Art
2010s Abstract Art
Stainless Steel
1960s Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
1870s Victorian Art
Canvas, Paint, Oil
1950s Art
Paper, Ink, Etching
Mid-20th Century American Realist Art
Etching
Early 20th Century Modern Art
Woodcut
1990s Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Color
1990s Abstract Art
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Ceramic, Canvas, Paper, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper
1990s Art
Ink
2010s Contemporary Art
Resin, Plexiglass, LED Light
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Watercolour, Archival Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Giclée
1970s Modern Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
1850s Edo Art
Woodcut
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
1950s Modern Art
C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
Fibreglass
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Canvas, Mixed Media
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Screen
1990s Pop Art Art
Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Art
Mixed Media, Board
2010s Contemporary Art
Sandstone
2010s Abstract Expressionist Art
Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Terracotta
2010s Contemporary Art
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Glue, Board, Tissue Paper
1970s Abstract Art
Lithograph
2010s Contemporary Art
India Ink, Rice Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Sandstone
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Art
Resin, Vinyl
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
2010s Contemporary Art
C Print
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Sandstone
2010s Contemporary Art
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Art
Steel
Early 2000s Photorealist Art
Etching
2010s Contemporary Art
Sandstone
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
2010s Abstract Art
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Art
Canvas, Acrylic
Photography, Drawings, Prints, Sculptures and Paintings for Sale
Whether growing your current 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 channelling 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 colour 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 and Keith Haring for bright and bold colours. 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 Colour 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 NFT art marketplace, where you can find new thoughtfully curated auctions every two weeks.