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"Ode to Roundel" Abstract Painting in Acrylic and Gouache, Signed
"Ode to Roundel" Abstract Painting in Acrylic and Gouache, Signed

"Ode to Roundel" Abstract Painting in Acrylic and Gouache, Signed

Located in Soquel, CA

"Ode to Roundel" Abstract Painting in Acrylic and Gouache, Signed Embellished with added texture and machine sewn gold thread patterns throughout the gouache.

Category

1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Thread, Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper

Costal Serenity Acrylic on canvas Abstract painting Contemporary Signed 2010+
Costal Serenity Acrylic on canvas Abstract painting Contemporary Signed 2010+

Costal Serenity Acrylic on canvas Abstract painting Contemporary Signed 2010+

By Halina Domanski 1

Located in Yuba City, CA

The inspiration for this contemporary piece comes directly from the raw beauty found in nature's own palette .It's a celebration of organic patterns and the grounding feeling of natu...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Red Shape Abstract Painting, Oil on Plywood, Signed, 2013
Red Shape Abstract Painting, Oil on Plywood, Signed, 2013

Red Shape Abstract Painting, Oil on Plywood, Signed, 2013

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Red Shape is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2013. Oil on plywood. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the back: G.Lo Fermo 2013. Hand signed and ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Minimalism Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract Style, Signed, 2020
Minimalism Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract Style, Signed, 2020

Minimalism Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract Style, Signed, 2020

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Minimalism is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020. Original Oil painting on canvas. Hand-signed and dated on the back. Mint c...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ideograms Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract, Signed, 2021
Ideograms Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract, Signed, 2021

Ideograms Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Abstract, Signed, 2021

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Ideograms is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2021. Original Oil painting on canvas. Hand-signed and dated on the back. Mint co...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jack Wolfe - Mid century Modern Abstract Expressionist painting, Signed, Framed
Jack Wolfe - Mid century Modern Abstract Expressionist painting, Signed, Framed

Jack Wolfe - Mid century Modern Abstract Expressionist painting, Signed, Framed

Located in New York, NY

Jack Wolfe Untitled, 1965 Acrylic and collage on board Hand signed on the front Acrylic and collage painting on board Hand signed and dated on the front Provenance: Parker Street 470...

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache

Fuscia Abstract Oil Painting, British, Signed, 21st Century, 24x18"
Fuscia Abstract Oil Painting, British, Signed, 21st Century, 24x18"

Fuscia Abstract Oil Painting, British, Signed, 21st Century, 24x18"

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw. The work, painted on an a large scale, displays an abundance of rich and warm colours - of warm p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colorful Fantasy Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 2010

Colorful Fantasy Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 2010

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Fantasy is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2010. Oil on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on lower left. This contemporary artwork is a very colorful...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stones - Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, 2021, Signed
Stones - Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, 2021, Signed

Stones - Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, 2021, Signed

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Stones is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021. Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower left margin: G. Lo F...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Caption Abstract Oil Painting, Polychrome Grid, Signed, 1999, Unframed

Caption Abstract Oil Painting, Polychrome Grid, Signed, 1999, Unframed

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Caption is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 1999. Oil on canvas hand signed and dated by the artist on the lower left margin. Perfect conditions. This gorgeous pa...

Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tabasco series: signed black abstract round circular painting w/ feathers
Tabasco series: signed black abstract round circular painting w/ feathers

Tabasco series: signed black abstract round circular painting w/ feathers

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

This is a signed, mixed media circular (round) painting incorporating goose feathers and black acrylic paint, creating a highly textured surface. It is created to stand out slightly ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Throne, Signed Acrylic Abstract Expressionist Painting by Richard Martin Ash
Throne, Signed Acrylic Abstract Expressionist Painting by Richard Martin Ash

Throne, Signed Acrylic Abstract Expressionist Painting by Richard Martin Ash

By Richard Martin Ash

Located in Long Island City, NY

"From 1980 to the present, my focus has been on the screen printing process, interrupted by bursts of enthusiasm for other print processes including monotypes, and a strong taste for...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Pink Abstract Expressionist Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2015
Pink Abstract Expressionist Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2015

Pink Abstract Expressionist Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2015

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Pink is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2015. Oil on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the back. Perfect conditions. Pink is a gorgeous...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Autumn Magic Birch Forest Acrylic Painting, Abstract Style, Signed 2025
Autumn Magic Birch Forest Acrylic Painting, Abstract Style, Signed 2025

