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"Summer Skull" - Original Gary John Pop Painting on Newspaper
"Summer Skull" - Original Gary John Pop Painting on Newspaper

"Summer Skull" - Original Gary John Pop Painting on Newspaper

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

3D work on paper: 'The Human Skull, Right Side'
3D work on paper: 'The Human Skull, Right Side'

3D work on paper: 'The Human Skull, Right Side'

By Valerie Huhn

Located in New York, NY

People have used fingerprints for mark-making since the earliest recorded days of civilization. Yet fingerprints today are far more likely to be used for marking others than for sta...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

3D Work on paper: 'The Human Skull, Left Side'
3D Work on paper: 'The Human Skull, Left Side'

3D Work on paper: 'The Human Skull, Left Side'

By Valerie Huhn

Located in New York, NY

Fingerprints were once used as a symbolic action of pride, but in our society they have become a passive action—we are fingerprinted. We can use our fingerprints to unlock the data ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

"Anatomy Lesson" - Geometric Surrealist Painting - Skull Still Life - Arcimboldo
"Anatomy Lesson" - Geometric Surrealist Painting - Skull Still Life - Arcimboldo

"Anatomy Lesson" - Geometric Surrealist Painting - Skull Still Life - Arcimboldo

By Guy Robinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Anatomy Lesson" features hues of blue, pink, yellow, orange, green, and white. Guy Robinson is inspired by the work of Paul Klee, Albrecht Durer and Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Atlanta ba...

Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Echoes of Life" - Realist Animal Skull Portrait, Oil Painting on Wood
"Echoes of Life" - Realist Animal Skull Portrait, Oil Painting on Wood

"Echoes of Life" - Realist Animal Skull Portrait, Oil Painting on Wood

By Terra Novak

Located in Denver, CO

About the Artist: Terra Novak is a contemporary realist painter and art educator based in Colorado whose work explores the beauty, strength, and emotional depth found in both people ...

Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Together Forever", duality of life and death, skull and girl painting
"Together Forever", duality of life and death, skull and girl painting

"Together Forever", duality of life and death, skull and girl painting

By Mando Marie (seeyouthroughit)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Together Forever" is a one-of-a-kind original work by Amanda Marie (Mando), created using acrylic and aerosol on paper. The piece measures 19.75 × 27.75 inches and is pencil signed ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Jake Yeager Untitled 7" aerosol, screen printed monoprint, skull, animalia
"Jake Yeager Untitled 7" aerosol, screen printed monoprint, skull, animalia

"Jake Yeager Untitled 7" aerosol, screen printed monoprint, skull, animalia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece titled "Jake Yeager Untitled 7" is an original artwork by Jake Yeager and is made from spray paint and screenprint. This piece measures 24”h x 18”w. About Space 1026 Foun...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Screen

Sisyphus Skull and Counting The Beats Diptych. From The Khloris Series
Sisyphus Skull and Counting The Beats Diptych. From The Khloris Series

Sisyphus Skull and Counting The Beats Diptych. From The Khloris Series

By Francisco Larios

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The “Plucking Daisies” offers rich ground for philosophical interpretation, particularly through a Heideggerian lens. It invites us to contemplate our own existence, our relationship...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Cubist Figure on Horseback holding a Skull 20th Century Artwork
Cubist Figure on Horseback holding a Skull 20th Century Artwork

Cubist Figure on Horseback holding a Skull 20th Century Artwork

By Continental School

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cubist Scene 20th Century, Continental School signed with initials pastel painting on paper on board, framed framed: 19 x 15 inches painting: 16 x 12 inches provenance: private colle...

Category

20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Small Christ 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Painting, Figurative, Skull
Small Christ 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Painting, Figurative, Skull

Small Christ 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary Art, Painting, Figurative, Skull

By Alexandru Rădvan

Located in Baden-Baden, DE

Small Christ 4, 2010 Acrylic on canvas (Signed on reverse) 7 9/10 H × 7 9/10 W in. 20 H × 20 W cm In the series of works "Small Christ", Alexandru Rădvan questions the human dimensi...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

The Mechanics of Man - Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Skull Artwork on Canvas
The Mechanics of Man - Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Skull Artwork on Canvas

The Mechanics of Man - Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Skull Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Hear See Speak - Abstract Figurative Skulls Mixed Media Urban Artwork on Canvas
Hear See Speak - Abstract Figurative Skulls Mixed Media Urban Artwork on Canvas

Hear See Speak - Abstract Figurative Skulls Mixed Media Urban Artwork on Canvas

By Soren Grau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from cultural icons and global events, Soren Grau's street art-infused Neo-expressionism invites art enthusiasts to be a part of a narrative larger than life. In ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Painting 18th Century Vanitas Still Life Skull Religion Esotericism Occult
Painting 18th Century Vanitas Still Life Skull Religion Esotericism Occult

Painting 18th Century Vanitas Still Life Skull Religion Esotericism Occult

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Vanitas 18th century French School Oil on canvas Old frame gilded with gold leaves Dim canvas : 73 X 60 cm Dim frame : 93 X 80 cm Certificate of authenticity

Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Depth of Bone - Quirky Original Abstract Figurative Skull Artwork by Gary John
Depth of Bone - Quirky Original Abstract Figurative Skull Artwork by Gary John

Depth of Bone - Quirky Original Abstract Figurative Skull Artwork by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gary John's pop-street artworks have a whimsical, yet exciting and bold quality inspired by classic cartoon and comic book characters. Blending pop sensibilities with a roughened fau...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Foam Board

"Small Study in White" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell
"Small Study in White" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell

"Small Study in White" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell

By Guy Robinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

This painting features the colors of the rainbow as they appear in white objects. Guy Robinson is inspired by the work of Paul Klee, Albrecht Durer and Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Atlanta...

Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Half Skull & Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist
Half Skull & Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist

Half Skull & Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist

By Chris Pegg

Located in Preston, GB

Half Skull & Female Face Portrait Pop Art by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg. Lilac

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Stencil, Canvas, Pencil, Felt Pen, Acrylic, Spray Paint, Oil, Mixed Medi...

Skull and Emoji Pop Art on Abstract Background by British Graffiti Artist
Skull and Emoji Pop Art on Abstract Background by British Graffiti Artist

Skull and Emoji Pop Art on Abstract Background by British Graffiti Artist

By Chris Pegg

Located in Preston, GB

Skull & Emoji Cartoon Pop Art on Abstract Background by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg

Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acryli...

"Lucky Number Pink" Original Colorful Skull Martini Bones Dice Pop Art
"Lucky Number Pink" Original Colorful Skull Martini Bones Dice Pop Art

"Lucky Number Pink" Original Colorful Skull Martini Bones Dice Pop Art

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Girl with iMac, Skull and KAWS - original realist still life portraiture artwork
Girl with iMac, Skull and KAWS - original realist still life portraiture artwork

Girl with iMac, Skull and KAWS - original realist still life portraiture artwork

By Andrew S. Conklin

Located in London, Chelsea

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Contemporary figurative painter Andrew S. Conklin creates a co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Skull Solo -Original Abstract Figurative Quirky Pop Art Painting by Gary John
Skull Solo -Original Abstract Figurative Quirky Pop Art Painting by Gary John

Skull Solo -Original Abstract Figurative Quirky Pop Art Painting by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Still Life with Apples and Skull, Figurative Oil Painting by Ohio Artist
Still Life with Apples and Skull, Figurative Oil Painting by Ohio Artist

Still Life with Apples and Skull, Figurative Oil Painting by Ohio Artist

By Clarence Holbrook Carter

Located in Beachwood, OH

Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904-2000) Still Life with Apples, 1940 Oil on canvas Signed and dated upper right 18 x 24 inches Clarence Holbrook Carter achieved a level of na...

Category

1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raise the Dead - Skull Mixed Media Street Art, Framed, 21st Century
Raise the Dead - Skull Mixed Media Street Art, Framed, 21st Century

Raise the Dead - Skull Mixed Media Street Art, Framed, 21st Century

By Fabien Rocca

Located in Miami, FL

Mixed-media contemporary artist from Miami via Corsica, France who has lead national ‪digital art campaigns, most notably for Warner Bros 75 Years of DC Comics, and the development o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Resin, Wood, Mixed Media

"His Own Self", Figurative Painting, Gouache and Watercolor, Still Life, Skull
"His Own Self", Figurative Painting, Gouache and Watercolor, Still Life, Skull

"His Own Self", Figurative Painting, Gouache and Watercolor, Still Life, Skull

By Michael Reedy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This figurative painting titled "His Own Self" is an original artwork by Michael Reedy made of gouache and watercolor. This piece measures 12"h x 12"w.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Plucking Daisies, Sisyphus Skull and Counting The Beats. From The Khloris Series
Plucking Daisies, Sisyphus Skull and Counting The Beats. From The Khloris Series

Plucking Daisies, Sisyphus Skull and Counting The Beats. From The Khloris Series

By Francisco Larios

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The “Plucking Daisies” offers rich ground for philosophical interpretation, particularly through a Heideggerian lens. It invites us to contemplate our own existence, our relationship...

Category

2010s Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Still Life with Skull by Paul Delapoterie - Oil on wood 43.5x62 cm
Still Life with Skull by Paul Delapoterie - Oil on wood 43.5x62 cm

Still Life with Skull by Paul Delapoterie - Oil on wood 43.5x62 cm

Located in Geneva, CH

Paul Delapoterie, born in 1930, is a painter from Geneva, Switzerland. His work spans various styles, including abstract landscapes, figurative portraits, and surrealist pieces. Know...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"Small Study in White 3" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell
"Small Study in White 3" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell

"Small Study in White 3" - surrealist still life, lace, skull, patterns, shell

By Guy Robinson

Located in Atlanta, GA

This painting features the colors of the rainbow as they appear in white objects. Guy Robinson is inspired by the work of Paul Klee, Albrecht Durer and Giuseppe Arcimboldo. Atlanta...

Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Crack Skull Hole - Red and Black Original Street Art by Gary John
Crack Skull Hole - Red and Black Original Street Art by Gary John

Crack Skull Hole - Red and Black Original Street Art by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Five Dollars Dream - Original Skull Street Art on Newsprint by Gary John
Five Dollars Dream - Original Skull Street Art on Newsprint by Gary John

Five Dollars Dream - Original Skull Street Art on Newsprint by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Newsprint

Vanitas III - Still Life Painting of a Human Skull & Flowers, Oil on Aluminum
Vanitas III - Still Life Painting of a Human Skull & Flowers, Oil on Aluminum

Vanitas III - Still Life Painting of a Human Skull & Flowers, Oil on Aluminum

By Matthew Cook

Located in Chicago, IL

Inscription on back of drawing: Laughter is mad, and reckless mirth— What does she in this weary earth? Should Wealth, or Fame, Our life employ. Death comes, our labour to destroy; ...

Category

2010s Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

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Skull Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of skull paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many contemporary, abstract and modern versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Skull paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Damien Hirst, Mike Ellis, Gary John, Brent Estabrook and Sax Berlin are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. Some skull paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 1 inches across, are available.

How Much are Skull Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of skull paintings start at $1 and top out at $375,000 with the average selling for $2,708.

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.