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Abstract with Man Verso - British fifties abstract art oil painting green blue
Located in Hagley, England
This fantastic British Abstract oil painting is by artist Peter Field. It was painted circa 1955 on
Category
1950s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Place I Leku I - Spanish Abstract Art
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in London, GB
EDUARDO CHILLIDA 1924-2002
1924 - San Sebastián - 2002 (Spanish/Basque)
Title: Place I Leku I, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching on Chiffon de Mandeure Wo...
Category
1960s Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
"Braid, " George Nama, serigraph, abstract art, ca 1977
By George Nama
Located in Wiscasset, ME
solo exhibition was held in 1963 at the Carnegie Institute Museum of Art in Pittsburgh and since that
Category
1970s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition 1966 - British 60
s abstract art oil painting female artist
Located in Hagley, England
This superb sixties large British abstract oil painting is by noted female artist Anne Dunn
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$8,225 Sale Price
20% Off
Gareth Jones, Diamond - Signed Print, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Gareth Jones (British, b. 1965)
Diamond, 1999/2000
Medium: Offset lithograph
Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
Edition of 100: Hand-signed, numbered and dated in pencil
Condition: Excellent
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Offset
Numbers - February 1953 - British Abstract art oil painting - red green yellow
Located in Hagley, England
through his art. This superb abstract oil on board painting is entitled Numbers verso and dates to 1953
Category
1950s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$2,851 Sale Price
20% Off
13 - Art Informel, Abstract Art, Etching, Lines, Brown, Black
By Hans Hartung
Located in Köln, DE
The present colour etching from 1953 is numbered ‘33/75’ in pencil below the platemark on the left, signed ‘Hartung’ on the right, watermark ‘Arches’ (in italics) at the bottom centr...
Category
1950s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Conceptual Abstract VI - British Sixties abstract art oil painting female artist
By Penelope Ellis
Located in Hagley, England
This striking conceptual abstract oil painting is by British artist Penelope Ellis. It was painted
Category
1960s Conceptual Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Conceptual Abstract IV - British Sixties abstract art oil painting female artist
By Penelope Ellis
Located in Hagley, England
This striking conceptual abstract oil painting is by British artist Penelope Ellis. It was painted
Category
1960s Conceptual Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Concordia - Eduardo Chillida, Abstract Art, Contemporary Art, Prints, Lithograph
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in London, GB
Signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 150.
Printed by Atelier Maeght, Levallois.
Published by Maeght, Paris.
(Koelen 60002).
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
Vagues
Wave
by TOSHIMITSU IMAÏ - Abstract Art, 20th-Century Japanese Artist
By Toshimitsu Imai
Located in London, GB
Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
Although largely an abstract painter, Imai fluctuated between figurative
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Signed Abstract Art Deco Needlepoint Signed Pillow
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique hand stitched abstract art deco design pillow signed with initials DT lower right. Gray
Category
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Wool
$191 Sale Price
25% Off
Günther Uecker, Untitled (from Nagelbuch) - Signed Etching, Abstract Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günther Uecker (German, born 1930)
Untitled (from Nagelbuch Portfolio), 1970-1971
Medium: Etching on wove paper
Dimensions: 34.6 x 34.5 cm
Edition of 500: Hand-signed in pencil
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Prägedruck (from Nagelbuch-Portfolio), 20th Century, Abstract Art, Minimalism
By Guenther Uecker
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günther Uecker (German, born 1930)
Prägedruck (from Nagelbuch-Portfolio), 1970-1971
Medium: Relief print on wove paper
Dimensions: 34.6 x 34.5 cm
Edition of 500: Hand signed in pencil
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Paper
Günther Uecker, Lichtungen IV - Abstract Art, Signed Woodcut Print
By Guenther Uecker
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günther Uecker (German, born 1930)
Lichtungen IV, 1997/1998
Medium: Woodcut on wove paper
Dimensions: 62.5 x 51.5 cm
Edition of 100 + XX: Hand-signed and (Roman) numbered in pencil
P...
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Woodcut
Robert Mangold, Arabesque I - Signed Screenprint, Abstract Art, Minimalism
By Robert Mangold
Located in Hamburg, DE
Robert Mangold (American, b. 1937)
Arabesque I (from Columbus – In Search of a New Tomorrow), 1992
Medium: Screenprint on Arches Aquarelle paper with deckled edge
Dimensions: 76.2 x ...