Autumn Magic Birch Forest Acrylic Painting, Abstract Style, Signed 2025

By SOOS TIBERIU

Located in Zofingen, AG

In this piece, I poured vibrant energy into birch trees glowing with fiery reds and purples, capturing the magical transition of autumn. Using acrylics, I layered bold, expressive st...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Small Gypsy Girl 25, Colorful Abstract Acrylic Painting, 2010+, Signed
Small Gypsy Girl 25, Colorful Abstract Acrylic Painting, 2010+, Signed

Small Gypsy Girl 25, Colorful Abstract Acrylic Painting, 2010+, Signed

By SOOS TIBERIU

Located in Zofingen, AG

READY TO HANG with the edges painted. The technique I used is: palette knife, professional varnished acrylic pigments, neon acrylics on stretched canvas. At the end I covered with a ...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract Style, Signed, 2010+  "Force 0.2"
Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract Style, Signed, 2010+  "Force 0.2"

Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Abstract Style, Signed, 2010+ "Force 0.2"

By Mougenot Natalya

Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR

Dear art lover, This vibrant expressive artwork inspired by nature is called " Force 0.2". This artwork is done with acrylic paints on a stretched canvas. It was vanished to be pro...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Gaze Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionist, Signed, 66x66 in
Blue Gaze Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionist, Signed, 66x66 in

Blue Gaze Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionist, Signed, 66x66 in

By Robert Natkin

Located in New York, NY

Blue Gaze, 1977, by Robert Natkin (1930-2010) Acrylic on canvas 66 x 66 inches framed 25.98 x 25.98 cm) Signed on bottom right In childhood, Natkin recalls a dream where he dives in...

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"True Selves" Red Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2000
"True Selves" Red Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2000

"True Selves" Red Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Signed, 2000

By Sharon Weiner

Located in Soquel, CA

As an abstract painter, Weiner identifies with many of the postwar American transcendental abstract artists, such as Mark Rothko and Ross Bleckner.

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary, Signed
Golden Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary, Signed

Golden Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary, Signed

By Anna Maria Caboni

Located in Roma, IT

This original abstract painting by Anna Maria Caboni explores balance and tension through a restrained yet powerful palette of black, warm ochre, and layered whites.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Pensées Entrelacées, Large Abstract Library Painting, Oil on Linen, Signed
Pensées Entrelacées, Large Abstract Library Painting, Oil on Linen, Signed

Pensées Entrelacées, Large Abstract Library Painting, Oil on Linen, Signed

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Title: Pensées Entrelacées Oil on canvas – 39.37 × 39.37 in (100 × 100 cm) Framed: 42.13 × 42.13 in (107 × 107 cm) – Natural wood floater frame (black optional) Signed lower right – ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dark Picasso Style Portrait, Cubist Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed
Dark Picasso Style Portrait, Cubist Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed

Dark Picasso Style Portrait, Cubist Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed

By Beatrice Werlie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dark Picasso Style Portrait, Cubist Abstract, Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st Century Titled 'Lavande' in the lower left hand corner Oil p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

FROLIC, Original Signed Contemporary Blue Green Abstract Expressionist Painting
FROLIC, Original Signed Contemporary Blue Green Abstract Expressionist Painting

FROLIC, Original Signed Contemporary Blue Green Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Julia Di Sano

Located in Boston, MA

FROLIC, Original Contemporary Blue Green Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2021 30" x 24" x 1.5" (HxWxD) Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastel, Marker, and Pencil on Canvas Hand-signed and date...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pencil

All Blue Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 21st Century, Expressive Hues
All Blue Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 21st Century, Expressive Hues

All Blue Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 21st Century, Expressive Hues

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

All Blue, Abstract Oil Painting, Signed By British Schooled artist, 21st Century Signed indistinctly on the back top corner Oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas size: 23 x 19.5 in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Complementary Patterns 19: Abstract Acrylic on Canvas Painting, Signed, 2025
Complementary Patterns 19: Abstract Acrylic on Canvas Painting, Signed, 2025

Complementary Patterns 19: Abstract Acrylic on Canvas Painting, Signed, 2025

By SOOS TIBERIU

Located in Zofingen, AG

This piece "Complementary Patterns 19" bursts with vibrant energy and emotion, using bold acrylic strokes to create a dynamic exploration of color and movement. I poured my passion i...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Tom Holland -  abstract painting, de-accessioned from Oakland Museum, Signed
Tom Holland -  abstract painting, de-accessioned from Oakland Museum, Signed

Tom Holland - abstract painting, de-accessioned from Oakland Museum, Signed

By Tom Holland

Located in New York, NY

TOM HOLLAND Untitled Mid Century Modern painting (Oakland Museum De-Accession), 1963 Oil on Canvas 16 1/2 × 20 1/2 x .5 inches Unique Signed and dated on the back of the frame Frame...

