Art
2010s Neo-Expressionist Art
Wood, Oil
1940s Post-Impressionist Art
Oil
1910s American Impressionist Art
Oil
1930s Post-Impressionist Art
Oil
1720s Old Masters Art
Copper
1880s Naturalistic Art
Oil, Cardboard
20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Acrylic
1940s Abstract Art
Board, Egg Tempera
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
1950s Modern Art
C Print
1960s Cubist Art
Board, Oil
1960s Abstract Art
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Wood, Oil
Late 19th Century Realist Art
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Art
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
2010s Contemporary Art
Archival Pigment
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Art
Pencil, Chalk
21st Century and Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Fauvist Art
Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Illustration Board
2010s Pop Art Art
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Stainless Steel
1930s Modern Art
Wood, Engraving
1980s Pop Art Art
Watercolor, Paper
Early 2000s Contemporary Art
Oil
2010s Expressionist Art
Acrylic, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Art
Photographic Paper
Early 20th Century Modern Art
Oil
1980s Contemporary Art
Screen
1950s Modern Art
Canvas, Oil
1870s Old Masters Art
Oil
1930s Post-Impressionist Art
Watercolor
2010s Neo-Expressionist Art
Oil, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Art
Archival Ink, Rag Paper, Giclée
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Art
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
20th Century Contemporary Art
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Impressionist Art
Oil
1980s Kinetic Art
Plywood, Paper
1960s Abstract Geometric Art
Screen
1980s Abstract Art
Masonite, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Pigment, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Oil
1880s Victorian Art
Canvas, Paint, Oil, Gesso
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Art
Oil, Canvas
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Art
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Art
Mixed Media, Canvas
2010s Abstract Art
Steel
1930s Other Art Style Art
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Art
Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Art
Metal
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.