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Conceptual Art

CONCEPTUAL STYLE

In 1967, artist Sol LeWitt wrote that in “Conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work.” He was giving a name to an art movement that had emerged in the 1960s in which artists were less focused on their medium being something traditionally “artistic” and instead engaged in using any object, movement, form, action or place to express an idea.

LeWitt’s work was featured alongside an assemblage of notes, drawings and outlines by other artists in “Working Drawings and Other Visible Things on Paper Not Necessarily Meant to Be Viewed as Art,” a groundbreaking show at New York City’s School of Visual Arts curated by Mel Bochner, another leading exponent of Conceptualism. Building on radical 20th-century statements, like Fountain (1917) by French artist Marcel Duchamp, Conceptual artists around Europe and North and South America were not interested in the commercial art scene and rather directly challenged its systems and values.

Stretching into the 1970s, this movement has also been called Post-Object art and Dematerialized art. Conceptual art reflected a larger era of social and political upheaval. Pieces associated with the style range from Roelof Louw’s Soul City (Pyramid of Oranges) (1967) — a work of installation art that sees fresh oranges stacked into a pyramid from which visitors are allowed to take one orange away — to On Kawara’s “Today” series, which saw the Japanese artist carefully painting a date in white acrylic on canvases consisting of a single color from 1966 to his death in 2014. Artists such as Ed Ruscha, who created the Twentysix Gasoline Stations book — a collection of photos of gas stations that is widely said to be the first modern artists’ book — made photography a major platform for Conceptual art, as did Bruce Nauman, who burned one of Ruscha's books and then photographed it for his own.

Conceptual art’s legacy of questioning artistic authorship, ownership and how to work with complex ideas of space and time had a significant influence on the decades of culture that followed, and it continues to inform art today.

The collection of Conceptual photography, paintings and sculptures on 1stDibs includes artworks by John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Lawrence Weiner, Joseph Kosuth and others.

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Style: Conceptual
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Yellow - Floral color photo
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Yellow - Floral color photo

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Yellow - Floral color photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

30 Cents Singapore Orchid Yellow, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. This historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcar...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Purple - Floral color photo
Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Purple - Floral color photo

Singapore Stamp Collection, 30c Singapore Orchid Purple - Floral color photo

By Heidler & Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

30 Cents Singapore Orchid Purple, from the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection. This historic postage stamps that make up the Heidler & Heeps Stamp Collection, Singapore Series 'Postcar...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Beyond Shadows
Beyond Shadows

Aba LinusBeyond Shadows, 2022

$2,000Sale Price|33% Off

Beyond Shadows

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

"Beyond Shadows," an evocative artwork by Aba Linus, captures a profound and tender moment of connection between two women. In this piece, the two figures are depicted resting on eac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Women

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Women

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' - 2015 - 21.5 cm x 27cm, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival Print, based on an Poltoid 8x10". Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. Not mounted. Xulong Zhang Short Bio: He has been engaged in fashion portrait photography for 30 years and loves Polaroid photography. In 2000, he began to develop Polaroid photography and traveled to 34 countries for photography. Vita: 1999 Has won the title “Ten Elites” in the 3rd China Portrait Photography. 2000 Named the World Chinese Artist, known as “The Prince of Album” 2001 September, CCTV special report on “Zhang Xulong’s Body Art Photography” gained strong feedback from the community. 2002 January, published “Strategies for Commercial Portrait Photograph” by Zhejiang Photography Publishing. 2002 February, launched the concept of “Tang Yun” and greatly accepted by the market. His idea has spread across whole China’s photography industry. 2002 July, launched the concept of “Picasso’s scene backdrop” for kids photography and shocking the whole industry. 2002 August, published “Ms.Tang’s Body Art Portrait Album”, the first female body photography in China, by People’s Arts Publishing 2002 September, a personal exhibition entitled “seeing memory” in the ancient city of Shanxi Province, the 2nd session of the Pingyao International Photography Festival. In December of 2002, he was invited to give lectures in Malaysia and auction off the “Fruitful Achievements” exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, donating all money to the Kuala Lumpur Charitable aid for nursing homes and orphanages, won the "goodwill ambassador" title of honor in Kuala Lumpur. 2003 February-March, held the exhibition of “White Valentines” at Beijing International Trade and Exhibition Centre. December 2003, pioneered the new concept of "Royal Wedding", and completed the album of “Invasion 2004” wedding photography books published by Jilin art press. In December 2003 was awarded the 2003 annual contribution of the Chinese human body photography. 2003 Published “China Portrait Culture”. 2004 January, published Body Art & Portrait album “Chun Hua Qiu Shi”. 2004 March, held the exhibition of “Body Art & Portrait photography” in Chengdu. 2004 May, featured on a special report of “Match En China” in Paris. 2004 September, Pingyao international photography festival held entitled "the ambiguity of ancient legacy" xu-long Zhang body art exhibition 2005 August. 2005 August, accept the German star weekly "Der Stern" special report of “China nude” photography...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography
Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong - Pop art color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Red Lips, part of Richard's 2016 Hong Kong series, this street photography artwork captures the essence of Kowloon. The bold typography makes cool original pop art. This artwork is ...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Flight of Fancy - Electric Pink Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography
Flight of Fancy - Electric Pink Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

