Vintage 32-Inch New Zealand Bowenite Beaded Necklace, Gold Plate Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Bowenite was named by James D. Dana in 1850 after George T. Bowen, who analyzed it in 1822.
Jade, Gold Plate
"Everyday, Somewhere" by Dana James, Ink on Archival Paper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist has used the process of pouring ink on paper to evoke sun and water with aquas and bright orange. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushw...
Other
Emerald in Love with the Sailor
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Canvas, Dye, Ink, Oil, Pastel
To Be or Not to Be (A Little More Human)
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Oil, Leather, Canvas, Dye, Ink
Forrest Kid
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Oil, Pigment, Encaustic
Fools Rush In
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Fools Rush in" is a triptych in which the artist's strokes, pours and various techniques and mediums compare and contrast on a large scale. Dana James is a New York native current...
Charcoal, Oil, Pigment, Glaze
A Chameleon's Grace
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pieces have been sewn along the canvas to emphasize contrasting materials and techniques. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Charcoal, Dye, Oil, Pigment
For the First Time
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist has used the process of pouring ink on paper to to evoke sun and water with deep blues and bright yellows. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working i...
Ink, Archival Paper
Everyday, Somewhere
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist has used the process of pouring ink on paper to to evoke sun and water with aquas and bright orange. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bush...
Ink, Archival Paper
Felicity IV
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist has used the process of pouring ink on paper to to evoke sky and water with deep blues and bright pinks. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in ...
Ink, Archival Paper
Fortune Teller
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist has poured various materials in blue on both the front and the back of the canvas to create a simultaneous feel of past and present. Dana James is a New York native curr...
Dye, Ink, Oil, Pigment
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H 54 in W 136 in D 2 in
A Swimmer in Sapphire (Would Rather Have the Darkest Parts Than Nothing at All
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The materials have been poured with rich inks and dyes in contrast with the artist's hand through markings and gestures. Dana James is a New York native currently living and workin...
Oil, Dye, Ink, Graphite, Pigment
Moxie
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A layer of encaustic has been applied across the bottom to create texture with an iridescent, ethereal glow. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwic...
Ink, Encaustic, Oil, Pigment, Dye
Bringing the Sun to Its Knees (pink abstract diptych)
By Dana James
Located in New York, NY
Dana James Bringing the Sun to Its Knees 2017 48"x 48" (Diptych) Oil, ink, acrylic on canvas
Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Eulogy, Large Painting in Bright Cobalt Blue
By Dana James
Located in Kent, CT
Dana James earned her BFA from School of Visual Arts, New York, NY.
Canvas, Ink, Oil, Glaze, Pigment
Sold
H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
Bringing the Sun to its Knees, Large Square Diptych in Pink, Beige, Purple
By Dana James
Located in Kent, CT
Dana James earned her BFA from School of Visual Arts, New York, NY.
Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 22 in W 40 in D 2 in
A Swimmer in Sapphire, Four Panel Painting in Cobalt Blue, Violet, Periwinkle
By Dana James
Located in Kent, CT
Dana James earned her BFA from School of Visual Arts, New York, NY.
Pastel, Encaustic, Oil, Panel, Pigment
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H 72 in W 50 in D 2 in
Emerald in Love with the Sailor, Large Painting in Dark Cobalt Blue, Pink Salmon
By Dana James
Located in Kent, CT
Dana James earned her BFA from School of Visual Arts, New York, NY.
Canvas, Pastel, Dye, Ink, Oil, Spray Paint
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H 40 in W 46 in D 2 in
Magic Mountain Two, Diptych Painting in Dark Cobalt Blue, Pink, Yellow, Salmon
By Dana James
Located in Kent, CT
Dana James’s paintings channel the essence of sound waves, water, and natural light.
Canvas, Oil, Pigment, Encaustic
Witch Haven
By Dana James
Located in New York, NY
Ink, dye, pigment and oil on canvas
Canvas, Dye, Ink, Oil, Pigment
Anime and Anima
By Dana James
Located in New York, NY
Dye and oil on canvas
Canvas, Dye, Oil
Blood Sister
By Dana James
Located in New York, NY
Dye, ink, oil and pigment on canvas
Canvas, Dye, Ink, Oil, Pigment
Candle Light
By Dana James
Located in New York, NY
Ink, oil and dye on canvas
Canvas, Dye, Ink, Oil
Massive Turquenite Mineral Specimen
Located in Rochester, NY
Shortly thereafter it was re-named Howlite by James Dwight Dana. In it's natural state it is has been called by the trade name white turquoise or white buffalo stone.
Sold
H 21 in W 27 in D 0.13 in
Milford Zornes Original Watercolor - From Dana Point
By James Milford Zornes
Located in Phoenix, AZ
California Image by well known watercolorist Milford Zornes (1908-2008). This work in mint condition, is signed lower right “Zornes,” and dated ‘67. The watercolor is also signed on ...
Watercolor
Portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald napping
By James Montgomery Flagg
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Most of his sitters were generally upper-class society scions and celebrities including: actor John Barrymore and his sister Ethel, cartoonist Ham Fisher, unique humorist Rube Goldbe...
Ink, Illustration Board, Pencil
Dianthus in Glass
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The artist creates texture and depth by allowing the raw canvas to show through in areas. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Dye, Ink, Oil
The Connectedness of Things
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A layer of encaustic has been applied across the bottom to create texture with an iridescent, ethereal glow. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwic...
