Art
Early 2000s Surrealist Art
Canvas, Oil
1890s Art Nouveau Art
Bronze
Late 20th Century Photorealist Art
C Print
Late 20th Century Photorealist Art
C Print
2010s Abstract Art
Photographic Paper
1980s Modern Art
Paper, Ink, Lithograph
1980s Modern Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Art
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
1930s Abstract Art
Gouache
1930s Abstract Art
Gouache
Early 20th Century Realist Art
Canvas, Oil, Cotton Canvas, Wood
1930s Abstract Art
Gouache
1930s Abstract Art
Gouache
2010s Contemporary Art
Terracotta
1940s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
1980s Pop Art Art
Wire
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Modern Art
C Print, Color
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Canvas, Oil
1960s Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Modern Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 19th Century Other Art Style Art
Pencil, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Porcelain
1950s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Art
Wood Panel, Oil
2010s Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Pop Art Art
Canvas, Mixed Media, ABS
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Steel
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Art
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Fabric, Thread, Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Digital
2010s Post-Modern Art
Metal
2010s Art
Oil
1960s Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Art
Acrylic
2010s Modern Art
Oil, Canvas
2010s Abstract Art
Photographic Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Digital
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Acrylic
1860s Renaissance Art
Bronze
1970s Modern Art
C Print
Mid-20th Century Abstract Art
Acrylic Polymer, Alkyd
Early 20th Century Art
Pencil
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Art
Acrylic, Laid Paper
Mid-19th Century Romantic Art
Marble, Bronze
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Art
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Abstract Geometric Art
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Carbon Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
1960s Art
Oil
1930s Art Deco Art
Canvas
2010s Abstract Art
Archival Paper
Photography, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures and Paintings for Sale
Whether growing your current fine art collection or taking the first steps on that journey, you will find an extensive range of original photography, drawings, prints, sculptures, paintings and more on 1stDibs.
Visual art is among the oldest forms of expression, and it has been evolving for centuries. Beautiful objects can provide a window to the past or insight into our current time. Art collecting enhances daily life through the presence of meaningful work. It displays an appreciation for culture, whether a print by Elizabeth Catlett channeling social change or a narrative quilt by Faith Ringgold.
Contemporary art has lured more initiates to collecting than almost any other category, with notable artists including Yayoi Kusama, Marc Chagall, Kehinde Wiley and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Navigating the waiting lists for the next Marlene Dumas, Jeff Koons or Jasper Johns has become competitive.
When you’re living with art, particularly as people more often work from home and enjoy their spaces, it’s important to choose art that resonates with you. While the richness of art with its many movements, styles and histories can be overwhelming, the key is to identify what is appealing and inspiring. Artwork can play with the surrounding color of a room, creating a layered approach. The dynamic shapes and sizes of sculptures can set different moods, such as a bronze by Miguel Guía on a mantel or an Alexander Calder mobile suspended over a table. A wall of art can evoke emotions in an interior while showing off your tastes and interests. A salon-style wall mixing eclectic pieces like landscape paintings with charcoal drawings is a unique way to transform a space and show off a collection.
For art meditating on the subconscious, investigate Surrealists like Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí. Explore Pop art and its leading artists such as Andy Warhol, Rosalyn Drexler and Keith Haring for bright and bold colors. Not only did these artists question art itself, but also how we perceive society. Similarly, 20th-century photography and abstract painting reconsidered the intent of art.
Abstract Expressionists like Helen Frankenthaler and Lee Krasner and Color Field artists including Sam Gilliam broke from conventional ideas of painting, while Op artists such as Yaacov Agam embraced visual trickery and kinetic movement. Novel visuals are also integral to contemporary work influenced by street art, such as sculptures and prints by KAWS.
Realist portraiture is a global tradition reflecting on what makes us human. This is reflected in the work of Slim Aarons, an American photographer whose images are at once candid and polished and appeared in Holiday magazine and elsewhere. Innovative artists Mickalene Thomas and Kerry James Marshall are now offering new perspectives on the form.
Collecting art is a rewarding, lifelong pursuit that can help connect you with the creative ways historic, modern and contemporary artists have engaged with the world. For more tips on piecing together an art collection, see our guide to buying and displaying art.
A variety of authentic art is available on 1stDibs. Explore art at auction and the 1stDibs NFT art marketplace, too.