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Seated Figure III 1952 - British Abstract art oil painting red white black
Located in Hagley, England
through his art. This superb abstract oil on board painting is entitled Seated Figure III verso and dates
Category
1950s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$3,070 Sale Price
20% Off
Street Scene II - British 1953 abstract art oil painting red black white
Located in Hagley, England
through his art. This superb abstract oil on board painting is entitled Street Scene II verso and dates to
Category
1950s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$3,509 Sale Price
20% Off
Enigma No. 1 - Scottish 1950
s Abstract art oil painting orange black
By William Gear
Located in Hagley, England
This superb Scottish abstract oil painting is by noted artist William Gear. It was painted in 1954
Category
1950s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$9,212 Sale Price
20% Off
Composition I from, Untitled - Italian Conceptual Abstract Art Spatialism
By Lucio Fontana
Located in London, GB
This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist "L. Fontana" in the lower right image.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 80, in the lower left image.
It was pr...
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Composition III from, Untitled - Italian Conceptual Abstract Art Spatialism
By Lucio Fontana
Located in London, GB
This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist "L. Fontana" in the lower right image.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 80, in the lower left image.
It was pr...
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Composition IV from, Untitled - Italian Conceptual Abstract Art Spatialism
By Lucio Fontana
Located in London, GB
This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist "L. Fontana" in the lower right image.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 80, in the lower left image.
It was pr...
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Composition VI from, Untitled - Italian Conceptual Abstract Art Spatialism
By Lucio Fontana
Located in London, GB
This work is hand signed in pencil by the artist "L. Fontana" in the lower right image.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 80, in the lower left image.
It was pr...
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Number 32 (1950) Offset Print Exhibition Poster, Abstract Art
By Jackson Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Achenbach Editions.
The museum features temporary and permanent exhibitions of German and international art
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Offset
$72 Sale Price
20% Off
Günter Fruhtrunk, Orgelpunkt: Signed Screen Print, Op Art, Abstract Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günter Fruhtrunk (German, 1923-1982)
Orgelpunkt, 1960s
Medium: Screenprint on card
Sheet dimensions: 35.2 x 29 cm
Image dimensions: 20 x 20 cm
Edition of 75: Hand-signed, not numbere...
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Landscape with White Bird - Welsh 1950
s Abstract art oil painting nature
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
A Welsh artist, Morgan studied at Cardiff College of Art under Ceri Richards. He was a renowned
Category
1950s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$3,948 Sale Price
20% Off
Mocador Lligat - Antoni Tàpies, Surrealism, Abstract art, Prints, Etching
By Antoni Tàpies
Located in London, GB
Signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 75.
(Galfetti 289).
Category
1970s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Etching
Autumn Forms - Scottish Abstract art 20th century oil painting red white blue
By Iain Robertson
Located in Hagley, England
Robertson, Clifford Chance Canary Wharf , London, (2017) British Abstract, 108 Fine Art, Harrogate (2015
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Untitled Red 54”x48”. Oil/canvas Abstract Art Shapes Inner Feelings Bold
Located in Houston, TX
illustration student at Moore College of art in Philadelphia. Marilyn also had the great pleasure of teaching
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early Autumn - Color Field Painting, Yellow and Orange, 1967 Abstract Art
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
and art enthusiasts, this painting presents a harmonious fusion of color and form that adds depth
Category
1960s Color-Field Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wavy Lines (Color) - Print, Abstract art, Minimalism, Contemporary art, Woodcut
By Sol LeWitt
Located in London, GB
Oil-based woodcut printed in colours.
Signed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 40.
Printed on Awa Kozo paper by Kevin Oster, Watanabe Studio Ltd., New York.
Published by ...
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Woodcut
Masks and Flowers, 1984 Original Oil Painting by Edward Marecak, Abstract Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
-abstract composition.
Currently offered unframed, custom framing options are available to suit your space
Category
1980s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Leto Cursing The Lycians - Welsh Abstract art oil painting Greek Mythology blue
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
Glyn Morgan, Welsh artist, studied at Cardiff College of Art under Ceri Richards. He was a renowned
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$3,509 Sale Price
20% Off
Valley Road - Welsh Abstract art 1987 oil painting landscape Benton End artist
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
A Welsh artist, Morgan studied at Cardiff College of Art under Ceri Richards. He was a renowned
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$3,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Decade: Autoportrait 1969 /// Pop Art Abstract Art Robert Indiana Minimalism
By Robert Indiana
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Air Forces, Indiana studied at the Art Institute of Chicago (1949–1953), the Skowhegan School of
Category
1990s Pop Art Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Untitled -- Drawing, Unique, Abstract Art by Richard Long
By Richard Long
Located in London, GB
Untitled, 1995
Richard Long
River Avon mud, on black paper
Sheet: 20.3 × 21 cm (8 × 8.3 in)
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Paper
Roots of Abstract Art in America, from the VIP hand signed limited edition print
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
Robert Motherwell
Roots of Abstract Art in America, from the VIP hand signed limited edition, 1966
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Pencil, Graphite, Lithograph, Offset
Günther Uecker, Lichtungen I - Signed Woodcut, Abstract Art, Zero, Minimalism
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günther Uecker (German, born 1930)
Lichtungen I, 1997/1998
Medium: Woodcut on wove paper
Dimensions: 62.5 x 51.5 cm
Edition of 100 + XX: Hand-signed and (Roman) numbered in pencil
Pu...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Woodcut
BOON Willem (1902-1982) Abstract Art Oilpainting
By Abstracta
Located in Handewitt, DE
abstract art. In a small white wood frame.
