Perhaps one of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, its practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way.
ORIGINS OF POP ART
CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART
POP ARTISTS TO KNOW
ORIGINAL POP ART ON 1STDIBS
The Pop art movement started in the United Kingdom as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period’s consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture.
Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style.
Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. Other key characteristics of Pop art include appropriation of imagery and techniques from popular and commercial culture; use of different media and formats; repetition in imagery and iconography; incorporation of mundane objects from advertisements, cartoons and other popular media; hard edges; and ironic and witty treatment of subject matter.
Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Most of the best-known American artists associated with Pop art started in commercial art (Warhol made whimsical drawings as a hobby during his early years as a commercial illustrator), a background that helped them in merging high and popular culture.
Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent Pop artist that was active in the United States. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. Recontextualizing a lowbrow image by importing it into a fine-art context was a trademark of his style. Neo-Pop artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami further blurred the line between art and popular culture.
Pop art rose to prominence largely through the work of a handful of men creating works that were unemotional and distanced — in other words, stereotypically masculine. However, there were many important female Pop artists, such as Rosalyn Drexler, whose significant contributions to the movement are recognized today. Best known for her work as a playwright and novelist, Drexler also created paintings and collages embodying Pop art themes and stylistic features.
Read more about the history of Pop art and the style’s famous artists, and browse the collection of original Pop art paintings, prints, photography and other works for sale on 1stDibs.
Pastel Candy Mosaic Contemporary Clay Relief Wall Sculpture
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Pastel candy mosaic wall sculpture composed of hand modeled clay forms arranged in a dense contemporary relief with playful sculptural texture. This contemporary clay relief transfo...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$188,900
Yayoi Kusama -Original HAND SIGNED 7/30 Pumpkin (Red) Sculpture on base with box
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
Yayoi Kusama Extremely scarce - true collectors item - one of only 30 in the entire world hand signed by the artist. Original Limited Edition hand signed and numbered Pumpkin (Red),...
Resin, Ceramic, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker
$825
Nevermind - Playful Steel & Metal Street Sign Inspired Free Standing Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Positive street signs and mindful messages characterize the work of multidisciplinary artist Scott Froschauer. Froschauer utilizes a practice called "cultural jamming," which appropr...
Metal, Steel
$1,392
Natural Abstract Clay Mosaic Relief Sculpture With Botanical Forms Wall Art
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Natural is a contemporary clay mosaic relief sculpture composed of hand-shaped spherical elements, botanical clusters and layered pastel color relationships. Created in 2026, this u...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$1,180
Blue Floral Bubble Clay Wall Relief 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Texture
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Blue floral bubble clay wall relief in hand molded ceramic forming a 3D mosaic panel with layered texture and multicolor composition. This wall-mount...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
"In Case of Emergency Break Glass" Numbered Edition of 40 12" x18" x2"
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Plastic Jesus is a Los Angeles based street artist that specializes in bold stencil and installation work, inspired by world news events, society, the urban environment, culture and ...
Mirror, Mixed Media
$1,080Sale Price|60% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "STORMTROOPER HELMET" from Huichol ALTERATIONS
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
"STORMTROOPER HELMET" ALTERATION ART . . .is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fin artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol arti...
Glass, Plastic, Mixed Media
$4,131
Large Abstract Bubble Wall Sculpture in Hand Molded Clay 3D Mosaic Panel
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Large abstract bubble wall sculpture in hand molded clay forming a multicolor 3D mosaic panel with high relief surface. This large-scale wall sculpture is composed of individually h...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
$991
Eliara. Emergence series. bronze-toned ceramic sculpture , abstract female form
Located in Oslo, NO
Eliara embodies the moment of becoming — a fragile yet powerful transition between stillness and life. Emerging from an undefined mass, the form evokes a body in the process of awake...
Ceramic, Glaze
$420
Infinite Clearance II - Original Steel Diamond Shaped Street Sign Inspired Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Positive street signs and mindful messages characterize the work of multidisciplinary artist Scott Froschauer. Froschauer utilizes a practice called "cultural jamming," which appropr...
