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Panoramic View of Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, 1880
Panoramic View of Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, 1880

Panoramic View of Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in Venice, 1880

Located in Langweer, NL

Discoloration and Fading: There is a slight yellowing or sepia tone, which is typical for older photographs, but it seems evenly spread without noticeable spots or stains.

Category

Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

"Thelo #1" Diana Kurz, Abstract Expressionist Gestural Purples and Blues

"Thelo #1" Diana Kurz, Abstract Expressionist Gestural Purples and Blues

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Large Red, #3" Diana Kurz, 1960 Intense Color Gestural Abstract Work

"Large Red, #3" Diana Kurz, 1960 Intense Color Gestural Abstract Work

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Still Life" Diana Kurz, Expressionist Still Life With Skull Pastel on Paper
"Still Life" Diana Kurz, Expressionist Still Life With Skull Pastel on Paper

"Still Life" Diana Kurz, Expressionist Still Life With Skull Pastel on Paper

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"Untitled" Diana Kurz, Intense Yellow Abstract Composition on Paper

"Untitled" Diana Kurz, Intense Yellow Abstract Composition on Paper

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"Green Square #14" Diana Kurz, Vibrant Color Abstract Expressionist Work

"Green Square #14" Diana Kurz, Vibrant Color Abstract Expressionist Work

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

"Casper" Diana Kurz, New York Female Abstract Expressionist Gouache on Paper

"Casper" Diana Kurz, New York Female Abstract Expressionist Gouache on Paper

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Gouache

"Pink Green Study" Diana Kurz, Abstract Grid Expressionist New York Pastel

"Pink Green Study" Diana Kurz, Abstract Grid Expressionist New York Pastel

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

"June" Diana Kurz, Abstract Colorist Composition New York Abstract Expressionism

"June" Diana Kurz, Abstract Colorist Composition New York Abstract Expressionism

By Diana Kurz

Located in New York, NY

The large, over life-size figures were inspired by old photographs, which Kurz saw in the possession of an elderly aunt who lived in California.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Watercolor, Board

Jim Dine, Self Portrait, American Artist, Harvard, Joel Grey
Jim Dine, Self Portrait, American Artist, Harvard, Joel Grey

Jim Dine, Self Portrait, American Artist, Harvard, Joel Grey

By Jim Dine

Located in Fairlawn, OH

The sepia-brown ink lends the image the atmosphere of an old photograph or a sheet by an earlier master, yet the vigorous scoring, wiping, and irregular tonal deposits make it emphat...

Category

1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

St. Michaels Church , Workington
St. Michaels Church , Workington

St. Michaels Church , Workington

By Robert Anning Bell

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

For decades, the exact, intricate layout of what has been lost lived only in the hazy memories of old photographs. Discovering the original architectural window plans completely cha...

Category

Late 19th Century Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Birch Mystery, trees, female figure, neutral tones, collage on archival paper
Birch Mystery, trees, female figure, neutral tones, collage on archival paper

Birch Mystery, trees, female figure, neutral tones, collage on archival paper

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Acrylic, Mixed Media

Merman, mosaic-like male nude figure, collage golden blue tones
Merman, mosaic-like male nude figure, collage golden blue tones

Merman, mosaic-like male nude figure, collage golden blue tones

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Fabric, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Elsewhere, figure, collage, abstract, disrupted realism birds nature
Elsewhere, figure, collage, abstract, disrupted realism birds nature

Elsewhere, figure, collage, abstract, disrupted realism birds nature

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Jewels, abstract collage, colorful black female figure gesture green earth tones

Jewels, abstract collage, colorful black female figure gesture green earth tones

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Artemis, colorful African woman feminist bright yellow
Artemis, colorful African woman feminist bright yellow

Artemis, colorful African woman feminist bright yellow

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

"Pink Thought" Mixed media on paper, 30 x 23 cm, 1950
"Pink Thought" Mixed media on paper, 30 x 23 cm, 1950

"Pink Thought" Mixed media on paper, 30 x 23 cm, 1950

By Dora Maar

Located in Torino, IT

In the last years of her life, Dora Maar resumed photography and reworked old photographs, evidently driven by inexhaustible creativity.