Flight of Fancy - Electric Pink Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Heidler’s seductive images are a playful collection of contradictions. Ghostly outlines collide with vibrant colours. Their black backgrounds give them the appearance of neon signs l...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Project 12:31 [ House ] 48 x 69" / 122 x 175cm
Project 12:31 [ House ] 48 x 69" / 122 x 175cm

Project 12:31 [ House ] 48 x 69" / 122 x 175cm

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

PROJECT 12:31 [ HOUSE ] by Frank Schott long exposure light drawings using motion graphics of scientific scans to recreate the human form 48" x 69" / 122cm x 175cm edition of 7 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée

Flight of Fancy - Electric Blue Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography
Flight of Fancy - Electric Blue Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

Flight of Fancy - Electric Blue Feathers - Conceptual, Color Photography

By Natasha Heidler

Located in Cambridge, GB

Heidler’s seductive images are a playful collection of contradictions. Ghostly outlines collide with vibrant colours. Their black backgrounds give them the appearance of neon signs l...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Against All Odds
Against All Odds

Against All Odds

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

In a world where the weight of challenges can often feel overwhelming, art has the extraordinary power to reflect the human experience and serve as a source of inspiration and hope. "Against All Odds...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

My Backbone and I
My Backbone and I

My Backbone and I

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

The central theme of the artwork revolves around the concept of love, partnership, and the strength that comes from sharing life's journey with someone you truly cherish. The portrayal of a woman standing behind a man is symbolic and highlights the significance of being someone's backbone, providing much-needed support and encouragement in every situation. The title, "My Backbone and I," aptly captures the essence of the artwork. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of the couple, where each person complements and supports the other, forming an unbreakable bond. This piece reminds us that true love involves more than just being there during the good times; it means standing together, hand-in-hand, through life's challenges and triumphs. In the context of the artwork, the woman's presence behind the man represents her role as a steadfast pillar of strength, constantly supporting and empowering him. This representation challenges traditional gender norms, debunking the outdated notion that women should always stand behind men. Instead, it celebrates the idea that a successful partnership is built on mutual respect, equal footing, and shared responsibilities. The artist, Michael Adetula...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Red Lips, Kowloon, Hong Kong

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Red Lips, part of Richard's 2016 Hong Kong series, this artwork captures the essence of Kowloon. The bold typography makes cool original pop art. This artwork is a limited edition o...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

LeWitt, Composition, Ficciones (after)
LeWitt, Composition, Ficciones (after)

LeWitt, Composition, Ficciones (after)

By Sol LeWitt

Located in Southampton, NY

Silkscreen on vélin Saunders Waterford, St Cuthberts Mill paper. Paper Size: 8 x 7.625 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, Ficciones, 1984...

Category

1980s Conceptual Art

Materials

Screen

Rare Abstract Judaica Hebrew Calligraphy Modernist Painting
Rare Abstract Judaica Hebrew Calligraphy Modernist Painting

Rare Abstract Judaica Hebrew Calligraphy Modernist Painting

By William Proweller

Located in Surfside, FL

Abstracted colorful painting of the first verse of the Shema Prayer. (VeAhavta... and you shall love...) William Proweller is an associate professor of art history at S.U.N.Y., Fred...