Metal, Steel
$2,800
"In Case of Emergency Break Glass" Moet Chandon Compact Edition FireExtinguisher
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Plastic Jesus is a Los Angeles based street artist that specializes in bold stencil and installation work, inspired by world news events, society, the urban environment, culture and ...
Metal
Chroma 'El Toro' Sculpture, Huichol Series, Mixed Media, 2026
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERTATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and ...
Glass, Mixed Media
$875Sale Price|58% Off
CHROMA-"MICK JAGGER" HOMAGE TO THE ROLLING STONES-ALTERATION SERIES
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . .is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fin artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and mexican Huichol ...
Glass, Mixed Media
$1,800
CHRIOMA aka Rick Wolfryd SNOOPY TP .0003 . . . best of CHROMA 2026
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
CHROMA — Beaded Snoop Dawg Figure (Huichol Technique) A sculptural reinterpretation of an iconic cultural figure through the CHROMA language—where contemporary form meets traditiona...
Glass, Mixed Media
$990Sale Price|58% Off
Chroma "MI AMOR" Sculpture, Mariachi Series, Huichol Mixed Media, Signed 2025
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERTATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and ...
Glass, Mixed Media
Hand-Sculpted 3D Candy Mosaic Sculpture – Retro Gumball Machine in Yellow Clay
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This playful and nostalgic piece from the Fake Candies series captures the spirit of mid-century joy through a hand-modeled 3D gumball machine, composed entirely of colorful clay “ca...
Clay
$950Sale Price|70% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd " ULTRA RARE BATMOVIL " from Huichol Alterations
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
SPECIAL COLLECTIBLE BATMAN ITEM UNIQUE IN THE WORLD!! 1/1 THE GOTHAM CITY'S SON . . . a more traditional HUICHOL style sculpture. Looks great on any wall in any room!!! ALTERATION ...
Mixed Media
$850Sale Price|66% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd" La Gioconda " Mexican Huichol Beaded Art Sculpture
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
Mixed Media
$850Sale Price|78% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Arturito" III from Huichol Alteration Series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Famous Sculpture in the style of Star Wars R2-D2 in Mexican Huichol Style CHROMA (Rick Wolfryd) – R2D2, STAR WARS SERIES Alteration Art Sculpture Huichol Glass Beadwork R2D2 fro...
Glass, Mixed Media
Chroma 'El Toro 2' Sculpture, Huichol Series, Mixed Media, 2026
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERTATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and ...
Glass, Mixed Media
Hebru Brantley Flyboy (Hebru Brantley art toy)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley (Hebru Brantley art toy), 2017. New in its original packaging. Medium: Painted cast vinyl. Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches (22.9 x 20.3 x 10.2 cm). New and sealed in i...
Resin, Vinyl
Multicolor 3D Floral-Inspired Wall Sculpture Mosaic of Spherical Floral Forms
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This square wall-mounted sculpture features a dense surface of hand-molded clay spheres in assorted sizes and colors, arranged into compact floral-like clusters. Flower Bubbles (202...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
Synthetic Fly (blue green) - pop art sculpture, wall sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This piece presents a fly reimagined through digital fabrication. Designed and 3D-printed with precise attention to form, surface, and color, the object blurs the boundary between na...
Mixed Media, Digital Pigment
Balloon Dog BD - A1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original sculpture. Acrylic, Spray paints, Enamel, Resin, Varnish Tadas Zaicikas work is fun and joyful, his use of acrylics, spray paints, markers, a...
Mixed Media
$25,176Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Petrol Pump
By Erik Salin
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original, life size mixed media sculpture. This colourful and exquisitely finished sculpture features the iconic Chanel logo on a life size petrol pump. This fantastic sculpture is...
Mixed Media
Kusama Pumpkins (Set of Two)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama Set of Two Pumpkins: Yellow and Black / Red and White: An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art set - these small Kusama pumpkin sculptures feature the universal polka dot p...