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Duality, Love Story provocative collage 2 women muted colors
Duality, Love Story provocative collage 2 women muted colors

Duality, Love Story provocative collage 2 women muted colors

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Scripture Tapestry, collage with woman and Biblical quotes
Scripture Tapestry, collage with woman and Biblical quotes

Scripture Tapestry, collage with woman and Biblical quotes

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Fabric, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Vermeer Tapestry, collage with classical elements, disrupted realism
Vermeer Tapestry, collage with classical elements, disrupted realism

Vermeer Tapestry, collage with classical elements, disrupted realism

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Gaia, mystery, collage, figure, fabric, mythology, bird
Gaia, mystery, collage, figure, fabric, mythology, bird

Gaia, mystery, collage, figure, fabric, mythology, bird

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Assemblage Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper, Fabric

Sleep Watchers, mystery, collage, figure, night

Sleep Watchers, mystery, collage, figure, night

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Assemblage Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Rain, mystery, collage, figure, dark color, night cave painting random stripes
Rain, mystery, collage, figure, dark color, night cave painting random stripes

Rain, mystery, collage, figure, dark color, night cave painting random stripes

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Assemblage Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Dark Water, mystery, collage, figure, black yellow, night
Dark Water, mystery, collage, figure, black yellow, night

Dark Water, mystery, collage, figure, black yellow, night

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Assemblage Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper, Mixed Media

Red Birch,  disrupted realism, nature, woman, muted reds, mystery

Red Birch, disrupted realism, nature, woman, muted reds, mystery

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Assemblage Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper

Celestial Night, mixed media, stars, night, galaxy, text
Celestial Night, mixed media, stars, night, galaxy, text

Celestial Night, mixed media, stars, night, galaxy, text

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Magazine Paper

This Week, female face amid birch tree collage

This Week, female face amid birch tree collage

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Assemblage Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Charcoal, Ink, Archival Paper, Newsprint

Miami Night, female figure, tattoo, text

Miami Night, female figure, tattoo, text

By Audrey Anastasi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Toned in sepia like an old, old photograph, the work has the feeling of revisiting an old memory that’s been obfuscated by the passing of time.

Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Elizabeth Taylor Denied Andy Warhol Silver Liz Painting Charles Lutz Pop Art
Elizabeth Taylor Denied Andy Warhol Silver Liz Painting Charles Lutz Pop Art

Elizabeth Taylor Denied Andy Warhol Silver Liz Painting Charles Lutz Pop Art

By Charles Lutz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Warhol’s insistent link between fame and nostalgia, in fact, is the very basis of these works, which are often generated from old photographs; the one used to create present work, fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Elizabeth Taylor Denied Andy Warhol Mint Liz Painting Charles Lutz Pop Art
Elizabeth Taylor Denied Andy Warhol Mint Liz Painting Charles Lutz Pop Art

Elizabeth Taylor Denied Andy Warhol Mint Liz Painting Charles Lutz Pop Art

By Charles Lutz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Warhol’s insistent link between fame and nostalgia, in fact, is the very basis of these works, which are often generated from old photographs; the one used to create present work, fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Linen, Acrylic

Ghost Girl
Ghost Girl

Ghost Girl

By Kat Flyn

Located in New Orleans, LA

In this series, titled Ghost Portraits, an individual, long deceased, is represented through a collection of “saved” items – old photographs, a lock of hair, a hymnal, and so forth.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Jubilee
Jubilee

Jubilee

By Kat Flyn

Located in New Orleans, LA

In this series, titled Ghost Portraits, an individual, long deceased, is represented through a collection of “saved” items – old photographs, a lock of hair, a hymnal, and so forth.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Oath (The)
Oath (The)

Oath (The)

By Kat Flyn

Located in New Orleans, LA

In this series, titled Ghost Portraits, an individual, long deceased, is represented through a collection of “saved” items – old photographs, a lock of hair, a hymnal, and so forth.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Hymnal (The)
Hymnal (The)

Hymnal (The)

By Kat Flyn

Located in New Orleans, LA

In this series, titled Ghost Portraits, an individual, long deceased, is represented through a collection of “saved” items – old photographs, a lock of hair, a hymnal, and so forth.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

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Old Photographs For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of old photographs available for sale. There are many Contemporary, Street Art and Modern versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Old photographs available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, yellow and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by H. Allen Benowitz, Natalie Ciccoricco, Gaétan Caron, Robert Herman and Viet Ha Tran are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paper, archival paper and archival pigment print.

How Much are Old Photographs?

Old photographs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $865, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $3,600.