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.
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
KC Chiefs ceramic cap sculpture (red) - figurative sculpture
By Yael Yanay
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful one of a kind ceramic hand made KC Chiefs hat is from Yael Yanay’s latest body of works. These hand-crafted ceramic hats are meticulously designed to resemble iconic ...
Ceramic
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
20 MG MAGIC pill Combo (orange, blue) - 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
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
Hebru Brantley Flyboy black & gold (Hebru Brantley black flyboy)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Flyboy, 2017. New, never displayed; accompanied by 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 its original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys Club...
Resin, Vinyl
Hebru Brantley Flyboy (Hebru Brantley art toy)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hebru Brantley Flyboy, 2018. 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, never displayed; accompanied by original packaging. From a sold out edition of unknown; published by Hebru Brantley, Billionaire Boys...
Resin, Vinyl
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
Balloon Animals Collector's Set, Porcelain, Pop Art, Signed, 2010-
By Jeff Koons
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. Jeff Koons' Balloon Animals Collector’s Set (2017–2019) ...
Porcelain
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
Balloon Dog Red XXL ( After Jeff Koons ), Sculpture Resin
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
After Jeff Koons “Balloon Dog” – Exclusive Re-Edition, Limited Edition of 500 (XX Large) A rare one-time exclusive re-edition of just 500 pieces, created following the immense succe...
Resin
Warhol Basquiat Be@rbrick 400% figure (Basquiat Warhol Bearbrick)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Andy Warhol Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: (400% & 100%): A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat & And...
Resin, Vinyl
NAOR - 35cm Porsche Tribute Teddy
By Naor
Located in PARIS, FR
Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he has always traveled a lot around the world. If travels form youth, Naor was inspired by it. From ...
Resin
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
Basquiat Warhol Haring Bearbrick 400%: (set of 3 works)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Basquiat Bearbrick 400%: set of 3 works (c. 2019-2021): Unique, timeless Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Jean-Michel Basquiat collectibles, each trademarked...
Resin, Vinyl
Balloon Dog Orange Sculpture ( After Jeff Koons )
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
This Orange Balloon Dog sculpture is a limited edition of 300 pieces inspired by the iconic Balloon Dog works made famous by Jeff Koons. A contemporary Pop Art collectible, the sculp...
Resin
Anais. Emergence series. Ceramic female torso with a porcelain florals
Located in Oslo, NO
Anais is a muse, born from the earth. Her form embodies the transformation of raw matter into refined shapes, expressed through delicate porcelain. From the density and weight of cer...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
$27,800
Standing Rose by Michael Kalish, Large Scale Indoor or Outdoor Sculpture, Floral
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Michael Kalish "Standing Rose" Hand Formed Aluminum, Steel Cracked Base (Base 48x31 inches, Indoor/Outdoor) 60 x 45 in (152.4 x 114.3 cm) ____________________________________ Micha...
Metal, Steel
"Lovers" Tom Otterness, Pop Art, Stylized, Contemporary Erotic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Tom Otterness Lovers, 1992 Incised with the artist's initials and inscribed AP 5/10 on the underside Bronze 4 3/8 x 4 x 3 1/2 inches Tom Otterness (born 1952) is an American sculpt...
Bronze
Ceramic Green Bay Packers cap sculpture - figurative sculpture, pop sculpture
By Yael Yanay
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful one of a kind ceramic hand made Green Bay Packers cap is from Yael Yanay’s latest body of works. These hand-crafted ceramic hats are meticulously designed to resembl...
Ceramic
$3,950
"Wonder Bread" Pop Art Sculpture 6.5" x 14" x 6.5" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens
By Kii Arens
Located in Culver City, CA
"Wonder Bread" Pop Art Sculpture 6.5" x 14" x 6.5" inch Edition 1/1 by Kii Arens ABOUT One of the most credible and influential in Los Angeles - the award winning Kii Arens, is a cr...
Plexiglass, Mixed Media
QUENZE - Red Lips, Rolling Stones Tribute
By QUENZE
Located in PARIS, FR
Technique: Resin and Chrome finishing - Made in Italy Limited edition : #50 on 999 Information: Quenze began as a silversmith brand, traditionally associated with photo frames. Over...
Resin
Keith Haring Pop Shop radio 1985 (Keith Haring Pop Shop 1985)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Pop Shop 1986: A very well preserved Keith Haring Pop Shop radio accompanied by its original packaging. Sold at the Pop Shop in New York c. 1985. Features a bold Keith H...