Resin
JAVIER CALLEJA - Pop Top' Planter Pot Limited edition Modern Anime Design
Located in Madrid, Madrid
JAVIER CALLEJA - Pop Top' Planter Pot Date of creation: 2020 Medium: Ceramic, crystal Edition: 500 Size: 17 x 21 x 18 cm Condition: In mint condition, brand new and never framed The...
Ceramic, Glass
KAWS Along The Way Grey (grey KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Along The Way (Grey). New and unopened in its original box: This highly collectible KAWS Along The Way figure is a rendition of the artist's 2013 18 foot wood sculpture origina...
Resin, Vinyl
Kusama Pumpkins (Set of 3 works)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama Set of 3 Pumpkins: Yellow and Black, Red & White and Red & Black Naoshima: An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art set - these small Kusama pumpkin sculptures feat...
Resin
30 MG Love Hope Combo (blue, yellow, white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
$88,000
Gerald Laing - CAT cast bronze sculpture, signed, in artist Catalogue Raisonne
By Gerald Laing
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Laing Cat, 1983 Cast bronze (hollow core cast) Bears artists full incised signature, artist's copyright logo, as well as stamped signature on the front, Edition 1/9 13 1/2 × 8...
Bronze
$950Sale Price|47% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Universal Man" from Huichol ALTERATIONS Series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol a...
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
De Tuti Fruti, Contemporary Pink Tire Sculpture by Betsabee Romero
Located in Long Island City, NY
Betsabeé Romero (born 1963) is a Mexican visual artist. Her works include sculptures, installations, printmaking, perforated paper, photographs, and vi...
Fiberglass, Rubber
Hyperreal Glass Balloon Sculptures - Set of 4
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hyperreal glass water balloon installation - Set of 4 sculptures (blue, light blue, purple and green) by Dylan Martinez. These hyperrealistic wat...
Glass, Blown Glass
KAWS MONSTER (KAWS Companion)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Frankenberry Monster: A highly collectible & super decorative KAWS art toy, featuring the famed cereal character: Frankenberry. A playful exploration of KAWS’s love for thi...
Resin, Vinyl
Kusama Pumpkins (plush): set of 2 (Kusama yellow & black pumpkin)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama plush Pumpkins (set of 2 works): An iconic, vibrantly colored pop art set - these highly decorative plush Kusama pumpkins feature the universal polka dot patterns and bo...
Nylon
Small Lie (Brown), Limited Edition Companion in original packaging with hologram
By KAWS
Located in New York, NY
KAWS Small Lie (Brown), Limited Edition Companion, 2017 Vinyl and Paint. Stated limited edition, exact number unknown. Brand new in original packaging Among KAWS’s signature “Compani...
Resin, Vinyl
Pink Floral Bubble Clay Wall Sculpture 3D Mosaic Panel in Hand Molded Ceramic
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Pink floral bubble clay wall sculpture in hand molded ceramic relief forming a 3D mosaic panel with clustered organic composition. This wall-mounted 3D mosaic panel is composed of i...
Clay, Spray Paint, Board
2 Synthetic Flies (brown blue green) - pop art sculpture, wall sculpture
Located in New York, NY
These pieces presents a fly reimagined through digital fabrication. Designed and 3D-printed with precise attention to form, surface, and color, the object blurs the boundary between...
Mixed Media, Digital Pigment
KAWS CHUM companion (KAWS orange Chum)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS CHUM Companion 2022 (orange): Published by KAWS to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his famed KAWS’ Chum character; "I can remember clearly packing and shipping the first CHU...
Resin, Vinyl
$2,800
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd COMPANION WITH HEART SERIES 28.5 inches . . .
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
CHROMA “Companion With Heart” Sculpture — 28.5 Inches Mixed Media, Resin, Glass Beads, Acrylic Mexico City, Contemporary This striking 28.5-inch CHROMA “Companion With Heart” sculpt...
