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Colossal Flashlight in Place of Hoover Dam
Colossal Flashlight in Place of Hoover Dam

Colossal Flashlight in Place of Hoover Dam

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in Missouri, MO

constant performer in his Happenings. This brash, often humorous, approach to art was at great odds with

Category

20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

View of Saint-Médard Church Paris
View of Saint-Médard Church Paris

View of Saint-Médard Church Paris

By Lucien Génin

Located in London, GB

, sensitive, skilful, delicate, humorous and witty works of art. A painting by Lucien Génin was awarded an

Category

1930s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Le Pont Neuf
Le Pont Neuf

Le Pont Neuf

By Lucien Génin

Located in London, GB

intelligent, composed, colourful, sensitive, skilful, delicate, humorous and witty works of art. A painting by

Category

1930s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Jovan Obican Naive Folk Art Ceramic Sculpture of Sitting Man
Jovan Obican Naive Folk Art Ceramic Sculpture of Sitting Man

Jovan Obican Naive Folk Art Ceramic Sculpture of Sitting Man

By Jovan Obican 1

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

, allegorical, and humorous elements of Folk Art and Naive styles, thematically similar to Marc Chagall and Jean

Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Notre Dame de Paris II
Notre Dame de Paris II

Notre Dame de Paris II

By Lucien Génin

Located in London, GB

intelligent, composed, colourful, sensitive, skilful, delicate, humorous and witty works of art. A painting by

Category

1930s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Art Deco Silvered Metal Elephant Bookends on Rouge Royal Marble, 1930s
Art Deco Silvered Metal Elephant Bookends on Rouge Royal Marble, 1930s

Art Deco Silvered Metal Elephant Bookends on Rouge Royal Marble, 1930s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Charming pair of Art Deco bookends, France, circa 1930s, depicting seated elephants crafted in

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal

Sommarial in Aurora Gelblich, a rich amber fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Aurora Gelblich, a rich amber fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Aurora Gelblich, a rich amber fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Aurora Gelblich II, amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Aurora Gelblich II, amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Aurora Gelblich II, amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Whiskey, a soft amber fluid hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Whiskey, a soft amber fluid hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Whiskey, a soft amber fluid hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With his collection

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Tea, a rich brown fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Tea, a rich brown fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Tea, a rich brown fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With his collection

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Apricot, a rich orange fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Apricot, a rich orange fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Apricot, a rich orange fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With his collection

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Iris Gelb, a rich dark amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Iris Gelb, a rich dark amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Iris Gelb, a rich dark amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With his collection

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Whiskey II, soft amber fluid hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Whiskey II, soft amber fluid hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Whiskey II, soft amber fluid hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Bernstein Gelb, a rich amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Bernstein Gelb, a rich amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Bernstein Gelb, a rich amber hand blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommarial in Aurora Rotlich, a rich red fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth
Sommarial in Aurora Rotlich, a rich red fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Sommarial in Aurora Rotlich, a rich red fluid glass sculpture by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Viennese Bronze, Girl Sitting On Polar Bear Skin, By Bruno Zach, ca 1925
Viennese Bronze, Girl Sitting On Polar Bear Skin, By Bruno Zach, ca 1925

Viennese Bronze, Girl Sitting On Polar Bear Skin, By Bruno Zach, ca 1925

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

, erotic and animal bronze figures, some with human features, as well as bizarre and humorous works of art

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Tricolarial 37, a Unique Amber, Red, Purple & Blue Glass Vase by Vic Bamforth
Tricolarial 37, a Unique Amber, Red, Purple & Blue Glass Vase by Vic Bamforth

Tricolarial 37, a Unique Amber, Red, Purple & Blue Glass Vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

creates instantly recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommercalmo in Alabaster & Black, monochrome blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth
Sommercalmo in Alabaster & Black, monochrome blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Sommercalmo in Alabaster & Black, monochrome blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Tricolarial 40, a multicoloured handblown sculptural vase by Vic Bamforth
Tricolarial 40, a multicoloured handblown sculptural vase by Vic Bamforth

Tricolarial 40, a multicoloured handblown sculptural vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Sommercalmo in Black & Alabaster, monochrome blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth
Sommercalmo in Black & Alabaster, monochrome blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Sommercalmo in Black & Alabaster, monochrome blown glass vase by Vic Bamforth

Located in London, GB

recognisable, vibrantly painted, humorous one-off glass art pieces using specialist high firing enamels. With

Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Koran Scribe, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in New York, NY

oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Cold

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Odalisque, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Franz Xaver Bergmann, Odalisque, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

Franz Xaver Bergmann, Odalisque, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

By Franz Xaver Bergman (Bergmann)

Located in New York, NY

figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Cold painted bronze refers to

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910
Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910

Viennese Bronze, Snake Dancer on Marble Base, by Franz Bergmann, Around 1910

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

animal Bronze figures, some with human features, as well as bizarre and humorous works of art. Known

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s
Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s

Franz Xavier Bergman, Oriental Dancer, Jugenstil Vienna Bronze Sculpture, 1900s

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

oriental, erotic and animal figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bruno Zach Vienna Bronze Austria Semi-Nude Lady with Hoop Bergmann circa 1930
Bruno Zach Vienna Bronze Austria Semi-Nude Lady with Hoop Bergmann circa 1930

