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The Outsider. Original. Contemporary.
By Marit Geraldine Bostad
Located in London, GB
Marit Geraldine Bostad is an abstract colorist. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Art Direction
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Three Birds
Cascades- Original Contemporary Painting
By Albott Bonhomme
Located in Haverstraw, NY
"Three Birds & Cascades" is an original contemporary painting representing a tropical paradise with
Category
2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Konstantin Bokov, "Freud, " Oil Paint on Canvas, 1987, Original
By Konstantin Bokov
Located in New York, NY
outsider art. "Freud" is a gestural portrait of an older man done in black, grey, light blue and white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green, Yellow Birds
Cascade - Original Contemporary Painting
By Albott Bonhomme
Located in Haverstraw, NY
"Green, Yellow Birds & Cascade" is an original contemporary painting representing a tropical
Category
2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Voodoo Ceremony at Cemetery - Original Haitian Painting
By André Pierre
Located in Haverstraw, NY
An unframed 50"x39" oil on board painting of a voodoo ceremony at the cemetery. The picture is in fair condition, signed by the late famous Haitian master Andre Pierre.
This artwork...
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Noctural Seller 24"x16" Original Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting
By Ernst Louizor
Located in Haverstraw, NY
Original unframed vintage oil on canvas 24"x16" painting of a woman selling fruits to a man, signed
Category
1970s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Konstantin Bokov, "Resting Place, " China Marker on Paper, 1984, Original
By Konstantin Bokov
Located in New York, NY
China marker on paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Ink
Original Outsider Art Primitive Found Object Scultpure
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great original outsider art found object sculpture from the collection of Tama Janowitz having a
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Howard Finster Original One of a Kind Artwork Painted on Retro Coca Cola Cooler
By Howard Finster
Located in Savannah, GA
folk art by Howard Finster 1998 - 2 1/2 days work hard & busy"
Measures about thirty-five inches
Category
1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Mixed Media Outsider Art Original Photo Collage Drawing 2 Sided
By Tom Carapic
Located in Surfside, FL
object artwork. He also does street art. A prominent Outsider Artist he was a featured artist in the
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Mixed Media Outsider Art Original Photo Collage Painting Brooklyn Bridge 2 Sided
By Tom Carapic
Located in Surfside, FL
also does street art. A prominent Outsider Artist he was a featured artist in the American Visionary
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Photographic Paper, Paint
Mixed Media Outsider Art Original Photo Collage Painting in Plastic Bag 2 Sided
By Tom Carapic
Located in Surfside, FL
specialises in found object artwork. He also does street art. A prominent Outsider Artist he was a featured
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Convoy (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on 10.5 x 7.5 inch paper mounted on 14 x 11 inch paper. Hand signed on front
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Long Haul (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on 8.25 x 11 inch paper mounted on 11 x 14 inch paper. Hand signed on front
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Cavalry (original mixed media painting on canvas)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media painting on rubber - canvas type material. Hand signed upper right by Purvis
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Rubber
"Winter Sky, " Original Oil Green Landscape with Path signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Winter Sky" is an original oil painting on wood by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter, signed on the
Category
2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
High Summer
original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this painting, Robert Richter depicts a view of a park, the image dominated by the massive form of a lush green tree. The painting resembles the compositions of such Abstract Expr...
Category
2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Garden of Eden
original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
paintings. It falls in line with the long tradition in European art in depicting the story from the book of
Category
2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Unique Mid-Century Original Mixed Media Newsprint and Crayon. Hat and Flowers.
