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Jessica Mitchell abstract art
Jessica Mitchell abstract art

Jessica Mitchell abstract art

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a great large primary color abstract art by Jessica Mitchell in the 1970s

Category

1970s American Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas

Abstract Art Painting, Signed, 20th Century
Abstract Art Painting, Signed, 20th Century

Abstract Art Painting, Signed, 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Abstract art painting. Signed, 20th century.  

Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Wood

Modern Abstract Art Bronze Sculptor Sanford Decker, Patina
Modern Abstract Art Bronze Sculptor Sanford Decker, Patina

Modern Abstract Art Bronze Sculptor Sanford Decker, Patina

Located in Toledo, OH

Modern abstract art bronze sculpture by Sanford Decker. Great patina, signed Decker. Stamped A.P

Category

1960s Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Bronze

Sketch SF65-076 - American Abstract Art 1965
Sketch SF65-076 - American Abstract Art 1965

Sketch SF65-076 - American Abstract Art 1965

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

the early 1970s. The edge paintings were admired not only by his fellow second wave of Abstract

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Untitled SF73-681 - American Abstract Art 1973
Untitled SF73-681 - American Abstract Art 1973

Untitled SF73-681 - American Abstract Art 1973

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

This is an acrylic painting on wove paper by Sam Francis. It was painted in 1973. It is stamp signed with the two ink stamps of the Sam Francis Estate, verso. This work is identifi...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Abstract Art
Abstract Art

Abstract Art

By Kismine Varner

Located in Houston, TX

Abstract mixed media painting blending bold and rich colors by American artist Kismine Varner, 1990

Category

1990s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Pencil

Italian Modern Abstract Art Lamp
Italian Modern Abstract Art Lamp

Italian Modern Abstract Art Lamp

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Modern Abstract Art Lamp

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Glass

Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins - Painting, Abstract Art
Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins - Painting, Abstract Art

Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins - Painting, Abstract Art

By Paul Jenkins

Located in London, GB

Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Oil and sand on canvas 66 x 122 cm (26 x 48 inches) Signed, titled and dated on the reverse, Paul Jenkins "Phenomena Winter Harth" ...

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled SF75-040 [Mandala] - American Abstract Art 1975 Mandala
Untitled SF75-040 [Mandala] - American Abstract Art 1975 Mandala

Untitled SF75-040 [Mandala] - American Abstract Art 1975 Mandala

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

This is an acrylic painting on wove paper by Sam Francis. It was painted in 1975. It is stamp signed with the two ink stamps of the Sam Francis Estate, verso. This work is identifi...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Untitled SF79-011 (Acrylic Collage) - American Abstract Art 1986
Untitled SF79-011 (Acrylic Collage) - American Abstract Art 1986

Untitled SF79-011 (Acrylic Collage) - American Abstract Art 1986

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

This is an acrylic painting with collage on wove paper by Sam Francis. It is hand signed in pencil "Sam Francis" and dated "1979! beneath the signature verso. It was painted in 1979...

Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight & Puzzle Game - France 1940s
Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight & Puzzle Game - France 1940s

Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight & Puzzle Game - France 1940s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight & Puzzle Game - France 1940s Originally a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Nutwood

Fire, Abstract Art Screenprint by Domenick Turturro
Fire, Abstract Art Screenprint by Domenick Turturro

Fire, Abstract Art Screenprint by Domenick Turturro

By Domenick Turturro

Located in Long Island City, NY

Domenick Turturro, American (1936 - 2002) - Fire, Year: circa 1980, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 40 AP, Image Size: 23 x 30 inches, Size: 26 x 3...

Category

1980s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Helen Frankenthaler Female Abstract Art 1968
Helen Frankenthaler Female Abstract Art 1968

Helen Frankenthaler Female Abstract Art 1968

By Helen Frankenthaler

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Helen Frankenthaler Female Abstract Art poster 1968

Category

1960s American Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Ian Tyson - Study for Sculpture - Abstract Art
Ian Tyson - Study for Sculpture - Abstract Art

Ian Tyson - Study for Sculpture - Abstract Art

By Ian Tyson

Located in London, GB

) was a British artist, printer, and poet renowned for his contributions to contemporary art and

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Screen

Untitled, SF78-255 - Acrylic Painting with Watercolour American Abstract Art
Untitled, SF78-255 - Acrylic Painting with Watercolour American Abstract Art

Untitled, SF78-255 - Acrylic Painting with Watercolour American Abstract Art

By Sam Francis

Located in London, GB

SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994 San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American) Title: Untitled SF78-255 (Acrylic), 1978 Technique: Signed and Dated Acrylic on BFK Rives Paper Pap...

Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Musical Instrument II  Joiki II - Spanish Abstract Art
Musical Instrument II  Joiki II - Spanish Abstract Art

Musical Instrument II Joiki II - Spanish Abstract Art

By Eduardo Chillida

Located in London, GB

This original etching is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Chillida” at the lower left margin. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower right margi...

Category

1980s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Etching

Place I  Leku I -  Spanish Abstract Art
Place I  Leku I -  Spanish Abstract Art

Place I Leku I - Spanish Abstract Art

By Eduardo Chillida

Located in London, GB

EDUARDO CHILLIDA 1924-2002 1924 - San Sebastián - 2002 (Spanish/Basque) Title: Place I Leku I, 1969 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching on Chiffon de Mandeure Wo...

Category

1960s Vintage Abstract Art

Materials

Etching

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Vintage Abstract Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of vintage abstract art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Modern version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage abstract art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of vintage abstract art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown and blue. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of vintage abstract art — no matter the origin — is easy, but Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Josef Albers, Victor Vasarely and Sam Francis each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, lithograph and oil paint can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Vintage Abstract Art?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of vintage abstract art in our inventory may begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,900,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,607.
Questions About Vintage Abstract Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    No, abstract art, by definition, is not representational. Although the shapes in an abstract composition may be based on real world objects, these objects are not recognizable in the finished work.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To describe abstract art, focus on its elements. Take notice of the types of lines and shapes the work features. Discuss its color and value, the term for the interplay between light and dark in a piece. You can also consider its texture, the materials used to produce it and how it fits into the space that surrounds it. Find a wide range of abstract art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract art grew out of the desire by artists in the early 20th century, like Wassily Kandinsky, to create “pure art,” grounded not in visual reality but in the artist’s imagination.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.

  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021
    A definition of abstract art is art through which the artist doesn't attempt a visual depiction of the world. The artist may have other intentions : conveying a pure emotion, or achieving what (s)he perceives as visual perfection, etc. There are many kinds of abstract art : lyrical abstraction, geometrical abstraction, action painting… There is also an infinite spectrum between hyperrealism and pure abstraction, since one can argue that any brush stroke is by itself an abstraction of the reality — let alone flat color patches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Abstract, in art, refers to art that rejects visual reality. Instead, abstract arts utilizes shapes, colors, forms and other gestural marks to convey a certain feeling and reality.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    What makes good abstract art is largely subjective. People tend to think of abstract art as good when it evokes an emotional response in them. Critics may judge abstract art based on its originality and creativity, as well as on the skill and technique of the artist. Shop a diverse assortment of abstract art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The six elements of abstract art are color, form, line, shape, texture and value. Color refers to the various hues featured in a composition, while form refers to the subjects or elements of a piece. Lines and shapes are the components that make up the artwork. Textures include both physical differences in the surface of a work and effects that create the illusion of textural variations. Value, the final element, describes how light or dark the colors are. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of abstract art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The reasons why people like abstract art vary. Some like the fact that they can interpret abstract pieces however they desire and enjoy using their imaginations to find meaning in various works. Others experience an emotional reaction when viewing abstract art and consider it to be moving as a result. In addition, people may appreciate the creativity and inventiveness that the creation of abstract art requires. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of abstract art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Abstract art is meant to achieve an effect as opposed to representing an object, person, or a scene. Three characteristics of abstract art include: being non-representational art; valuation of shapes, colors, lines, and textures; and subjective art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original abstract artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Kandinsky was called the Father of Abstract Art because he was part of a crucial moment in art history. He was influenced by styles ranging from Surrealism to Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich who explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. Wassily Kandinsky also led courses on analytical drawing and color at the Bauhaus after being appointed by founder and architect Walter Gropius to teach in Weimar in 1922. He taught at all three of the legendary school’s locations and remained with the institution until its forced closure by the Nazis in 1933. Through his work, Kandinsky pushed modern art closer to total abstraction and inspired artists like Willem de Kooning and Joan Mitchell. Explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There is no single painter who experimented with abstract art and Cubism. A number of artists worked in Cubism, a style of abstract art in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Historians generally credit Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as being the fathers of Cubism. Other Cubist painters include Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger. Shop a collection of Cubist art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    To price vintage art, you can use trusted online resources to determine what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Many auction houses and online platforms allow you to see sold items, and browsing these listings can give you a feel for a work of art’s value. Keep in mind that the maker, age, subject matter, rarity and condition of a work will all contribute to how much it's worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can examine a piece of art for you and give you an estimate of its fair market value. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.