Category
1970s Dutch Modern Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas
Barbara Hepworth, Three Forms Assembling - Signed Print, 1968, Abstract Art
By Barbara Hepworth
Located in Hamburg, DE
Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975)
Three Forms Assembling, 1968
Medium: Lithograph on Japan paper
Dimensions: 69.5 x 50 cm
Edition of 35 (XXXV): Hand-signed and numbered
Portfolio...
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
Rupprecht Geiger, Black on Different Reds - Abstract Art, Signed Print
By Rupprecht Geiger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rupprecht Geiger (German, 1908-2009)
Black on Different Reds, 1981
Medium: Screen print on cardboard
Sheet dimensions: 39.5 x 40 cm
Edition of 100 + XX: Hand-signed in pencil, verso
...
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Günther Uecker, Lithograph from Nagelbuch - Signed Print, Abstract Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günther Uecker (German, born 1930)
Untitled (from Nagelbuch Portfolio), 1970-1971
Medium: Lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions: 34.6 x 34.5 cm
Edition of 500: Hand-signed in pencil
Co...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
ABS, Lithograph
Günther Uecker, Splitter - Signed Print, Abstract Art, Zero Group, Minimalism
By Guenther Uecker
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günther Uecker (German, born 1930)
Splitter, 1991
Medium: Lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions: 30 x 42 cm
Edition of 200: Hand-signed an numbered in pencil
Condition: Excellent
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph
Allan D
Arcangelo, Untitled - Screenprint from 1969, Abstract Art, Pop Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Allan D'Arcangelo (American, 1930-1998)
Untitled, 1969
Medium: Screenprint on paper
Dimensions: 35.6 x 29.9 cm
Outside the edition of 125: Not signed, not numbered
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Rupprecht Geiger, Red on Violet: Signed Screen Print, Abstract Art
By Rupprecht Geiger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rupprecht Geiger (German, 1908-2009)
Red on Violet (from Hundertbuch III), 1981
Medium: Screenprint on card
Dimensions: 39.5 x 40 cm
Edition of 100 + XX: Hand-signed in pencil, verso...
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Dan Flavin, Untitled (Triptych): 3 Aquatint Prints, Abstract Art, Minimalism
By Dan Flavin
Located in Hamburg, DE
Dan Flavin (American, 1933-1996)
Untitled (Triptych), 1996-98
Medium: Set of three aquatints on handmade rag paper
Dimensions: each 50 x 40 cm (19.75 x 15.75 in)
Edition of 60: Each ...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Aquatint
Imi Knoebel, Gelbe Fahne - 1999, Abstract Art, Minimalism, Signed Print
By Imi Knoebel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Imi Knoebel (German, born 1940)
Gelbe Fahne, 1999
Medium: Screenprint on rag paper
Dimensions: 100 x 73 cm (39.25 x 28.75 in)
Edition of 99: Hand-signed and numbered
Condition: Mint
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Lily Pond - Welsh Abstract art 1990 oil painting nature lilies water green blue
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
A Welsh artist, Morgan studied at Cardiff College of Art under Ceri Richards. He was a renowned
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
$3,509 Sale Price
20% Off
Günther Uecker, Lichtungen III: Woodcut, Abstract Art, Zero, Signed Print
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günther Uecker (German, born 1930)
Lichtungen III, 1997/1998
Medium: Woodcut on wove paper
Dimensions: 62.5 x 51.5 cm
Edition of 100 + XX: Hand-signed and (Roman) numbered in pencil
...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Woodcut
Günter Fruhtrunk, Schwarz-Grünes Kontinuum: Signed Screen Print, Abstract Art
Located in Hamburg, DE
Günter Fruhtrunk (German, 1923-1982)
Schwarz-Grünes Kontinuum, 1967
Medium: Screenprint on card
Dimensions: 33 x 39 cm
Edition of 85: Hand-signed in pencil, not numbered
Catalogue ra...
