee. The sculpture itself is a symphony of semi-abstract forms that form the human b...
Bronze
$1,550
Woven AP, Abstract 3D Original Glass & Metal Wall Sculpture, modern design
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Woven AP, Size: 16" x 16" x 1'' inch, (...
Metal
"The Rust' Three Sculptures by Japanese Artist Aijiro Wakita
Located in Dallas, TX
Three sculptures from the series "The Rust" by renowned Japanese artist Aijiro Wakita, from a very prominent collection in Dallas The sculptures, were created in pieces of corten ste...
Steel
Exotic American Studio Craft Sculptural Coffee Table
Located in Rochester, NY
A unique handmade sculptural coffee table. Designed after the mask of Tutankhamun. Made by Joseph Dasta. 1990. Solid cherry, aniline dye, lacquer. Hand rubbed finish. Hand planed bo...
Wood, Lacquer
Linear 2, Abstract Original Metal Wall Sculpture, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Linear 2, Size: 34" x 60" x 3'' inch,86 x153x8 cm...
Metal
$11,211Sale Price|20% Off
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
Visage de femme (Woman's Face), 1953
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage de femme (Woman's Face), 1953 is a vibrantly colored pitcher decorated with contrasting saturated greens against chestnut ...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Glaze, Engraving
Show of Interest
By Brad Rude
Located in Bozeman, MT
Artist Brad Rude was born in Montana and has lived in Walla Walla, Washington most of his life. His journeys through his grandfather's folk art studio left...
Bronze, Enamel
Iphigenie
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacques LE BESCOND (born in CAEN in 1945) was young when he started to sculpture. He was particularly fond of wood. His encounter with a craftsman w...
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Cheetahs
Located in Rome, IT
Fantastic pair of gilt bronze Cheetahs sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Bronze
As You Pray and Your Name Plays....Diptych... Porcelain cups
By Alex Hodge 1
Located in Miami Beach, FL
“As you pray...” As you pray, saying only my name, so I might save you from the monotony of waking up on a Wednesday by playing piano. My fingers only tap the keys that make you sing...
Porcelain, Paint
Ron Hitchins Mid-Century Modernist Wall Sculpture
By Ron Hitchins
Located in London, GB
Striking Ron Hitchins wooden architectural sculpture, signed on the back by the artist. An extremely rare example of the artist working with wood. Year: ...
Wood, Paint
Brutalist Relief Wall Sculpture
By Ron Hitchins
Located in London, GB
Original handmade fibreglass relief sculpture from Ron Hitchins' own home. Uniquely handmade and signed by the artist. Part of a series of 3 (see our other listings for the other two...
Fiberglass, Wood
$93,600
Buffalo, 2008
By Valay Shende
Located in Atlanta, GA
Valay Shende is an Indian sculptor and video artist born in Nagpur, Maharashtra in 1980. He received his Diploma in Art Education in Nagpur in 2000 bef...
Metal, Brass
Paire de bougeoirs éléphants
Located in PARIS, FR
EDITION Each monogrammed, stamped, dated and marked: FxL; Lalanne; 85; Artcurial dated 85 One numbered on a metal label inside a wick: E A 41/80 LITERATURE François-Marie Barnier et Jean-Gabriel Mitterrand, Claude et François...
Porcelain
Coast2Coast, Abstract 3D, Original Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass and Metal Wall Sculpture, Year: 2022 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Coast 2 Coast, Size: 36" x 72" x 8'' inch, 9...
Metal
Water, Original Glass Wall Sculpture
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karo Martirosyan, Work: Original Artwork, Medium: Glass Wall Sculpture, Year: 2024 Style: Contemporary Art, Subject: Water, Size: 37.5" x 77.5" x 1'' inch, 95x197x3 cm...
Metal
$84,500
Aspiration
By Tolla Inbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tolla Inbar is an international sculpture artist. Born in Germany in 1958, Tolla attended the Merz school in Stuttgart until 1971. There she specializing in the art of ceramics and s...
Bronze
“The Gangsters’ Car”, Tintin collection, Series 1, Tintin in America, metal
Located in Valladolid, ES
A fantastic figure from the In Tintin’s Car (Series 1) collection, specifically model 58, “The Gangsters’ Car,” from the Tintin in America book, circa 2002. This scene is one of the...