Category

20th Century Conceptual Art

Materials

Other Medium

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Emulsion Transfer, Women

Untitled - Contemporary, Chinese, Polaroid, Emulsion Transfer, Women

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Untitled' (Chinese Classical) - 2002, 26 cm x 32cm. Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival Print, POLAROID 809 Emulsion Transfer. Signed, embossed stamp and artist certificate. Not mounted. Xulong Zhang Short Bio: He has been engaged in fashion portrait photography for 30 years and loves Polaroid photography. In 2000, he began to develop Polaroid photography and traveled to 34 countries for photography. Vita: 1999 Has won the title “Ten Elites” in the 3rd China Portrait Photography. 2000 Named the World Chinese Artist, known as “The Prince of Album” 2001 September, CCTV special report on “Zhang Xulong’s Body Art Photography” gained strong feedback from the community. 2002 January, published “Strategies for Commercial Portrait Photograph” by Zhejiang Photography Publishing. 2002 February, launched the concept of “Tang Yun” and greatly accepted by the market. His idea has spread across whole China’s photography industry. 2002 July, launched the concept of “Picasso’s scene backdrop” for kids photography and shocking the whole industry. 2002 August, published “Ms.Tang’s Body Art Portrait Album”, the first female body photography in China, by People’s Arts Publishing 2002 September, a personal exhibition entitled “seeing memory” in the ancient city of Shanxi Province, the 2nd session of the Pingyao International Photography Festival. In December of 2002, he was invited to give lectures in Malaysia and auction off the “Fruitful Achievements” exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, donating all money to the Kuala Lumpur Charitable aid for nursing homes and orphanages, won the "goodwill ambassador" title of honor in Kuala Lumpur. 2003 February-March, held the exhibition of “White Valentines” at Beijing International Trade and Exhibition Centre. December 2003, pioneered the new concept of "Royal Wedding", and completed the album of “Invasion 2004” wedding photography books published by Jilin art press. In December 2003 was awarded the 2003 annual contribution of the Chinese human body photography. 2003 Published “China Portrait Culture”. 2004 January, published Body Art & Portrait album “Chun Hua Qiu Shi”. 2004 March, held the exhibition of “Body Art & Portrait photography” in Chengdu. 2004 May, featured on a special report of “Match En China” in Paris. 2004 September, Pingyao international photography festival held entitled "the ambiguity of ancient legacy" xu-long Zhang body art exhibition 2005 August. 2005 August, accept the German star weekly "Der Stern" special report of “China nude” photography...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Color, Polaroid, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sliver Streak

Sliver Streak

By Kat O'Neill

Located in New York, NY

Archival Ink. Photograph. Waves. Produced by Dye Sublimation - which means archival inks infused into aluminum. Ltd Ed of 10. The art can be inside or outside with no visible lo...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Metal

Canine Fantasy
Canine Fantasy

Canine Fantasy

By Laura Benjamin

Located in New York, NY

Original. Part of Candy Wrapper Collage series in Pop Art style. Natural wood frame. Inside a dog's dream. About the Artist: Benjamin received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the American University in Washington D.C. and her Master’s Degree in Art Education from New York University. In addition she received an Associate’s Degree in Textile Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and studied at The Art Student’s League, The Parson’s School of Design and The New School. Benjamin taught art for 34 years. While on sabbatical from teaching she studied textile design. For the next 15 years she continued to teach, as well as freelance as a textile designer in both home furnishings and the apparel markets. In the mid 90’s her focus turned towards computer graphics, and as an art educator, she incorporated this into her curriculum. She was awarded for a “successful practice in crossing the digital divide through art and technology” by the United States Department of Education. Her early works were oils and acrylics. During the late 60’s her interest was in pure abstraction. Pop Art and the human figure began to interest her in the early 70’s. Gradually, Benjamin was drawn to experimenting with mixed media. In the 80’s there was the influence of a career in textile design that moved her towards a more decorative style. In the 90’s, she became involved in the teaching of computer graphics. This was to have a profound influence in aiding and developing a more recent “POP” style. She began to incorporate into her paintings, torn pieces of digital printouts of her subjects. “The part of me that is the “digital artist” became very inspired by the use of the computer as a tool with which I could manipulate my subject and its color energy. The “fine artist” in me was then able to incorporate these concepts into a new image on my canvas. Having always had an interest in mixed media, my current work is now a combination of both POP and Collage. Since 2008 I have been creating a body of work dubbed “Candy Wrapper Collage”. A juried show’s theme, “gluttony”, challenged me to ultimately explore my POP figures through a new medium….candy wrappers! Razor blades are my new paintbrushes and candy wrappers are my new paints. Utilizing torn, cut and expired candy wrappers and their packaging, I render my subjects in diverse and colorful forms. I create representational images of celebrities and pop-culture objects...

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2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Mixed Media

IC1 - Et Dominus
IC1 - Et Dominus

IC1 - Et Dominus

Located in New York, NY

Et Dominus by Robert Perez Acrylic on wood 24x24 Conceptual Abstract, Mixed Media, Colors: Orange, Pink, Black, White, Green

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Plywood, Acrylic

Notre Dame 9 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Paris, Icons

Notre Dame 9 - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid, Paris, Icons

By xulong zhang

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Notre Dame 9' 2010, Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs, archival Pigment Print, based on a Polaroid 810 transfer process, 27.3x20cm, not mounted, Signed, embossed stamp and artist c...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Color, Polaroid, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink
Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink

Still Life Conceptual Scene, Playful Seafood in Vivid Color, Blue, Yellow , Pink

By Ryan Rivadeneyra

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Sexy Miami Futuristic Cocktail Lounge" is a series of photographs by Ryan Rivadeneyra inspired by the Art Deco colors of Miami that show beautiful objects and textures arranged meti...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photographic Film, C Print, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Street

Street

By Jim Molloy

Located in New York, NY

Nostalgic painting of vintage toy car with graffiti background. About the Artist: Jim Molloy is a studio and plein air painter. "I like to try...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Poolscape #71 Limited Edition Chromogenic Photographic Print

Poolscape #71 Limited Edition Chromogenic Photographic Print

By Karine Laval

Located in Brighton, GB

Poolscape #71 is a dazzling Chromogenic Print by Contemporary photographer Karine Laval. Limited Edition of 9 In her series Poolscapes, Karine Laval preempts the series she would ...

