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Pollen Keeper II, sculpture, Navajo turquoise Contemporary, outdoor, indoor art
Pollen Keeper II, sculpture, Navajo turquoise Contemporary, outdoor, indoor art

Pollen Keeper II, sculpture, Navajo turquoise Contemporary, outdoor, indoor art

By Melanie Yazzie

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Pollen Keeper II, sculpture, Navajo turquoise Contemporary Melanie Yazzie fabricated steel sculpture with powder coat finish edition of 8 450 lbs As a printmaker, painter, and scu...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pillar Phantom by Pavlína Kvita - Contemporary Totem Sculpture, Outdoor Art, Red
Pillar Phantom by Pavlína Kvita - Contemporary Totem Sculpture, Outdoor Art, Red

Pillar Phantom by Pavlína Kvita - Contemporary Totem Sculpture, Outdoor Art, Red

By Pavlína Kvita

Located in Paris, FR

Pillar Phantom is a unique pigmented glass fiber reinforced concrete, raw steel plinth sculpture by contemporary artist Pavlína Kvita, dimensions are 270 × 90 × 85 cm (106.3 × 35.4 ×...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Titan - contemporary, abstract, totem, bronze, outdoor sculpture
Titan - contemporary, abstract, totem, bronze, outdoor sculpture

Titan - contemporary, abstract, totem, bronze, outdoor sculpture

By Viktor Mitic

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This tall, blue, green, abstract, totem, bronze, outdoor sculpture was created by Viktor Mitic, a Canadian sculptor known for his inspired work. Intricately designed abstract shapes ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cygnus A - contemporary, abstract, bronze, outdoor sculpture
Cygnus A - contemporary, abstract, bronze, outdoor sculpture

Cygnus A - contemporary, abstract, bronze, outdoor sculpture

By Viktor Mitic

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Canadian sculptor Viktor Mitic looked to the stars for inspiration in creating this striking contemporary sculpture. The elegant and ethereal abstract form of Cygnus A is intended to...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Reflection - contemporary, abstract figurative, steel outdoor sculpture
Reflection - contemporary, abstract figurative, steel outdoor sculpture

Reflection - contemporary, abstract figurative, steel outdoor sculpture

By R. Clark Ellis

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This outdoor abstract figurative steel sculpture is by Robert Clarke Ellis. The Canadian artist explores universal themes in his work that are inspired by life’s challenges, choices...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Echoes - figurative, contemporary, corten steel outdoor sculpture
Echoes - figurative, contemporary, corten steel outdoor sculpture

Echoes - figurative, contemporary, corten steel outdoor sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This monumental steel figurative sculpture of a moose is designed for the outdoors. The majestic moose, an iconic national symbol, is the subject of this imposing realistic silhouet...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Bunnies, outdoor sculpture

Outdoor Bunnies, outdoor sculpture

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Hunt Slonem, outdoor sculpture, stainless steel and enamel resin Size and colors custom

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Feline by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, outdoor art
Large Feline by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, outdoor art

Large Feline by Pierre Yermia - Animal bronze sculpture, outdoor art

By Pierre Yermia

Located in Paris, FR

Large Feline is a bronze sculpture by French contemporary artist Pierre Yermia, dimensions are 24 × 175 × 47 cm (9.4 × 68.9 × 18.5 in). The sculpture is signed and numbered, it is p...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - tall
Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - tall

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - tall

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

This outdoor lamp "Ikosaeder" is for the garden or entrance area. This lamp impresses her unique shadow projection. The icosahedron is supplied in rust optics. The built-in lamp par...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - small
Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - small

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - small

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

This outdoor lamp "Ikosaeder" is for the garden or entrance area. Customization possible and designed in 2010. Also available to order in stainless steel. This lamp impresses her un...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Overture - large, contemporary, abstract, black granite, outdoor sculpture
Overture - large, contemporary, abstract, black granite, outdoor sculpture

Overture - large, contemporary, abstract, black granite, outdoor sculpture

By Jeremy Guy

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Smooth black granite has been engineered to resemble a treble clef in this elegant outdoor sculpture by Canadian artist Jeremy Guy. An overture is a musical composition; usually the ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

Slender - tall, modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture
Slender - tall, modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture

Slender - tall, modern, abstract, contemporary, aluminum outdoor sculpture

By Stephane Langlois

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Elegant curves create an imposing sculpture in this new work by Quebec artist Stéphane Langlois. The column, cut and welded out of aluminum narrows as it reaches a spire. The center ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Geyser - tall, contemporary, abstract, stainless steel, outdoor, sculpture
Geyser - tall, contemporary, abstract, stainless steel, outdoor, sculpture

Geyser - tall, contemporary, abstract, stainless steel, outdoor, sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Quebec sculptor Bernard Hamel often looks to nature as a source of inspiration for his contemporary sculptures. Geyser emulates the fluid form of a spout of water erupting from the g...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Philosopher's Stone - contemporary, aluminum, stainless steel, outdoor sculpture
Philosopher's Stone - contemporary, aluminum, stainless steel, outdoor sculpture

Philosopher's Stone - contemporary, aluminum, stainless steel, outdoor sculpture

By Jah Qube

Located in Bloomfield, ON

The powerful architectural form of this contemporary sculpture was created by Jah Qube—a collaboration between Toronto-based artist Javid Jah and Alex Akbari, a masterful fabricator....

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Geological Survey No3 - contemporary, abstract, multimedia, outdoor sculpture
Geological Survey No3 - contemporary, abstract, multimedia, outdoor sculpture

Geological Survey No3 - contemporary, abstract, multimedia, outdoor sculpture

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary abstract monumental stone sculpture is by David Perrett. The captivating sculptural work of David Perrett is highly valued for its dynamic vision and raw beauty. P...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Metal, Steel

Outdoor Lamp - "Globe" galvanised - contemporary garden ornament - set of three
Outdoor Lamp - "Globe" galvanised - contemporary garden ornament - set of three

Outdoor Lamp - "Globe" galvanised - contemporary garden ornament - set of three

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Outdoor "Globe" galvanised set of three for home, garden and entrance area. This luminaire impresses with its unique shadow projection. The globe is supplied in a hot-dip galvanised...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

“Chaos” by Zura – Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture (Outdoor/Indoor)
“Chaos” by Zura – Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture (Outdoor/Indoor)

“Chaos” by Zura – Contemporary Mixed Media Sculpture (Outdoor/Indoor)

By Zura

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A new work by Zura, Chaos embodies the raw tension between contemporary material and timeless beauty. Constructed from recycled cardboard, the female form emerges with striking textu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Cardboard

Orion - contemporary, abstract, 24kt gold-plated, marble, outdoor sculpture
Orion - contemporary, abstract, 24kt gold-plated, marble, outdoor sculpture

Orion - contemporary, abstract, 24kt gold-plated, marble, outdoor sculpture

By Viktor Mitic

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This large, abstract, 24kt gold-plated, white marble, outdoor sculpture was created by Viktor Mitic. The beautiful lyrical lines of Orion were crafted from 24 kt gold-plated stainl...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Gold

Signature No 5 - contemporary, abstract, black granite, outdoor sculpture
Signature No 5 - contemporary, abstract, black granite, outdoor sculpture

Signature No 5 - contemporary, abstract, black granite, outdoor sculpture

By Jeremy Guy

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Smooth black granite engineered to resemble a time signature in music becomes an elegant outdoor sculpture by artist Jeremy Guy. "In my own abstract work I am acutely aware that na...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Granite

SpiralBalancing Kuno Vollet Contemporary Steel Sculpture for indoor/ outdoor
SpiralBalancing Kuno Vollet Contemporary Steel Sculpture for indoor/ outdoor

SpiralBalancing Kuno Vollet Contemporary Steel Sculpture for indoor/ outdoor

By Kuno Vollet

Located in DE

This beautiful large corroded steel sculpture can be used for indoor or outdoors. It makes for an elegant statement in any garden, lobby or private home. Please specify if you want ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

Halcyon Gold - contemporary, abstract, gold-plated, steel, outdoor sculpture
Halcyon Gold - contemporary, abstract, gold-plated, steel, outdoor sculpture

Halcyon Gold - contemporary, abstract, gold-plated, steel, outdoor sculpture

By Viktor Mitic

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary abstract sculpture was created from stainless steel and painted gold. This impressive monumental sculpture by Viktor Mitic was forged from stainless steel and pain...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Le Cube - large, colorful, contemporary, painted steel, outdoor sculpture
Le Cube - large, colorful, contemporary, painted steel, outdoor sculpture