By Max Papart
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Mid-century original mixed-media newsprint and crayon collage/drawing by French artist Max
Category
Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Crayon, Newsprint
Sci Fi Classics - Daniel Johnston, Original Drawing, Austin, Texas Pop Artist
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Simply Sadie - Daniel Johnston, Original Drawing, Austin, Texas Pop Artist
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Ratzoid - Daniel Johnston, Original Ink Drawing on Paper, Austin, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
disorder, which contributed to his work’s on-and-off categorization as outsider art; his visionary world
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Pair of Folk Art Portraits by Jean Halter in Original Frames
Located in Hopewell, NJ
by the famous Bucks County primitive artist Jean Halter and in their original wooden frames.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mixed Media Outsider Art Original Photo Collage Painting Brooklyn Bridge NYC
By Tom Carapic
Located in Surfside, FL
object artwork. He also does street art. A prominent Outsider Artist he was a featured artist in the
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Plastic, Photographic Paper
Toadstool Tea Party, Original Painting
By Andrea Doss
Located in San Francisco, CA
hiding in her paintbrush, and has been bringing them to life with her art ever since. Her paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art
Materials
Acrylic
Star Catcher, Original Painting
By Andrea Doss
Located in San Francisco, CA
bringing them to life with her art ever since. Her paintings capture the essence of children’s books and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art
Materials
Acrylic
Moonlight, Original Painting
By Kira Yustak
Located in San Francisco, CA
art, the moon symbolizes calm, beauty, and nurturing," says artist Kira Yustak. "The light that a full
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Trick, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ellsworth paints animals. Her career as a cowhand never got off the ground, so she stumbled into art never
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Queen Kitty, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller exhibits a charismatic black-and-white feline portrait in the style of primitivism. She paints a small golden crown on Rosemary, her be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Fox, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: fox, boy, folk art, gold, figure, metallic, kid, child, animal, people, acrylic painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Two Dogs, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
combines abstract, primitive, expressionist, and gritty contemporary art in her work. “My style is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Kali, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
graphic designer, he felt the need to express himself through painting and illustration. “Making art is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Big Kitty, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsBig piercing blue eyes gaze upon the viewer in this folk-art style painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Blue Fox, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
animals. Her career as a cowhand never got off the ground, so she stumbled into art never knowing it would
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Streamside, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
, children, folk art, landscape, play, nature, people, representational, primitive, acrylic painting, brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Birdsong, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
took off, so I am glad I stumbled into art, as it still complements my passion," says Jaime. In each of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Siamese Kitten, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller displays a dainty siamese cat with its tail curled inward. It looks directly at the viewer as if waiting to be petted. She colors the b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Innocents, Original Painting
By Patricia Glee Smith
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Three dogs, clearly with mischief on their minds, gather and connive for an afternoon of entertainment," describes artist Lee Smith. Part of her series on an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Cowbirds, Original Painting
By Carolyn Pennor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Four bright red cardinals merrily perch atop an unperturbed cow. Artist Carolyn Pennor captures the delightful encounter with a complementing background in sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Girl Holding Cat, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
, girl, folk art, child, pet, animal, animals, representational, primitive, acrylic painting, green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Pause, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
contemporary art in her work. “My style is greatly influenced by years spent in CGI production and an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pale Octopus, Original Painting
By Kira Yustak
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsA folk art style portrait of an octopus. The creature looks out to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Fox and Moon, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A single red fox ponders the night and all the adventures it may contain beneath a slender silver moon. The midnight background provides endless possibilities f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sleeping Beauty, Original Painting
By Diana Rosa
Located in San Francisco, CA
chuckle from even the most stoic art lover. “I create a visual dialogue where everything is possible and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Red Fox, Original Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
Northwest. "My career as a cowhand never took off, so I am glad I stumbled into art, as it still complements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Lavender with Coneflowers, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A purple Siamese cat sits upright against a vibrant turquoise background filled with coneflowers. Artist Jessica JH Roller emphasizes the similarity of forms ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Praying Mantis, Original Painting
By Kira Yustak
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
An oversized praying mantis perches on a green leaf, its eyes gazing straight ahead. Its alien-like face and otherworldly appearance are both unsettling and w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Polar Bear, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A large polar bear stands in profile, his form accentuated by the rolling backdrop. Jessica says she was inspired to create this piece after visiting the pola...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pine Tree and Birds, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