Category

Early 2000s Conceptual Art

Materials

Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

Large Mixed Media Construction Sculpture Painting Ike Ude African American Art
Large Mixed Media Construction Sculpture Painting Ike Ude African American Art

Large Mixed Media Construction Sculpture Painting Ike Ude African American Art

By Iké Udé

Located in Surfside, FL

Iké Udé (1964- Nigerian American) Hand signed and dated 1993 on verso. Large carved and painted abstract wood sculptural construction Dimensions: 58 X 26 X 3 inches The work of Nig...

Category

1990s Conceptual Art

Materials

Thread, Paint, Mixed Media

LeWitt, Composition, Ficciones (after)
LeWitt, Composition, Ficciones (after)

LeWitt, Composition, Ficciones (after)

By Sol LeWitt

Located in Southampton, NY

Silkscreen on vélin Saunders Waterford, St Cuthberts Mill paper. Paper Size: 8 x 7.625 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, Ficciones, 1984...

Category

1980s Conceptual Art

Materials

Screen

Apple of Eden (Small) Conceptual Sculpture in Leather and Epoxy, 2025
Apple of Eden (Small) Conceptual Sculpture in Leather and Epoxy, 2025

Apple of Eden (Small) Conceptual Sculpture in Leather and Epoxy, 2025

Located in Zofingen, AG

"Apple of Eden (small)" continues the series of human duality exploration. The outer and inner, form and essence—rarely identical. This version introduces a different texture and col...

Category

2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Leather, Textile, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic

George Washington, Lithograph by George Deem
George Washington, Lithograph by George Deem

George Washington, Lithograph by George Deem

By George Deem

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: George Deem, American (1932 - 2008) Title: George Washington, George Washington Year: 1978 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300; AP 30 Image Size: ...

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1970s Conceptual Art

Materials

Lithograph

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, 2018, Organic Material, Photographic Film, Plastic
Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, 2018, Organic Material, Photographic Film, Plastic

Jo Yarrington, Ghost Girls, 2018, Organic Material, Photographic Film, Plastic

By Jo Yarrington

Located in Darien, CT

Radioluminescence is the phenomenon by which light is produced in a material by bombardment with ionizing radiation and can be used as a low-level light source for night illumination of instruments or signage or other applications where light must be produced for long periods without external energy sources. Radioluminescent paint used to be used for clock hands and instrument dials...

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2010s Conceptual Art

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Pins, Organic Material, Plastic, Photographic Film, Acrylic Polymer, Fou...

Car Festival at Puri India original vintagea travel poster
Car Festival at Puri India original vintagea travel poster

Car Festival at Puri India original vintagea travel poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original vintage travel poster Car Festival at Puri India. Archival linen-backed lithograph in fine condition, ready to frame. At this festival, the public gathers and pull a chari...

Category

1950s Conceptual Art

Materials

Lithograph

Palm Springs 8

Palm Springs 8

By Vanessa Marsh

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Further to Fly is a series of Wet Plate Collodion Photograms that continues in my practice of using drawings on mylar layered with light-sensitive materials in the darkroom to create imagined landscapes. The illustrations used in the series are based on reference shots I took in Palm Springs...

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2010s Conceptual Art

Materials

Photogram

"Untitled 1.16" Still Life Photography 35' x 24' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina

"Untitled 1.16" Still Life Photography 35' x 24' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina

By García De Marina

Located in Culver City, CA

"Untitled 1.16" Still Life Photography 35' x 24' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist García de Marina was born in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

"Untitled 1.21" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina

"Untitled 1.21" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina

By García De Marina

Located in Culver City, CA

"Untitled 1.21" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist García de Marina was born in ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

"Untitled 6.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina
"Untitled 6.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina

"Untitled 6.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina

By García De Marina

Located in Culver City, CA

"Untitled 6.20" Still Life Photography 24' x 35' in Ed of 10 by García De Marina Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the artist García de Marina was born in ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Art

Materials

Digital Pigment

Conceptual art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Conceptual art 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 art 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, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Reinhard Görner, Kojun, Jose Sierra, and xulong zhang. Frequently made by artists working with Paper, and 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 Conceptual art, so small editions measuring 1 inches across are also available. Prices for art 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 $45 and tops out at $500,000, while the average work sells for $2,465.