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By Patricia Zinsmeister Parker

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

concomitantly with my larger abstract works. As an abstract painter, I find many corollaries between Abstraction

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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Beautiful abstract painting "Colors in Motion" by the famous Giancarlo Impiglia
Beautiful abstract painting "Colors in Motion" by the famous Giancarlo Impiglia

Beautiful abstract painting "Colors in Motion" by the famous Giancarlo Impiglia

By Giancarlo Impiglia

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A new work by the indelible Giancarlo Impiglia. Born in Rome, Impiglia moved to New York in the 70s, where he established a signature style on the shoulders of Futurism and Cubism,...

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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Medaglia 25 Anni Tecno Limited Edition bronze medallion plaque famous sculptor
Medaglia 25 Anni Tecno Limited Edition bronze medallion plaque famous sculptor

Medaglia 25 Anni Tecno Limited Edition bronze medallion plaque famous sculptor

By Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in New York, NY

ARNALDO POMODORO Medaglia 25 Anni Tecno (Two Sided Bronze Medallion), 1979 Bronze (incised signature) 2 1/2 × 2 × 7/10 inches Edition 196/1600 Unframed This beautiful two sided limit...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early American Modern watercolour famous abstract American artist
Early American Modern watercolour famous abstract American artist

Early American Modern watercolour famous abstract American artist

By Arthur Dove

Located in London, GB

remained dedicated to his art until his death in 1946. His legacy lives on and he has been credited with

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1940s American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

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"Rain" 21st century famous Asian contemporary mixed media abstract painting

"Rain" 21st century famous Asian contemporary mixed media abstract painting

By Lam Huynh Linh

Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Fine Art University in 2005, Linh followed his passion for abstract art and the inspiration by Mother

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Pretty and Famous by Alex Popa Contemporary 21st Century Art
Pretty and Famous by Alex Popa Contemporary 21st Century Art

Pretty and Famous by Alex Popa Contemporary 21st Century Art

By Alex Popa

Located in London, GB

Alex Popa is a young Romanian artist, whose style explores a variety of concepts, from figurative to portraits, and from traditional to contemporary. His work was exhibited in his ho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Located in Jimbaran, Bali

An elegant solid teak wood and woven rattan seat low chair from the island of Madura off the Northeastern coast of Java, Indonesia. The chair features subtle carved detailing amid it...

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

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Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner
Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner

Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality, available with its original hearth plate, attractive stepped sections form the basis of t...

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Vintage 1930s Scottish Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Contemporary Italian Wall Lights in Brass White Blue Gray Layered Murano Glass
Contemporary Italian Wall Lights in Brass White Blue Gray Layered Murano Glass

Contemporary Italian Wall Lights in Brass White Blue Gray Layered Murano Glass

Located in New York, NY

A very elegant and refined Italian Mediterranean design in blown Murano glass worked with the technique scavo: the frosted glass has a finish similar to archaeological ancient Roman ...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

20th Century Rare Brass Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
20th Century Rare Brass Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s

20th Century Rare Brass Floor Lamp by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Paris, FR

A sculptural vintage iconic floor lamp in Tommaso Barbi's signature design of three large shaped brass leaves that light up and a circular base. This particular model is rare. Italy...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture
One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture

One Light - immersive infinite perceptual ambient light wall sculpture

By Raymond Graber

Located in San Francisco, CA

Raymond Graber‘s celestial light sculptures transform the sense of perception, challenging the human eye’s sense for scale and time with a transcendental perceptual experience. In ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lights, LED Light, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Neon Light

"Brian O'Neill's 'Deep Dive 1' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"
"Brian O'Neill's 'Deep Dive 1' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"

"Brian O'Neill's 'Deep Dive 1' Original Acrylic Painting with 24K Gold Leaf"

Located in Denver, CO

Brian O'Neill's "Deep Dive 1" is an extraordinary original artwork created in 2024. This piece measures 12 x 12 x 1.50 inches (30.48 x 30.48 x 3.81 cm) and showcases a masterful blen...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

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Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles
Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles

Latticework by Hasharat: A Global Mosaic of 84 Exotic Beetles

Located in New York, NY

Framed entomological display titled Latticework by Hasharat, showcasing 84 exotic beetle and insect specimens from around the world, arranged in a precise grid against a black ground...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Taxidermy

Materials

Linen, Glass

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6

By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, e...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Bouclé, Plastic

Very Large Ammonite Fossil
Very Large Ammonite Fossil

Very Large Ammonite Fossil

$1,200

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Very Large Ammonite Fossil

Located in New York, NY

Very large and impressive fossil of an ammonite mollusk measuring 12 by 12 1/2 by 4 inches and weighing over 20 lbs, dating from the Devonian period to the end of the Cretaceous period.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Stone

Artistic Marble Console - SCHITZO II by R’Kan
Artistic Marble Console - SCHITZO II by R’Kan

Artistic Marble Console - SCHITZO II by R’Kan

$7,500

H 33.47 in W 57.09 in D 15.75 in

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Located in Giza Governorate, EG

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2010s Egyptian Console Tables

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Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gilt Murano Glass Palm Tree Sconces, Italy
Contemporary Pair of Brass and Gilt Murano Glass Palm Tree Sconces, Italy

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Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of Contemporary Gilt gold powder leaf Murano glass and brass palm tree leaf wall lights lightning lamps sconces. Contemporary work from a small artisanal italian design workshop...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's
Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's

Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's

$9,500

H 15 in W 50 in D 36 in

Isamu Noguchi Coffee Table, USA 1950's

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in New York, NY

Early Classic Noguchi IN 50 table in black stained Cherry and vintage apple green glass, aluminum connecting pin present.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Yves Klein Small IKB Venus Brooch Sculpture Jewel in International Klein Blue
Yves Klein Small IKB Venus Brooch Sculpture Jewel in International Klein Blue

Yves Klein Small IKB Venus Brooch Sculpture Jewel in International Klein Blue

By Yves Klein

Located in Paris, FR

Yves Klein, Small IKB Venus Brooch Bronze multiple, painted with International Klein Blue (IKB). From a model created in 1956. Edition of 500 copies + 100 artist’s proofs. This copy ...