Plastic, Offset
20 MG Happy pill Combo (blue, yellow and orange) - 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 3 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Basquiat Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Basquiat Be@rbrick)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Basquiat Bearbrick 400% Vinyl Figures Set of 2: A unique Basquiat Bearbrick statue set trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. The partnered collectibles reveal...
Resin, Vinyl
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd "Care Bear 4" Mexican Huichol Sculpture
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
"Care Bear 4" Mexican Huichol Sculpture, by Chroma aka Rick Wolfryd 2026, ALTERATION ART . . . is a collaboration process between Rick Wolfryd fine artist and art dealer with over 40...
Glass, Plastic, Mixed Media
$1,350
20 MG Happy pill Combo (turquoise, light pink and pink) - 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 3 ce...
Ceramic, Automotive Paint
Futura 'Johnny' vinyl art figure (Futura Mindstyle)
R2D2 Red Cars Resin Sculpture Pop Art Star Wars
By Alben
Located in New York, NY
Cheeky references to pop culture and the societal context. Grounded in a postmodern vernacular, Alben’s paintings and sculptures are a pastiche of art historical moments including ...
Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media
$1,275Sale Price|49% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd R2-D2 (2), STAR WARS, HUICHOL ART, 2026 BEST OF CHROMA!
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd, R2-D2 (2), STAR WARS, BEST OF CHROMA, POP ART, SCULPTURE, AP 2026 Huichol Beaded Mixed Media Sculpture One of the most beloved robots in cinematic history...
Glass, Mixed Media
NAOR - 35cm Paint Splash Chanel Tribute
By Naor
Located in PARIS, FR
Technique: Resin sculpture Certificate: signed Dimension : 35cm Information : Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time, he ...
Resin
Cloned Bulldog with pet bottle.
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Original sculpture 8 ex. Acquired directly from the artist. William Sweetlove, born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1949, unites dadaism with surrealism and pop art in humoristic sculptures...
Polyurethane
'Pumpkin' Yellow/Black Pumpkin Pop Art Resin Sculpture, 2016
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
The ’Pumpkin' sculpture is a polka-dotted painted lacquer resin collectible art object by the legendary contemporary Artist, Yayoi Kusama. Published by Benesse Holdings, Inc., Naosh...
Resin, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic
Sorayama Future Mickey 400% Bearbrick (Soryama BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Hajime Sorayama Future Mickey Be@rbrick: Set of two (400% & 100%): Medium: Vinyl Figurine. Set of two figurines. Larger: 11 x 5 x inches. Condition: New in original packaging. Published by Medicom from a limited series of unknown. Accompanied by the original box. Printed signature verso of figurine & box. Rare. Hajime Sorayama (b. 1947) is a Japanese illustrator known for his precisely detailed, erotic portrayals of feminine robots, along with his design work on the original Sony AIBO. He describes his highly detailed style as "superrealism", which he says "deals with the technical issue of how close one can get to one's object. The Future Mickey Be@rbrick colorways mirror the colors of Sorayama’s original Future Mickey sculptures...
Resin, Vinyl
$22,500
"Stop Making Stupid People Famous" large wood with polyurethane insallation
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 ...
Wood, Mixed Media
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
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% set of 2 works (Haring BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Bearbrick 400% (set of 2 works): Unique, timeless collectibles trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. This Bearbrick set reveals Keith Haring's iconic art...
Resin, Vinyl
Spirit of Ecstasy - Pop Art Sculpture
By Alben
Located in New York, NY
Cheeky references to pop culture and the societal context. Grounded in a postmodern vernacular, Alben’s paintings and sculptures are a pastiche of art historical moments including P...
Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media, Found Objects
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
$13,600Sale Price|20% Off
Purple Balloon Rabbit Sculpture, Limoges Porcelain, Signed, 2017
By Jeff Koons
Located in New York, NY
'Balloon Rabbit' (Purple), 2017 Jeff Koons Limoges porcelain with chromatic coating 11.5 x 8.3 x 5.5 in. / 29 x 21 x 14 cm. Edition of 999, Signed and numbered The specific informa...
Porcelain
"Glacial Horizon" Abstract Sculpture 98" x 30" x 30" in by Shawn Kolodny
Located in Culver City, CA
"Glacial Horizon" Abstract Sculpture 98" x 30" x 30" in by Shawn Kolodny Medium: Steel & Automotive Paint Shawn Kolodny is a Miami-based artist renowned for his immersive, larg...
