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The Clothes Horse #3, Original Painting
By Jennifer Ross
Located in San Francisco, CA
to the classic art form.About the ArtistArtist Jennifer Ross creates intimate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Raccoons on the Beach, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Two coy raccoons on the beach stop and look out at the viewer. In the background, a school of fish swims along the waves. "This piece was inspired by my time ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Bronze Girl with Black Cat, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsPainted in folk-art style, artist Jessica JH Roller portrays a young girl
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Brown Bunny Under a Cyan Moon, Original Painting
By Jessica JH Roller
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Jessica JH Roller demonstrates a curious-looking brown rabbit in bold white linework over a black background. The figure's fur gently contrasts the war...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Lake and Cloud" Original Framed Trompe L oeil Oil signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Lake and Cloud" is an original oil painting on wood by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter. The artist
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Early 2000s Outsider Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Sophisticated original outsider collage
Located in santa monica, CA
This gorgeous collage is partly made with 18th c. paper. It is newly framed with double linen mats and a burnished gunmetal frame.
Category

20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper, Wood

French Folk Art Bird Box, 19th Century, Naïve and Primitive with Original Patina
Located in Totnes, GB
A characterful 19th century stained beech folk art bird box. The top having a shaped pierced fret
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

Delightful Original Painting
Located in santa monica, CA
THIS GESTURAL PAINTING ON MASONITE HAS ITS ORIGINAL ARTIST-MADE FRAME. THE FRAME IS COVERED IN
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20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Burlap

Fabulous original mixed media.
By Deborah Barrett
Located in santa monica, CA
This Outsider piece is beautifully painted, drawn and collaged with 18th c. Textiles on paper. It
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper, Paint, Textile

Painted Cook s Confectioner s Box, Original Sign Writing, English 19th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
A quite exquisite original painted pine box. Each side is hand-painted in gilt on a plum colour
Category

Antique 19th Century English Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Pine

Original Figurative Abstract Painting by Artist:: "Cyrstofer"
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A very handsome painting of a person walking with a halo over their head by outsider artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Canvas

Gigantic Purvis Young Original Painting of Musicians- signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original signed painting by Purvis Young- very large in scale- depicting musicians- in color
Category

Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Original Painting by Famed Outsider Artist Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in Gallatin, TN
Original Signed Purvis Young (Miami, Florida 1943 – 2010) painting on found paper mounted to
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Original Painting by Outsider Artist: Robert Laughlin
Located in Cathedral City, CA
different medium, but always the same in terms of the subject. Executed in 2007 and framed, this original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint, Wood, Cardboard

Original Diptych by Outsider Artist Painter Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original signed painting by outsider artist Purvis Young. This painting depicts iconic imagery of
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Art

Let Me Fly- Original Contemporary Painting
By Albott Bonhomme
Located in Haverstraw, NY
bird flying above a cascade in lush vegetation. It is an original canvas acrylic, signed on the lower
Category

2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Paradise, Birds Cascade 60"x40" Original Contemporary Painted Borders Painting
By Albott Bonhomme
Located in Haverstraw, NY
" original acrylic painting in 2023. It depicts a green tropical paradise with birds and water in lush
Category

2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Original Tattoo Flash Drawing Signed Spike and Dated 1954
Located in New Haven, CT
Original tattoo flash drawing. Signed SPIKE and dated 1954.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Outsider Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Original Tattoo Flash Drawing
Located in New Haven, CT
Original tattoo flash drawing, circa 1960. Watercolor on paper. Unframed.
Category

20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Original Tattoo Flash Drawing
Located in New Haven, CT
Original tattoo flash drawing, circa 1960. Watercolor on paper. Unframed.
Category

20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Paper

American Art Deco Outsider-Art Bakelite Lamp with Original Painted Shade.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This bold Art Deco 'Outsider-Art' lamp with its keystone form sits on a stepped base and the whole
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bakelite

Blue, Yellow Birds Cascades - Contemporary Original Painting
By Albott Bonhomme
Located in Haverstraw, NY
"Blue, Yellow Birds & Cascade" is an original painting representing a tropical paradise with two
Category

2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Original Outsider Art For Sale on 1stDibs

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Art 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    Many 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, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.