Dye, Ink, Encaustic, Oil, Pigment
Sunday's Opal
By Dana James
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A layer of encaustic has been applied across the bottom to create texture with an iridescent, ethereal glow. Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwic...
Ink, Encaustic, Oil, Pigment
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H 48 in W 88 in D 1.5 in
A Soft Detonation (Expressionist, Abstract, muted, triptych, painting, on linen)
By Dana James
Located in Des Moines, IA
"A Soft Detonation" is a mixed media abstract expressionist triptych on linen featuring muted tones, blues, warm accents with texture on canvas. Dana James’ paintings combine an ex...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Linen, Charcoal, Ink, Oil
Antique Imperial Russian Gilt Silver Enamel Cufflinks, Carl Fabergé, c. 1908
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present an exceptional pair of antique Imperial Russian cufflinks from our collection. Exquisitely crafted in gilt silver, each piece features a finely detailed por...
Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
7.55 Carat Peach Tourmaline Emerald Cut Platinum Diamond Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 7.55 carat peach tourmaline emerald cut platinum diamond ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a romantic collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagement ring...
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$1,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$668Sale Price|30% Off
L 18 in
14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace with Diamond Accents
By Renate Exclusive
Located in Naples, NY
Gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold 5.35CT Oval Shape Natural Opal Necklace. Super shiny and flashy! Diamond accents. Watch the video to see how opal changes colors. Full on flash! Chain: 1...
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic Mikimoto 18 inch black Tahitian South Sea cultured pearl necklace. Design #XNB11018NS9397. Excellent lustre and nacre thickness. 18k white gold catch with Mikimoto hallmar...
Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Whi...
$1,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
W 0.35 in L 16 in
1.67 Carat Octagon Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace in Bezel-Set 14k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with this Octagon Emerald Solitaire Chain Necklace in Bezel-Set 14k Yellow Gold, showcasing a striking emerald-cut Zambian emerald in a sleek bezel setting. The vi...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,324Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.53 Carat Emerald Sapphire and Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This statement ring features 6.53 Carat of vivid emerald cut emerald at the center, secured in a four prong 14k yellow gold setting. The emerald is framed by a halo of 0.31 carat rou...
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$3,100
W 0.44 in L 0.52 in
Antique Russian Imperial Gold-Mounted Jade Egg Pendant by Henrik Wigström
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
We are pleased to present another exceptional item from our collection—a beautiful and highly unusual miniature gold egg pendant crafted from natural Siberian jade. This exquisite pi...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Hubei Turquoise Beaded Necklace with Sterling Silver Turquoise Clasp, 21.5"
Located in Chesterland, OH
Allow us to present a stunning, large, and exceptionally rare necklace crafted from natural turquoise. The length of the necklace is 21.5 inches (54.5 cm). The size of the rondelle b...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Burmese Blue Sapphire Beaded Necklace with 14K Gold Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
Necklace featuring natural blue sapphire beads from Myanmar. The beads are an opaque, dark blueberry color with a matte finish, each measuring 8mm. They are completely untreated. Th...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
$1,800
H 0.99 in W 0.65 in
Russian Imperial Gilt Silver Egg Puppy Pendant with Ruby Eyes by Theodore Ringe
Located in Chesterland, OH
We present an adorable egg pendant in the form of a miniature carved gilt silver puppy's head with ruby eyes and a bowenite stone. The puppy's head is 88 imperial silver, and its eye...
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Rare Red Rutilated Quartz Necklace, with Sterling Silver Red Quartz Clasp
Located in Chesterland, OH
The length of the necklace is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm). The smooth, round beads are 17-18 mm in size. Bead knotting is traditionally done with silk thread, placing a knot between each b...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Natural Carved Golden Obsidian Beaded Necklace with Golden Obsidian Clasp, 17.5"
Located in Chesterland, OH
The necklace is 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) long, and the carved beads are approximately 25.5 x 15.5 mm. Each bead is expertly carved into the shape of a pine cone. Amazing work! Golden Sh...
Antique Salmon Coral Beaded Necklace, 12K White Gold Clasp, 31.5"
Located in Chesterland, OH
This piece appears to have stepped right out of a portrait from the Rococo or Romantic era. Its most striking feature is the incredible, painstaking workmanship. The composition feat...
Coral, Diamond, Gold, White Gold
$3,800
H 0.51 in W 0.45 in L 0.79 in
Antique Russian Imperial Silver Baby Hippo with Ruby Eyes by Julius Rappoport
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
An exquisite Imperial Russian silver miniature hippopotamus by Fabergé workmaster Julius Rappoport, St. Petersburg, circa 1908. This charming yet substantial figure is finely cast i...
Ruby, Silver
Fine Five-Case Japanese Edo Period Inro, with Shibayama Ojime and Netsuke
Located in Chesterland, OH
An elegant five-case Japanese inrō, dating to the late Edo period, decorated with a tranquil river landscape rendered in gold lacquer. An inrō is a traditional Japanese personal con...
Dana James is a New York native currently living and working in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Her work involves encaustic painting, also known as hot wax painting, that implies heated beeswax to which colored pigments are added. The word comes originally from the Greek word enkaustikos meaning to burn-in and the process dates back to the 5th century. The liquid or paste is applied to a surface, usually prepared wood. Metal tools and special brushes can be used to shape the paint before it cools or heated metal tools can be used to manipulate the wax once it has cooled onto the surface. Because wax is used as the pigment binder, encaustics can be sculpted as well as painted. Other materials can be encased or collaged into the surface or layered, using the encaustic medium and heat to fuse them to the surface.
Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.
Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.
In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.
The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.
Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.
If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.