Le Cube - large, colorful, contemporary, painted steel, outdoor sculpture

By Philippe Pallafray

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Philippe Pallafray’s latest sculpture—an eye-popping candy-coloured large steel cube—each stripe painted in bright red, orange and pink balances on one corner. The Quebec artist desi...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - Set
Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - Set

Outdoor Lamp - "Ikosaeder" - contemporary indoor and garden ornament - Set

By Stefan Traloc

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Outdoor Lamp "Ikosaeder" small and tall in a set of two. This outdoor lamp "Ikosaeder" is for the garden or entrance area. This lamp impresses her unique shadow projection. The "Iko...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Areo - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture
Areo - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture

Areo - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture

By Jah Qube

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A collaborative project, artist Javid Jah and fabricator Alex Akbari of Qube Inc. re-designed this series from a recent public art exhibition in downtown Toronto, which was exhibited...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Aqua - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture
Aqua - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture

Aqua - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture

By Jah Qube

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A collaborative project, artist Javid Jah and fabricator Alex Akbari of Qube Inc. re-designed this series from a recent public art exhibition in downtown Toronto, which was exhibited...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Terra - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture
Terra - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture

Terra - large, geometric abstract, contemporary, mild steel, outdoor sculpture

By Jah Qube

Located in Bloomfield, ON

A collaborative project, artist Javid Jah and fabricator Alex Akbari of Qube Inc. re-designed this series from a recent public art exhibition in downtown Toronto, which was exhibited...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mother Continent - abstract, contemporary, stainless steel outdoor sculpture
Mother Continent - abstract, contemporary, stainless steel outdoor sculpture

Mother Continent - abstract, contemporary, stainless steel outdoor sculpture

By Ferhat Özgür Görel

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Ferhat Özgür Görel’s bold and graphic “Mother Continent” is a powerful homage to the oldest inhabited continent in the world—Africa, where humans have lived for more than 5 million y...

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Grey Amphora by Pavlína Kvita - outdoor art, abstract sculpture
Grey Amphora by Pavlína Kvita - outdoor art, abstract sculpture

Grey Amphora by Pavlína Kvita - outdoor art, abstract sculpture

By Pavlína Kvita

Located in Paris, FR

Grey Amphora is a glass fiber and reinforced concrete sculpture by Czech contemporary artist Pavlína Kvita, notable for its distinctive surface details—unusual within the artist’s br...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

The Messenger 2/5 - male dancer, contemporary, bronze outdoor sculpture
The Messenger 2/5 - male dancer, contemporary, bronze outdoor sculpture

The Messenger 2/5 - male dancer, contemporary, bronze outdoor sculpture

By W.W. Hung

Located in Bloomfield, ON

In William Hung’s dramatic contemporary bronze sculpture called "The Messenger" a male figure dancer is elegantly balanced on a gently curved arc, one arm extended overhead and the o...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

" DELTA FORCE " Modern Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture Wood Aluminium
" DELTA FORCE " Modern Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture Wood Aluminium

" DELTA FORCE " Modern Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture Wood Aluminium

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, ES

The Abstract Totem " Delta Force ” is a unique Sculpture made from a burnout mold by David Marshall in 2015, sand cast recycled aluminium in our foundry, handcrafted and mounted o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Alchemia #3 (Indoor/Outdoor) - glossy red, contemporary, painted steel sculpture
Alchemia #3 (Indoor/Outdoor) - glossy red, contemporary, painted steel sculpture

Alchemia #3 (Indoor/Outdoor) - glossy red, contemporary, painted steel sculpture

By Stefan Duerst

Located in Bloomfield, ON

The elegant abstract sculptures of Stefan Duerst are characterized by clean, flowing lines and minimal form hand forged from steel. This piece is a single ‘ribbon’—a contemporary tow...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

City by Franck K - Large Abstract Steel Sculpture, Outdoor Art
City by Franck K - Large Abstract Steel Sculpture, Outdoor Art

City by Franck K - Large Abstract Steel Sculpture, Outdoor Art

By Franck K

Located in Paris, FR

City is a unique matt polished stainless steel sculpture and stainless steel sheet base by contemporary artist Franck K, dimensions are 131 × 190 × 90 cm (51.6 × 74.8 × 35.4 in). Th...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