Steel
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
KAWS Tension Bearbrick 400% (KAWS Tension Be@rbrick)
By KAWS
Located in NEW YORK, NY
KAWS Tension Bearbrick 400%: This much sought-after KAWS Tension Be@rbrick figure features the artist's signature "X"’s and bright lush colors synonymous with his more abstract works on canvas. Accompanied by its original box with an authenticating hologram on the lower reverse, this sold-out limited run work was published in Japan upon the debut of the ‘KAWS Tokyo...
Resin, Vinyl
Architect Olabuenaga Vintage Cloisonne Enamel Art Necklace Acme studios Necktie
Located in Surfside, FL
Worn like a bolo tie around the neck. This is new old stock vintage Jewelry from the legendary Acme Studio collection, which created many revolutionary jewelry items. It was handmade in the 1980s using the intricate cloisonné process, an ancient technique for decorating metal; hence any imperfections within the colors are to be expected and inherent which makes it unique and one-of-a-kind. The Memphis...
Metal, Enamel
$1,400Sale Price|58% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd ´´KNOCK OUT: THE GREATEST SERIES.¨ 2 pieces!!
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
KNOCK OUT: THE GREATEST From the CHROMA “Greatest Series” A powerful fusion of contemporary pop mythology, emotional symbolism, and futuristic figurative design, KNOCK OUT: THE GREA...
Glass, Resin, Mixed Media
TUD TOY - Michael Jackson King of Pop
Located in PARIS, FR
The collectible characters are the fresh bold air in the toy art industry at the intersection of art and interior design, fueled by passion and beauty. The TUD image encapsulates th...
Plastic, Acrylic
Skull Dollars - Pop Art Sculptures
By Alben
Located in New York, NY
Cheeky references to pop culture and the societal context. Grounded in a postmodern vernacular, Alben’s paintings and sculptures are a pastiche of art historical moments including P...
Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media
Stainless Steel Wall Sculpture: YOU ARE ENOUGH V
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
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
Keith Haring Andy Mouse Bearbrick 400% (Haring Warhol BE@RBRICK)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Haring Andy Mouse Bearbrick: 400%: A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Keith Haring. The partnered collectible reveals Keith Haring's 'An...
Resin, Vinyl
$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
The Idiot by Marcelo M. Burgos - polished bronze sculpture, toy-like robot
Located in Paris, FR
The idiot is a polished bronze sculpture by contemporary Argentinian artist Marcelo Martin Burgos. Edition of 6 + 2 artist's proofs. Marcelo Burgos’ artistic world is deeply rooted i...
Bronze
$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
$24,112
Dragoness by Marcelo M. Burgos - large dragon sculpture, wood & gold leaf
Located in Paris, FR
Dragoness (wood & gold leaf) is a sculpture by contemporary Argentinian artist Marcelo Martin Burgos. As the title suggests, the artwork is of a dragoness, with the distinctive e...
Gold Leaf
$840Sale Price|72% Off
After Keith Haring "BEST BUDDIES" Beaded Wall Sculp by CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd
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, Resin, Mixed Media
ARTNAOR - 35cm H Scarf Collage Teddy
By Naor
Located in PARIS, FR
Technique: Sculpture in Resin , signed Dimension : 35 x 25 x 28 cm Weight: 3 kg About the artist: Naor is a French artist from Lyon born in 1988. Completely anchored in his time...
Resin
$936
Balloon Dog L (After Jeff Koons ) - Silver Resin Sculpture, Limited Edition
By After Jeff Koons
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
A rare and highly collectible limited re-edition of the iconic “Balloon Dog” sculpture, produced in an exclusive edition of only 500 pieces, following the immensely popular original ...
Resin
$1,100Sale Price|38% Off
CHROMA aka Rick Wolfryd OLD YELLAR SNOOP DAWG AP 2026 BEST OF CHROMA!!!
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
CHROMA — SNOOPY Figure (Huichol Technique) A sculptural reinterpretation of an iconic cultural figure through the CHROMA language—where contemporary form meets traditional Huichol b...
Glass, Mixed Media
$495
Basquiat Bearbrick 400% & 100% art toy (Jean Michel Basquiat Be@rbrick)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Bearbrick Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%) c.2023: A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Th...
Resin, Vinyl
$1,381
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
$1,404
Original Painted Steel Figurative Sculpture with Abstract Pop Art Figure
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Original colorful painted steel figurative sculpture with an abstract Pop Art figure and a playful graphic silhouette. Created by Spanish artist Héctor Francesch in 2024, Mr Stick be...
Steel