Bruno Zach Vienna Bronze Austria Semi-Nude Lady with Hoop Bergmann circa 1930

By Bruno Zach

Located in Vienna, AT

or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either a

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer
Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer

Franz Bergmann Vienna Cold Painted Bronze Figure of Snake Charmer

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Forney, TX

, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, he would sign either a 'B' in an urn

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Crocodile With Maiden in Belly, Original Viennese Bronze, by Bergmann, Ca 1900
Crocodile With Maiden in Belly, Original Viennese Bronze, by Bergmann, Ca 1900

Crocodile With Maiden in Belly, Original Viennese Bronze, by Bergmann, Ca 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

bizarre and humorous works of art. Known for his detailed and colorful work and the signature either a 'B

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1990s Bronze Ballerina Table Lamp
1990s Bronze Ballerina Table Lamp

1990s Bronze Ballerina Table Lamp

Located in Marbella, ES

. Ideal for spaces that celebrate body diversity and contemporary art with humorous or irreverent touches.

Category

Late 20th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

18kt Gold & Gem-Set Mechanical “Stealing Time” Brooch Watch C.1960s
18kt Gold & Gem-Set Mechanical “Stealing Time” Brooch Watch C.1960s

18kt Gold & Gem-Set Mechanical “Stealing Time” Brooch Watch C.1960s

Located in Braintree, GB

1960s 18kt Gold & Gem-Set Mechanical “Stealing Time” Brooch Watch A bold and humorous piece of

Category

Vintage 1960s American Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Line Vautrin gilded bronze brooch "Les Marottes" (Puppets)
Line Vautrin gilded bronze brooch "Les Marottes" (Puppets)

Line Vautrin gilded bronze brooch "Les Marottes" (Puppets)

By Line Vautrin

Located in Bruxelles, BE

This brooch, in gilded bronze named "Marotte", beautifully showcases the humorous aspect and the

Category

Vintage 1950s French Arts and Crafts Brooches

Materials

Bronze

Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed 'K.R.'
Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed 'K.R.'

Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed 'K.R.'

Located in Lisse, NL

ability to tell a story through form. It would be a distinctive addition to any collection of folk art

Category

Early 20th Century European Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s
Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Owl Sculpture. Bergmann 1900´s

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

often humanized or whimsical, humorous objets d'art. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Guy Pène du Bois (American, 1884-1958) "La Chapelle Des Pecheurs" WPA Modernism
Guy Pène du Bois (American, 1884-1958) "La Chapelle Des Pecheurs" WPA Modernism

Guy Pène du Bois (American, 1884-1958) "La Chapelle Des Pecheurs" WPA Modernism

Located in Atlanta, GA

authored Artists Say the Silliest Things (1940), a memoir that humorously reflected on the art world of his

Category

Early 20th Century American French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Paint

Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, English Bulldog, Vienna Bronze Sculpture, Ca. 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Two Way Stretch Original Watercolor by Walter M. Baumhofer
Two Way Stretch Original Watercolor by Walter M. Baumhofer

Two Way Stretch Original Watercolor by Walter M. Baumhofer

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

be your trusted source. Watercolor, painting, art, humorous, bears, calendar, vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Sculptural Bud Vase, Vienna Bronze, circa 1900
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Sculptural Bud Vase, Vienna Bronze, circa 1900

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Sculptural Bud Vase, Vienna Bronze, circa 1900

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

figures, the latter often humanized or whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Cold painted bronze refers to

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

Materials

Bronze

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Great Dane, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture
Franz Xavier Bergmann, Great Dane, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture

Franz Xavier Bergmann, Great Dane, Miniature Vienna Bronze Sculpture

By Franz Bergmann

Located in New York, NY

humanized or whimsical and often humorous objet d'art. The color was not fired hence "cold painted". Mainly

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"A Soggy Inconvenience" Original Oil Painting by Henry Hintermeister
"A Soggy Inconvenience" Original Oil Painting by Henry Hintermeister

"A Soggy Inconvenience" Original Oil Painting by Henry Hintermeister

By Henry Hintermeister

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Hintermeistrer, Humorous, Fishing, Art

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Vienna Bergman Bronze Arab Man on Carpet Selling Egypt Antiquities, circa 1890
Vienna Bergman Bronze Arab Man on Carpet Selling Egypt Antiquities, circa 1890

Vienna Bergman Bronze Arab Man on Carpet Selling Egypt Antiquities, circa 1890

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Vienna, AT

whimsical, humorous objects d'art. Noted for his detailed and colorful work, and signing either a 'B' in an

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Humorous Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of humorous art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Pop Art style, while we also have 3 Pop Art versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of humorous art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a choice in our collection of humorous art to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, beige, blue and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of humorous art examples over the years, but those made by Stephen Basso, Roy's People, Mychael Barratt, Alex Echo and William Collins (b.1788) are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, paper and oil paint.

How Much is a Humorous Art?

The average selling price for a piece of humorous art we offer is $937, while they’re typically $169 on the low end and $14,000 for the highest priced.