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Rare (blue pearl)

Rare (blue pearl)

Located in Atlanta, GA

the sky itself, her paintings seem to change as they react to the light.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

I'm Rare
I'm Rare

Mayowa EsanI'm Rare, 2022

$4,799Sale Price|25% Off

I'm Rare

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

marital to societal. This brought about the agitation for freedom for the black women in his paintings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Medium Rare" 2024 oil on canvas
"Medium Rare" 2024 oil on canvas

"Medium Rare" 2024 oil on canvas

By Maeve D'Arcy

Located in New York, NY

Maeve D'Arcy Medium Rare, 2024 oil on canvas 54 x 60 in. (dar145)

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Peonies, Painting, Gouache on Canvas
Peonies, Painting, Gouache on Canvas

Peonies, Painting, Gouache on Canvas

By Gesa Reuter

Located in Yardley, PA

One of my earlier works and one of my rare flower paintings on canvas... a lovely sized flower

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Rare abstract work "Theodora" by Impiglia
Rare abstract work "Theodora" by Impiglia

Rare abstract work "Theodora" by Impiglia

By Giancarlo Impiglia

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A rare abstract work by the indelible Giancarlo Impiglia. Gold leaf, silver leaf, copper leaf, and

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal, Silver, Gold Leaf, Copper

Iris: Abstract Oil Painting, 2010s, New, 10x8
Iris: Abstract Oil Painting, 2010s, New, 10x8

Iris: Abstract Oil Painting, 2010s, New, 10x8

By Jeni Andries

Located in SEATTLE, WA

, Jeni’s paintings hold a rare sensitivity to color, texture, and the fleeting beauty found in seasonal

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Rare Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of rare paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal abstract, Impressionist or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. John Beard, Julita Malinowska, Ian Hornak, Ron Blumberg and Erté took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small rare paintings measuring 1 inches across are available.

How Much are Rare Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of rare paintings start at $0 and top out at $5,850,000 with the average selling for $3,029.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.

Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.

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