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Rose Art Museum (Open Wall) Poster /// Helen Frankenthaler Female Abstract Art
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928-2011)
Title: "Rose Art Museum (Open Wall)"
Year
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Vintage Color Abstract Art Landscape Photography Large C Print Photo Terry Evans
By Terry Evans
Located in Surfside, FL
including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. In 1996 she was
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
C Print
Vintage Color Abstract Art Landscape Photography Large C Print Photo Terry Evans
By Terry Evans
Located in Surfside, FL
prairies. Her work has been collected by several Museums including the Museum of Modern Art in New York
Category
1990s American Modern Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
C Print
God of Winter Plants - Welsh 60s Abstract art oil painting landscape flora fauna
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
Glyn Morgan was a Welsh artist who studied at Cardiff College of Art under Ceri Richards. He was a
Category
20th Century Abstract Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Oil
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract Expressionism in the U.S, Art Informel. Art Informel is and expressionist, artist-oriented
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract Expressionism in the U.S, Art Informel. Art Informel is and expressionist, artist-oriented
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract Expressionism in the U.S, Art Informel. Art Informel is and expressionist, artist-oriented
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Abstract Art
Materials
Screen
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Vintage Abstract Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact piece of vintage abstract art you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Modern version. Finding the perfect item from our selection of vintage abstract art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of vintage abstract art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown and blue. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of vintage abstract art — no matter the origin — is easy, but Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Josef Albers, Victor Vasarely and Sam Francis each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, lithograph and oil paint can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Vintage Abstract Art?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of vintage abstract art in our inventory may begin at $1 and can go as high as $1,900,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,607.
Questions About Vintage Abstract Art
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, abstract art, by definition, is not representational. Although the shapes in an abstract composition may be based on real world objects, these objects are not recognizable in the finished work.
- How did abstract art come about?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract art grew out of the desire by artists in the early 20th century, like Wassily Kandinsky, to create “pure art,” grounded not in visual reality but in the artist’s imagination.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To describe abstract art, focus on its elements. Take notice of the types of lines and shapes the work features. Discuss its color and value, the term for the interplay between light and dark in a piece. You can also consider its texture, the materials used to produce it and how it fits into the space that surrounds it. Find a wide range of abstract art on 1stDibs.
- What influenced abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021A definition of abstract art is art through which the artist doesn't attempt a visual depiction of the world. The artist may have other intentions : conveying a pure emotion, or achieving what (s)he perceives as visual perfection, etc. There are many kinds of abstract art : lyrical abstraction, geometrical abstraction, action painting… There is also an infinite spectrum between hyperrealism and pure abstraction, since one can argue that any brush stroke is by itself an abstraction of the reality — let alone flat color patches.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.
- What does abstract mean in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Abstract, in art, refers to art that rejects visual reality. Instead, abstract arts utilizes shapes, colors, forms and other gestural marks to convey a certain feeling and reality.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The six elements of abstract art are color, form, line, shape, texture and value. Color refers to the various hues featured in a composition, while form refers to the subjects or elements of a piece. Lines and shapes are the components that make up the artwork. Textures include both physical differences in the surface of a work and effects that create the illusion of textural variations. Value, the final element, describes how light or dark the colors are. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of abstract art.
- What makes good abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024What makes good abstract art is largely subjective. People tend to think of abstract art as good when it evokes an emotional response in them. Critics may judge abstract art based on its originality and creativity, as well as on the skill and technique of the artist. Shop a diverse assortment of abstract art on 1stDibs.
- Why do people like abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The reasons why people like abstract art vary. Some like the fact that they can interpret abstract pieces however they desire and enjoy using their imaginations to find meaning in various works. Others experience an emotional reaction when viewing abstract art and consider it to be moving as a result. In addition, people may appreciate the creativity and inventiveness that the creation of abstract art requires. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of abstract art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Abstract art is meant to achieve an effect as opposed to representing an object, person, or a scene. Three characteristics of abstract art include: being non-representational art; valuation of shapes, colors, lines, and textures; and subjective art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original abstract artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Kandinsky was called the Father of Abstract Art because he was part of a crucial moment in art history. He was influenced by styles ranging from Surrealism to Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich who explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. Wassily Kandinsky also led courses on analytical drawing and color at the Bauhaus after being appointed by founder and architect Walter Gropius to teach in Weimar in 1922. He taught at all three of the legendary school’s locations and remained with the institution until its forced closure by the Nazis in 1933. Through his work, Kandinsky pushed modern art closer to total abstraction and inspired artists like Willem de Kooning and Joan Mitchell. Explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There is no single painter who experimented with abstract art and Cubism. A number of artists worked in Cubism, a style of abstract art in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Historians generally credit Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as being the fathers of Cubism. Other Cubist painters include Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger. Shop a collection of Cubist art on 1stDibs.
- How do I price vintage art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024To price vintage art, you can use trusted online resources to determine what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Many auction houses and online platforms allow you to see sold items, and browsing these listings can give you a feel for a work of art’s value. Keep in mind that the maker, age, subject matter, rarity and condition of a work will all contribute to how much it's worth. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can examine a piece of art for you and give you an estimate of its fair market value. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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