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Prison Fantasies 3
Prison Fantasies 3

Prison Fantasies 3

By David Alfaro Siqueiros

Located in Long Island City, NY

Prison Fantasies 3 David Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican (1896–1974) Date: 1973 Lithograph, signed and

Category

1970s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1960s California Prison Sign
1960s California Prison Sign

1960s California Prison Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique California state prison sign that reads "KEEP OUT CALIFORNIA STATE PROPERTY". Yellow

Category

Vintage 1960s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Prisons and Arsenals, 1800
Prisons and Arsenals, 1800

Prisons and Arsenals, 1800

Located in Houston, TX

Antique copper engraving depicting prisons and arsenals for the Recueil des Edifices by Durand

Category

Early 1800s Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Vintage SPITTING PROHIBITED Prison Sign
Vintage SPITTING PROHIBITED Prison Sign

Vintage SPITTING PROHIBITED Prison Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage metal sign from a United States prison. Sign says "NO SPITTING ON FLOOR OR WALLS

Category

Vintage 1950s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Habana, Military Prison - Historical Photo  - 1960s
Habana, Military Prison - Historical Photo  - 1960s

Habana, Military Prison - Historical Photo - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Habana, prison Military- Historical Photo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the 1960s

Category

1960s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

By Jim Marshall

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Johnny Cash standing outside the gates of Folsom Prison. 1969. Jim Marshall was the only

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

By Jim Marshall

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Johnny Cash standing outside the gates of Folsom Prison. 1968. Jim Marshall was the only

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

By Jim Marshall

Located in Mount Pleasant, SC

Johnny Cash standing outside the gates of Folsom Prison. 1969. Jim Marshall was the only

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

PRISON FANTASY SERIES, NO. 2
PRISON FANTASY SERIES, NO. 2

PRISON FANTASY SERIES, NO. 2

By David Alfaro Siqueiros

Located in Santa Monica, CA

DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROS (1896-1974) PRISON FANTASY SERIES # 2, 1968 Color

Category

1960s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Leonor Fini - Prisonners - Original Lithograph
Leonor Fini - Prisonners - Original Lithograph

Leonor Fini - Prisonners - Original Lithograph

By Leonor Fini

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Leonor Fini - Prisonners - Original Lithograph The Flowers of Evil 1964 Conditions: excellent

Category

1960s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Sun in a gold prison is rescued by the Moon
The Sun in a gold prison is rescued by the Moon

The Sun in a gold prison is rescued by the Moon

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Ciudad de México, MX

irreverence, rejecting the social and political art that was dominant at the time. Friedeberg has gained a

Category

20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

European Wooden Carving Sculpture "Owl", Prison Carving, Folk Art, Tree Trunk
European Wooden Carving Sculpture "Owl", Prison Carving, Folk Art, Tree Trunk

European Wooden Carving Sculpture "Owl", Prison Carving, Folk Art, Tree Trunk

Located in Hamburg, DE

This type of primitive carving was mostly done by prisoners. The piece comes from Europe and dates from the early 20th century. It is a decorative piece and interesting for collectors.

Category

Early 20th Century European Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Birch

Collection of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Framed Prison Shivs
Collection of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Framed Prison Shivs

Collection of Late 19th-Early 20th Century Framed Prison Shivs

Located in Wainscott, NY

Shadow box framed 19th-20th century Prison Shivs Interesting decorative art/object.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal

Bird with Bouquet Abstract in Red by Selma Waldman
Bird with Bouquet Abstract in Red by Selma Waldman

Bird with Bouquet Abstract in Red by Selma Waldman

By Selma Waldman

Located in Soquel, CA

Art, Prison Non-Photography Abu Ghraib, Black Book of Aggressors, Guantanamo, Pornography of Power

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

PRISON ART PURSE
PRISON ART PURSE

PRISON ART PURSE

Located in Geneva, IL

PRISON ART PURSE MADE OUT OF LUCKY STRIKE CIGARETTE PACKAGES.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Paper

Masterful Mid Century Prison Art Boat Model
Masterful Mid Century Prison Art Boat Model

Masterful Mid Century Prison Art Boat Model

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautifully executed inlays are the hallmark of this prison art boat model from the 50s

Category

Vintage 1950s American Primitives

Anonymous Prison Art | Cross with Two Frames
Anonymous Prison Art | Cross with Two Frames

Anonymous Prison Art | Cross with Two Frames

Located in Wyomissing, PA

Prison Art is typically created from limited available materials. Some Prisons have programs that

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Prison Art
Prison Art

Prison Art

Sold|$300

Prison Art

Located in Cathedral City, CA

GROUP OF 3. HAND DRAWN BY JON HANEY WHILE DOING TIME IN THE CALIFORNIA PENAL SYSTEM.OTHERS AVAILABLE.

Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Prison Art
Prison Art

Prison Art

Sold|$350

Prison Art

Located in Cathedral City, CA

GROUP OF 3. HAND DRAWN BY JON HANEY WHILE DOING TIME IN THE CALIFORNIA PENAL SYSTEM.OTHERS AVAILABLE.

Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Prison Art
Prison Art

Prison Art

Sold|$350

Prison Art

Located in Cathedral City, CA

PRISONERS USE PINS AND MOISTENED CIGARETTE ASH TO MAKE THESE INTRICATE DESIGNS ON TUPPERWARE PLASTIC CUPS.HIGHLY DETAILED AND TIME CONSUMING.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

PRISON ART
PRISON ART

PRISON ART

Sold|$125

PRISON ART

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Pencil drawings,unsigned,done somewhere in the California Penal System. Part of a larger collection,some framed,some not.
$150 each.

Category

American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Prison Art - Clowns
Prison Art - Clowns

Prison Art - Clowns

Located in Cathedral City, CA

GROUP OF 3. HAND DRAWN BY JON HANEY WHILE DOING TIME IN THE CALIFORNIA PENAL SYSTEM.OTHERS AVAILABLE.

Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper, Pencil

1950 Gigantic Maine Prison Art Stick Lamp
1950 Gigantic Maine Prison Art Stick Lamp

1950 Gigantic Maine Prison Art Stick Lamp

Located in Hudson, NY

The largest "popsicle" stick lamp I have ever seen.The lamp has two-tone pine wood in a unique star-shape base and winding middle to a huge shade. The lamp has two bulbs inside.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Primitive Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of Matchstick Veneer End Tables
Pair of Matchstick Veneer End Tables

Pair of Matchstick Veneer End Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great pair of "Prison Art" end tables veneered in matchsticks

Category

Vintage 1930s American End Tables

Materials

Wood

Prison Shank Collection
Prison Shank Collection

Prison Shank Collection

Located in High Point, NC

Collection of prison homemade weapons and other contraband mounted on wooden board. Most prisons

Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Art

Folsom Prison Inmate Folk Art Wood Shop Diorama
Folsom Prison Inmate Folk Art Wood Shop Diorama

Folsom Prison Inmate Folk Art Wood Shop Diorama

By William Burk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Created by William Burk, a thirty year inmate in Folsom Prison, California. Burk's work is also on

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Collection of Vintage Prison Shivs
Collection of Vintage Prison Shivs

Collection of Vintage Prison Shivs

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection of vintage prison shivs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Primitives

Materials

Metal

Collection of Prison Shanks
Collection of Prison Shanks

Collection of Prison Shanks

Located in Oakland, CA

Decommisioned display from the Californian penal system. Macabre yet important collection of makeshift weapons fashioned from found and bartered contraband.. Artfully arranged and di...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Prison Inmate Folk Art Box
Prison Inmate Folk Art Box

Prison Inmate Folk Art Box

Located in Northfield, IL

Fantastic folk art box from an inmate at the Chillicothe Prison, Chillicothe, Illinois.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Mexican Prison Shovel
Folk Art Mexican Prison Shovel

Folk Art Mexican Prison Shovel

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Handmade in a Mexican prison by artista #40 in Jalisco. A really unique item. Interesting

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Majestic Folk Art Eagle Plaque Folsom Prison
Majestic Folk Art Eagle Plaque Folsom Prison

Majestic Folk Art Eagle Plaque Folsom Prison

Located in Manalapan, NJ

of Redwood and there is a label on the back stating, "Carved by D. Westenhaver #19129, Folsom Prison

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison

Located in Austin, TX

outside of Folsom Prison, 1968. Johnny Cash was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much

Category

1960s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Vintage Collection of Nine Prison Shivs and Weapons
Vintage Collection of Nine Prison Shivs and Weapons

Vintage Collection of Nine Prison Shivs and Weapons

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage collection of nine prison shivs and weapons framed in shadow box.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Johnny Cash at Cummins prison, Ark, 1969

Johnny Cash at Cummins prison, Ark, 1969

By Al Clayton

Located in New York, NY

Estate Stamped Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Untitled - St. Peter rescued from prison by an angel Acts 12.
Untitled - St. Peter rescued from prison by an angel Acts 12.

Untitled - St. Peter rescued from prison by an angel Acts 12.

By Cosimo Mogalli

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraving on laid paper. State: First state of 2. Reference: LeBlanc 31. Made by Cosimo Mogalli after Francesco Albani. Cosimo Mogalli (Italian; 1667-1726) worked as an engraver ...

Category

Late 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

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Prison Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact piece of prison art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Modern and Photorealist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of prison art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of prison art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gray, beige and blue. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of prison art examples over the years, but those made by Michal Chelbin, Al Clayton, Jim Marshall, Purvis Young and Arturo Garcia Bustos are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. 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 archival pigment print, pigment print and paint can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Prison Art?

A piece of prison art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,721, while the lowest priced sells for $222 and the highest can go for as much as $47,190.
Questions About Prison Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Prison art is art made by inmates in prison, often as part of a program to develop skills and reintegrate back into society. These art pieces can also help change society’s perception of prisoners. Shop a range of prison art pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.