"TRILOGY", Marble & Stainless Steel Outdoor Abstract Contemporary Sculpture
"TRILOGY", Marble & Stainless Steel Outdoor Abstract Contemporary Sculpture

"TRILOGY", Marble & Stainless Steel Outdoor Abstract Contemporary Sculpture

By Caroline Ramersdorfer

Located in New York, NY

"TRILOGY" by Caroline Ramersdorfer Marble and Stainless Steel Marble, Stone, Organic, Abstract, Contemporary, White, Negative Space, Grooved Texture, Sculpture, Outdoors, Large Ram...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla, 'Nico', outdoor, wildlife, animal
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla, 'Nico', outdoor, wildlife, animal

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Gorilla, 'Nico', outdoor, wildlife, animal

By Tobias Martin

Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Edition of 5. Nico by Tobias Martin. A bronze sculpture of Nico the silverback gorilla, presented as a life-size head bust and mounted on a patinated plinth, is a striking tribute t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Shifting Light Grove of 10 - contemporary, glass and steel outdoor sculpture
Shifting Light Grove of 10 - contemporary, glass and steel outdoor sculpture

Shifting Light Grove of 10 - contemporary, glass and steel outdoor sculpture

By Susan Rankin

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This contemporary glass outdoor sculpture was inspired by nature. The beauty of hand-blown glass rings in red, orange and yellow shines in the sunlight in this delightful outdoor sc...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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Contemporary Outdoor Art For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of contemporary outdoor art you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of contemporary outdoor art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of contemporary outdoor art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gray, gold and blue. Creating an object in our assortment of contemporary outdoor art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Sebastian Reiter, Celeste Reiter, Gillie and Marc Schattner, Kuno Vollet and Mariko are consistently popular. 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 metal, bronze and plastic can add an especially memorable touch. If space is limited, you can find a small option in this array of contemporary outdoor art measuring 3.15 high and 5.91 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 236.23 across to better suit those in the market for a large piece of contemporary outdoor art.

How Much is a Contemporary Outdoor Art?

The price for a piece of contemporary outdoor art in our collection starts at $143 and tops out at $130,000 with the average selling for $9,500.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

The history of sculpture as we know it is believed to have origins in Ancient Greece, while small sculptural carvings are among the most common examples of prehistoric art. In short, sculpture as a fine art has been with us forever. A powerful three-dimensional means of creative expression, sculpture has long been most frequently associated with religion — consider the limestone Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt — while the tradition of collecting sculpture, which has also been traced back to Greece as well as to China, far precedes the emergence of museums.

Technique and materials in sculpture have changed over time. Stone sculpture, which essentially began as images carved into cave walls, is as old as human civilization itself. The majority of surviving sculpted works from ancient cultures are stone. Traditionally, this material and pottery as well as metalbronze in particular — were among the most common materials associated with this field of visual art. Artists have long sought new ways and materials in order to make sculptures and express their ideas. Material, after all, is the vehicle through which artists express themselves, or at least work out the problems knocking around in their heads. It also allows them to push the boundaries of form, subverting our expectations and upending convention. As an influential sculptor as much as he was a revolutionary painter and printmaker, Pablo Picasso worked with everything from wire to wood to bicycle seats.

If you are a lover of art and antiques or are thinking of bringing a work of sculpture into your home for the first time, there are several details to keep in mind. As with all other works of art, think about what you like. What speaks to you? Visit local galleries and museums. Take in works of public art and art fairs when you can and find out what kind of sculpture you like. When you’ve come to a decision about a specific work, try to find out all you can about the piece, and if you’re not buying from a sculptor directly, work with an art expert to confirm the work’s authenticity.

And when you bring your sculpture home, remember: No matter how big or small your new addition is, it will make a statement in your space. Large- and even medium-sized sculptures can be heavy, so hire some professional art handlers as necessary and find a good place in your home for your piece. Whether you’re installing a towering new figurative sculpture — a colorful character by KAWS or hyperreal work by Carole A. Feuerman, perhaps — or an abstract work by Won Lee, you’ll want the sculpture to be safe from being knocked over. (You’ll find that most sculptures should be displayed at eye level, while some large busts look best from below.)

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of exceptional sculptures for sale. Browse works by your favorite creator, style, period or other attribute.

Questions About Contemporary Outdoor Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.