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
$1,416Sale Price|20% Off
Balloon Dog Sculpture, Graphite Black, (After Jeff Koons) XXL
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
Limited Edition Sculpture Cold Cast Resin Numbered Edition of 500 A bold statement in graphite black, this XX Large Balloon Dog sculpture captures the iconic contemporary silhouet...
Ceramic, Resin
1000 MG Pink Love pill - pop sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "1000 MG Love Pills". All are hand made with Fiberglass and hand painted with automotive paint. It stands on a bl...
Metal
$1,100
Onyx Bowl
Located in Tulsa, OK
This 18.5" Onyx bowl represents a profound embrace of material authenticity, designed to anchor a space curated for textures and refined, quiet luxury. The substantial stone block ha...
Stone
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Bunny Love III Sculpture, Mixed Media and Glass, Pop Art, Signed 2025
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Signed and dated 2025. OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS!!! This BUNNY LOVE sculpture was created as a homage to a powerful artist friend, as a a recollection and dedication to a creative person...
Glass, Mixed Media
Cloned Big Bulldog with pet bottle
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Original sculpture. Signed/Numbered 5/8 copies. Silver plated bronze Acquired directly from the artist. Free shipment worldwide. William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 19...
Bronze
30 ML Love Happy pill Combo (yellow, orange, white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
CHROMA " Resting in Place " III from Huichol ALTERATIONS Series
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
Famous Homage Sculpture "Resting in Place" in the style of Mexican Huichol Style. ALTERATION ART . . .is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fin artist and art dealer wi...
Glass, Mixed Media
$795Sale Price|47% Off
Mazatlan Sculpture: Huichol Alteration Series, Pop Art, Beaded
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd, fine artist and art dealer with over 40 years experience, and various Mexican Huichol artists and Mexican Huicho...
Glass, Mixed Media
$41,400Sale Price|20% Off
Balloon Dog (Blue) Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed Edition of 799
By Jeff Koons
Located in New York, NY
'Balloon Dog' (Blue), 2021 Jeff Koons Limoges porcelain with chromatic coating 5.7 x 18.9 x 6.5 in. / 40 x 48 x 16 cm. Edition of 799, Signed and numbered on the inside of front leg ...
Porcelain
ARTBYNAOR - 50CM Teddy Chanel tribute
By Naor
Located in PARIS, FR
ART LUXE AND FASHION , VERY LIMITED EDITION ARTWORK BYNAOR About the artist: Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he has always traveled...
Resin
20 ML Freedom Love pill Combo (Turquoise orange white) - pop sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
20 MG Magic pills (black, red and white) - figurative sculpture, pop sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% figure (Haring BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals...
Resin, Vinyl
20 ML Happy Love pill Combo (yellow, turquoise, white) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ceramic sculptures each is 19 cm long and 6.5 cm in diameter: Love 20...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Ferrari Jerrycan
By Erik Salin
Located in Nottingham, GB
Original Artwork - Contemporary Sculpture 'Ferrari' Jerrycan. Born in Paris and Influenced by the Pop Art movement, Erik Salin's figurative artistic approach diverts objects from t...
Mixed Media
$4,249Sale Price|20% Off
Elephant bronze figurative animal sculpture of circus scene by Rolf Knie
Hebru Brantley Flyboy set of 4 works (Hebru Brantley art toys)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Art Toy collection: 2018/2022. Set of 4: Hebru Brantley art toys, each new in original packaging: Composed of three 2017 Hebru Brantley Flyboy's & one Hebru Brantl...
Resin, Vinyl
Balloon Dog Orange Sculpture ( After Jeff Koons )
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A one time exclusive re-edition of 500 pcs from the highly popular 999 pcs edition of the famous "Balloon Dog". Cold cast resin, comes with its original box and certificate of authe...
Resin
20 MG Magic Hope pill Combo (light pink, mint green) - figurative sculpture
By Tal Nehoray
Located in New York, NY
This new work by Tal Nehoray is from her latest body of works called "Happy Pills". All are hand made with ceramic and hand painted with automotive paint. It is a combination of 2 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint