Original Art Gifts $1,000 and Under: 2026 Holiday Gift Guide
This guide highlights 15 of our favorite original paintings, mixed media works, and collages priced from $525 to $1,000, all available at Galaray House, a contemporary art gallery in Boston’s SoWa Arts District. You’ll find Boston and coastal New England scenes, playful still lifes, collage, and large abstracts, in sizes from 6 x 8 to 36 x 24 inches. If you’re shopping for Christmas or the holidays for an art lover, a new homeowner, a host, or someone who is hard to buy for, start here.
Our full collection of original art at this price is much larger. When you’re ready to keep looking, browse all original art $1,000 and under, which includes everything in our original art $500 and under guide. For a larger gift, see our original art under $2,500. Our team can also help you match a piece to the recipient’s taste and space, and if you’d rather spend less, browse our archival prints.
Original Paintings and Mixed Media Works $1,000 and Under
More Original Art $1,000 and Under
These 15 works are a starting point. We have dozens more originals at this price, including everything in our original art $500 and under guide:
- Boston streets and landmarks by Ann Gorbett
- Oyster paintings by Anne Harney
- Vintage car portraits by Mitchell Schorr
- Florals by Ellen Rolli and Elizabeth Lemont
- Sailing, beach, and harbor scenes by Peter Bain
- Encaustic landscapes by Hilary Hanson Bruel
Browse all original art $1,000 and under. Available works change as pieces sell, so if you see something you like, contact us soon.
How to Choose Original Art as a Gift
At this price, wall space matters as much as taste, so measure the spot first. The works here run from 6 x 8 to 36 x 24 inches. Notice the colors the person already lives with, and where a piece could hang: over a desk, in a kitchen, above a sofa, or as part of a gallery wall. If you’re torn between two, choose the subject the recipient talks about, whether that’s Boston, the coast, coffee, or animals. We’re happy to help you narrow it down.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is original art a good Christmas gift?
Yes. An original painting is one of a kind, and it stays on the wall long after the holidays. This guide highlights 15 originals from $525 to $1,000, and our full collection has many more.
Are the works in this guide original art?
Yes. Every work is a one-of-a-kind original by a contemporary artist. Our archival prints are listed separately.
When do I need to order for Christmas?
Order by December 15 if you want the artwork shipped, or plan to pick it up at our Boston gallery by December 23. Contact us for shipping options and costs.
Can I visit the gallery or pick up the artwork in person?
Yes. Galaray House is at 450 Harrison Avenue, Suites 37-39, in Boston’s SoWa Arts District. We’re open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 12 to 4 pm, or by appointment. Pick up artwork by December 23.
Can I buy art for clients or employees?
Yes. Contact us with your budget, quantities, and timing.
Find an Original Art Gift at Galaray House
Interested in a piece from this guide? Contact Galaray House and we’ll help with the details. Don’t see the right piece? Ask us about other available works, or browse the full collection of original art $1,000 and under.
Visit us at 450 Harrison Avenue, Suites 37-39, in Boston’s SoWa Arts District, call 781-862-0684, or send an inquiry online. Order by December 15 for shipping, or pick up by December 23.