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1950s Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian and Willem de Kooning are among the most famous abstract artists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Scotland is famous for many kinds of art. During the Middle Ages, artisans in the region produced highly detailed carved stones and metalwork. In more recent history, Henry Raeburn, James Guthrie, Samuel Peploe, Leslie Hunter and John Duncan Fergusson are among the most well-known Scottish artists. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Scottish art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The famous abstract artist in Leamington Spa was Terry Frost. He is best known for his geometric abstractions. The artist's work conveyed his enthusiasm for perceptual phenomena with overlapping half-circles, rectangles and squares of bright colors. He was born on October 13, 1915, in Leamington Spa, England. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Terry Frost art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paris is home to several priceless pieces of art from the world's top artists. Debatably, the most famous artwork in Paris is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, on display at the Louvre. Many consider the Mona Lisa to be the most famous piece of art in Paris as well as the world. Shop a selection of artwork from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Andy Warhol is one of the most famous Pop artists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    Sarah Graham's most famous art is arguably her series of Chupa Chupa cups. Throughout her career, she has produced dozens of them, one of which hangs in the headquarters of the company that manufactures the cups, Perfetti Van Melle. Graham also designed the cover for the 2012 Kaiser Chiefs album Souvenir. Shop a selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    There are many famous Art Deco artists. In addition, the movement produced many well-known designers and architects. Some of the most notable creatives who contributed to the Art Deco movement include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, René Lalique, Eileen Gray, Jean Dunand, Donald Deskey and Jean Perzel. Explore a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Opinions vary as to what the most famous piece of Pop art is. Two major contenders for the title are Andy Warhol's 1961–62 series Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein's 1963 diptych painting Whaam!. Other notable Pop art works include A Bigger Splash by David Hockney, Flag by Jasper Johns, Crying Girl by Roy Lichtenstein, Radiant Baby by Keith Haring, the Marilyn Triptych by Andy Warhol, and Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Pop art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    The Art Institute of Chicago is famous for being one of the largest and oldest art museums in the U.S. It is also home to an art college, which boasts an impressive roster of well-known alumni that includes Jeff Koons, Ivan Albright, Thomas Hart Benton, Sanford Biggers and Joan Mitchell, among many others. The museum has in its collections many famous works, such as Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist, Grant Wood's American Gothic, Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, El Greco's The Assumption of the Virgin, Georgia O'Keeffe's Sky Above the Clouds IV, Diego Rivera's Portrait of Marevna and Mary Cassatt's The Child's Bath. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Two types of art that are famous in Costa Rica are painting and sculpture. Many Costa Rican painters gained acclaim during the 20th century, including Francisco Amighetti, Lola Fernández, Roberto Brenes Mesén and Teodorico Quirós Alvarado. One of the best-known sculptures in Costa Rica is the Monumento Nacional located in the Bandera de Costa Rica Parque Nacional in San José. The bronze memorial was produced by Louis-Robert Carrier-Belleuse in 1891. Find a large collection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The famous abstract artist who was born in Leamington Spa is Sir Terry Frost. With overlapping half-circles, rectangles, and squares of bright colors, Frost's work conveyed his enthusiasm for perceptual phenomena. His works are now in the collections of the Tate in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Sir Terry Frost art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Grayson Perry's most famous work of art is open for debate. Some of his most notable works include Memory Jar, Comfort Blanket, The Vanity of Small Differences, A House for Essex, We’ve Found the Body of Your Child and Death of a Working Hero. The British artist is known for tackling social issues, such as sexuality, religion, gender and social status. Shop a collection of Grayson Perry art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
    The famous dog art in New Orleans is the Blue Dog series by George Rodrigue. Inspiration for the series came from Rodrigue’s childhood pet, Tiffany. Over the years, Tiffany increasingly appeared in Rodgrigue's paintings and became the Blue Dog, now a compelling and humorous Pop figure in his original works and silkscreen reproductions. Find an assortment of George Rodrigue art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Opinions on what Bridget Riley's most famous work is differ. One of her best-known works is 1961's Movement in Squares, which had a major impact on the Op art movement. Other notable works by Riley include 1960's Pink Landscape, 1962's Blaze 1, 1985's Cupid's Quiver and 1989's Gaillard. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Bridget Riley art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Jim Dines' most famous piece of art is The Smiling Workman. It was one of the artist's short art performances known as Happenings. During the 30-second performance, he painted the words "I love what I'm doing, HELP" on a canvas while covered in paint and drinking tomato juice meant to symbolize paint from a glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Jim Dine art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which of Andy Warhol's art pieces is his most famous is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some of his most well-known works include Marilyn Diptych, Campbell's Soup Cans, the “Cow” series, Mao, Dollar Signs and the “Flower” series. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Andy Warhol artwork.
  • 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 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 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.