In this whimsical painting, three birds soar high against a yellow sky. A pine tree, adorned with lush leaves, stands alongside another bare of foliage. The col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Only the Forest Knows, Original Painting
By Kira Yustak
Located in San Francisco, CA
realism. She feels art must trigger something inside the viewer’s soul.Kira currently lives in New Jersey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Le Petit Cafe, Original Painting
By Rick Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, outsider, naive, travel, representational, primitive, acrylic painting, blueLe Petit Cafe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Alligator and Butterfly, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"This playful reptile rests amongst native flowers and insects," says artist Jessica JH Roller. A happy crocodile comfortably relaxes against a pastel pink ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Violinist
s Dogs, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
: dogs, animals, metallic, pattern, happy, cheerful, pets, folk art, animals, representational, primitive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Sex and Blood, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
: San Jose, Costa Rica, David Hockney, Edward Hopper, people, music, band, folk art, people
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Irish Village II, Original Painting
By Pat Forbes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
"Ireland is a magical place that constantly amazes," says artist Pat Forbes. "A beautiful green landscape dotted with whitewashed homes appears like a picture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Two Barn Owls, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller depicts two mysterious barn owls against a striking red backdrop. The wide-eyed birds live peacefully at an owl refuge deep in the fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Black Cat with Fruit Stripe, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller paints her endearing black cat and a colorful, fruity candy. "Pepper is high-strung, but like the confection, he is sweet and irresisti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of original outsider art for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of original outsider art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of original outsider art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Creating an object in our assortment of original outsider art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Robert Richter, Jessica JH Roller, Kira Yustak, Rick Hamilton and Diana Rosa are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint.
How Much is a Original Outsider Art?
A piece of original outsider art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,425, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $18,900.
Questions About Original Outsider Art
- What is outsider art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.
- What is outsider art called now?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What outsider art is called now varies. Because artists who produce outsider art often lack formal training and rely on innate skill, some people refer to their work as visionary art, self-taught art, intuitive art, grassroots art and naïve art. Another term for outsider art is "art brut." French artist Jean Dubuffet introduced the phrase in the 1940s to describe art produced by artists outside the mainstream. Art brut translates literally to "raw art." Shop a wide variety of outsider art on 1stDibs.
- When did Art Deco originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021An original piece of art is a work that is considered to be an authentic example of an artist’s output, versus a reproduction. An original piece may refer to a sculpture, painting, a performance work or any other work in a range of other media. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage original pieces of art.
- Where did Art Nouveau originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Art Nouveau originated in France and Great Britain, but variants materialized elsewhere. The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature as portrayed in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking and other modes of art and design in the East Asian country. The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own versions. Explore a selection of Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry and art on 1stDibs.
- Is it worth buying original art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024Many art lovers believe that buying original art is worth it. One appealing facet of buying original art is that you can choose a medium that appeals to you from paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and more. Art can be displayed in your home to beautify interiors, and pieces from some artists may increase in value over time. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in original art is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Explore a large collection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021The cost of original art has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $50 to $10,000 and the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. Having said that, a good advice would be to learn more about the artist that is of your interest and the pricing range according to your budget, this would include the CV-bio of the artist, quality and quantity of the works produced, gallery representation, exhibitions, private and corporate collections, etc. and base on that information it would be easier to understand better how much that particular original art should cost.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, a lithograph isn’t technically an original work of art. It’s a type of print, but a lithograph is generally more prized than a common print because each lithograph is hand-made by the artist through the process of lithography. They’re usually made in much lower quantities than prints, which are easier to produce on a large scale. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of lithographs from various artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, original art prints may be worth something. However, the value of prints varies greatly based on the artist, age, image quality, historical significance, availability and overall condition. To find out how much a print that you own may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer, who can evaluate your piece based on its characteristics and history and give you an estimated fair market value for it. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of art prints.
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