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Permanent Marker

Reticulum Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 2019, 70x50 cm
Reticulum Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 2019, 70x50 cm

Reticulum Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 2019, 70x50 cm

By Giorgio Lo Fermo

Located in Roma, IT

Reticulum is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2019. Oil on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the back. Perfect conditions. This gorgeous...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mémoire en Équilibre, Large Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 107 cm
Mémoire en Équilibre, Large Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 107 cm

Mémoire en Équilibre, Large Abstract Oil Painting, Signed, 107 cm

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Sophie Dumont is a French contemporary painter whose work explores abstraction through memory, architecture, and the silent presence of objects. Working primarily with oil on canvas,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century
Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract by Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016) signed and dated verso and signed with initials in lower right oil painting on artists board, unframed painting measures: 15.75 x 12 i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century
Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract by Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016) dated verso and signed with initials oil painting on artists board, unframed painting measures: 16.25 x 13 inches Stunning original ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors
Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors

Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Composition French School, circa 1970's indistinctly signed and dated oil painting board, unframed overall size: 18 x 21.5 inches condition: overall good and sound provenanc...

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors
Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors

Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Composition French School, circa 1970's indistinctly signed and dated oil painting on board, unframed size: 18 x 21.5 inches condition: overall good and sound provenance: fr...

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors
Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors

Bright & Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract Composition French School, circa 1970's indistinctly signed and dated oil painting on board, unframed size: 21 x 25.5 inches condition: overall good and sound provenance: fr...

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20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Écru Oil Painting on Canvas, Textured Abstract Library Scene, Signed
Écru Oil Painting on Canvas, Textured Abstract Library Scene, Signed

Écru Oil Painting on Canvas, Textured Abstract Library Scene, Signed

By SOPHIE DUMONT

Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR

Écru Oil on canvas 19.7 × 19.7 in — unframed 22.4 × 22.4 in — framed American-style floating frame, available in natural wood or black In Écru, Sophie Dumont presents a pared-down ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flat White Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century
Flat White Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century

Flat White Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century

By Sandra Salamonová

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

The painting is inspired by good mood, coffee and a little bit snow too. I hope the picture is evoking this. Acrylic on canvas, will be signed.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century
Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

Abstract Oil Painting by Yvette Dubois-Habasque, Signed, 21st Century

By Yvette Dubois Habasque

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract, by Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016) signed with initials and dated verso oil painting on artists board, unframed painting measures: 9.5 x 13 inches Stunning original ab...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Green Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+
Green Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+

Green Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+

By Anna Maria Caboni

Located in Roma, IT

This abstract composition realized by the contemporary artist Anna Maria Caboni explores light as a quiet, expanding presence. Soft concentric layers of color radiate from a luminous...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Red Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+
Red Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+

Red Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+

By Anna Maria Caboni

Located in Roma, IT

This abstract composition realized by the contemporary artist Anna Maria Caboni explores light as a quiet, expanding presence. Soft concentric layers of color radiate from a luminous...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Blue Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+
Blue Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+

Blue Light Acrylic Painting, Contemporary Abstract, Signed, 2010+

By Anna Maria Caboni

Located in Roma, IT

This abstract composition realized by the contemporary artist Anna Maria Caboni explores light as a quiet, expanding presence. Soft concentric layers of color radiate from a luminous...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Abstract Painting Signed For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact abstract painting signed you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 170 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an abstract painting signed from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right abstract painting signed for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, beige and blue. There have been many interesting abstract painting signed examples over the years, but those made by David Barnett, Reginald K. Gee, Kim Romero, Celeste Reiter and Anne Raymond are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large abstract painting signed can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller abstract painting signed, measuring 3.43 high and 0.1 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Abstract Painting Signed?

The average selling price for an abstract painting signed we offer is $1,915, while they’re typically $42 on the low end and $400,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Abstract-paintings for You

Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.

Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.

In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.

The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.

Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.

If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.