Metal
Flowers For Mother
By Albert Wein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A terracotta figural group titled " Flowers For Mother" The marble version which won the Gold Medal at the National Academy of Design in New York in 1979 is featured in the Wein book...
Terracotta
$2,500
Large Abstract Landscape Pastel Drawing Painting San Francisco Artist, Megan #6
By Dennis Leon
Located in Surfside, FL
It has a variegated texture to it. It is signed and titled. Large format drawing or painting in pastel or crayon. Dennis Leon, was a San Francisco Bay Area sculptor and art instruct...
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
$2,500
Large Abstract Landscape Pastel Drawing Painting San Francisco Artist, Megan #13
By Dennis Leon
Located in Surfside, FL
It has a variegated texture to it. It is signed and titled. Large format drawing or painting in pastel or crayon. pastoral landscape with boulders and rocks in pasture. Dennis Leon, ...
Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
"Waikiki" Wall Sculpture mid century modern, modernism, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Waikiki" is a minimalist and modernist, solid wood wall sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Artist Scott Troxel says "The piece is part of my popular "S...
Wood, Paint
$2,350
"Blue Palms" Metal Sculpture- steel, mid century modern, blue, cyan, monochrome
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Blue Palms" is a fun modernist freestanding sculpture that brings bold statement to wherever it is placed. Made from .25" thick powder coated mild steel, it is vibrant and durable ...
Steel
$2,600
"Lomi" Yellow Mid Century Modern Geometric Wood Wall Sculpture by Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Lomi" is a captivating modernist wall sculpture that truly makes a statement. Crafted from solid poplar wood, its stout form is enhanced by striking green and yellow glossy resin pa...
Wood, Paint
$3,250
"Boofy (Large Version) Mid Century Wood Wall Sculpture- by Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
"Boofy (Large Version)" is a minimalist and modernist wood wall sculpture reminiscent of both mid century modern forms and bold graphic design. Boofy is part of my popular "Small Po...
Wood, Paint
$3,500
"Spinnaker" Mixed Media Wall Sculpture (Bright blue, wood, white, monochrome)
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Spinnaker is a modern mixed media wall sculpture. Made from MDF, acrylic and repurposed Black cherry wood. This is the second piece I made as I begin to experiment with additional ma...
Wood, Paint
"Beacon" Wood Wall Architectural Sculpture by American Artist Scott Troxel
By Scott Troxel
Located in Marmora, NJ
Evoking both nostalgia and a forward-looking vision, "Beacon" is a dynamic wood wall sculpture that captures the essence of mid-century modernism. Pigmented lacquer on poplar wood cr...
Wood, Paint
Assemblage Collage Painting/Sculpture with Pennies and Scrap Civil Rights Artist
By William R. Christopher
Located in Surfside, FL
Titled "In G-d We Trust" signed dated and titled verso. there is also a gallery label. Mixed Media wall hanging in a pop art style. Background of pennies and then the foreground is l...
Mixed Media
$13,000
Elegant
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jean-Louis Corby was born in 1951 and was predominantly influenced creatively by the 1970s. The 1970s were a period of consolidation and growth in the arts, most often characterised ...
Bronze
Check with L, 2006
Located in Atlanta, GA
For sculptor/ painter/ photographer Roberto Santo, art became a way of life when, at age16, he embarked upon an apprenticeship with Bob Peak, the celebra...
Bronze
$7,046Sale Price|20% Off
Rève (assise)
Located in Villafranca Di Verona, IT
Numbered and limited to 12 copies ( 8 + 4 P.A) Artwork signed Authenticity: Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery Invoice from the gallery Sculpture: bronze, metal,...
Bronze
"A Secret" bronze sculpture of a rounded figure whispering to another
By Monica Wyatt
Located in Edgartown, MA
I first realized my love for visual storytelling when I began producing and directing television shows. Starting with the writer’s script, my palette was everything seen through the ...
Bronze
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Two Women
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Lohman studied at John Herron Art Institute, and Cranbrook and Yale for graduate work. Assisted Carl Milles at Cranbrook Academy before becoming Director of Fine Arts there from 1947...
Wood