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Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique painted cloth panel from India. May have been a back drop for a theater or a large wall hanging. It has a wonderful worn old patina and would add character to any setting.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paint

Antique Backdrop Dated 1907 Depicting the Rocky Mountains
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rare truly. Summer camp play backdrop depicting an abstract interpretation of the Rocky Mountain
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paint

Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s This vibrant lithograph from
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1880s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Painted Theater Backdrop with Architectural Illusion – 320 × 340 cm
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This large-scale antique theater backdrop offers an evocative illusion of neoclassical architecture
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Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Large Antique French Trompe L Oeil Painted Canvas Theater Backdrop, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally a scenic backdrop for a French theater during the 1920s, this large painted canvas can
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1920s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Vase With Three Brown Birds and Blue Branches on White Backdrop
By Charles Catteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Art for All." - Charles Catteau (France, 1880-1966) See something revolutionary in your future by the French born artist, Charles Catteau. The artist moved to La Louvière, Belgium...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Backdrop

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Ceramic

Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop in California, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop Description: This picturesque
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1850s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Continental School 19th Century Oil - The More the Merrier
Located in Corsham, GB
numerous passengers, set against a backdrop of rustic buildings and lush green trees. Unsigned. On canvas
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Black Forest Carved Walnut Wall Plaque, Eagle with Prey
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
PREY ABOVE EAGLETS IN THEIR NEST, SET AGAINST A MOUNTAINOUS BACKDROP. From our Black Forest carvings
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Backdrop

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Wood, Walnut

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a young woman set against a landscape backdrop. She wears a green headscarf
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

1920s Blue Foo Dog Chinese Tibetan Saddle/Horse Cover 2 x 4 Rug Antique Carpet
Located in New York, NY
China. The deep, saturated indigo field provides a dramatic backdrop for the lively iconography
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1920s Chinese Tibetan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1920s Navy Dragon Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug By Nichols 8 10 x11 6 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
saturated, deep indigo blue, providing a dramatic, almost nocturnal backdrop for the mythological figures
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

A noble friend (possibly a Manchester terrier)
By Alfred Wheeler
Located in London, GB
terrier rendered with dramatic chiaroscuro. Set against a dark, arched backdrop, the dog turns slightly in
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19th Century Realist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil - Chillon Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
figure in a rowing boat to the foreground, taking in the sight of the castle and picturesque backdrop
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

1930 Brown Color Stripe Runner Antique American Braided Rag Rug 2 9 x13 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
grounded in deep, rich browns and near-blacks, providing a sophisticated backdrop for the horizontal
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop

Materials

Fabric, Wool

1930s Bright Orange Minimalist Floral Chinese Art Deco Rug 9 10" x 13 2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
saturated, velvety crimson, providing a dramatic backdrop that emphasizes the rug's minimalist sensibility
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Taxidermy Fish in Bow Fronted Case, Bream
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
painted backdrop with realistic river bed setting. There are two small paper labels internally, top left
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1890s British Sporting Art Antique Backdrop

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Masterpiece of Botanical Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
significance. The richly striated rustic red field serves as the perfect backdrop for an intricate botanical
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Late 19th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Art Deco GIA 1.41 carat old mine cut diamond 14k white gold engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
backdrop that highlights the stone’s natural sparkle while maintaining a refined, understated elegance
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1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco 2.00 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
fine millegrain setting atop a backdrop consisting of perfectly matched pinky red rubies. Additional
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1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Harshang Motif Navy Ground 1900s Persian Sultanabad Rug 9 x 13 4 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
-charcoal main field that provides a dramatic backdrop for the lighter, earthy motifs. The central design
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Early 1900s Persian Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

English School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Still Life of Fruit Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
fruits in the foreground, set against a scenic mountain backdrop. Well presented in an ornate gilt frame
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1903) - 1873 Watercolour, Lost in Thought
Located in Corsham, GB
) depicts a contemplative woman holding a rose. She sits against a backdrop of a serene lake surrounded by
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

line Jules Bertrand Gélibert (1834-1916) - 1887 Oil, The Gamekeeper
Located in Corsham, GB
expressive brushwork, creating an atmospheric backdrop to the scene. The painting is well presented in a fine
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Rare Minton Co Round Neoclassical Encaustic Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
have seen from Minton & Co. before Captured in striking white glaze across a deep blue backdrop, the
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Backdrop

Materials

Clay

Antique Nippon Moriage Persian Themed Porcelain Tall Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
, set against a warm sunset backdrop. The vase is adorned with Moriage decoration, characterized by
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles
Located in Ware, GB
signature dragonfly, all on an interwoven geometric cast backdrop. The same florals can be seen on the rest
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Iron

Antique Oil On Board Landscape Painting of a Vermont Farm C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
with a white house and red barn set against a backdrop of lush trees. The artwork is set in a simple
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

1900s Beige Floral Vase Pictorial Antique Chinese Baotou Rug 4 4" x 6 10" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
lattice in shades of aged tan and brown, establishing a quiet, textural backdrop. This subtle density
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Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1890s Beige Unique 3D Fret Border Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8 10"x11 6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
tones, providing a luminous backdrop for the striking navy blue motifs. This delicate hue, often
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1890s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1890s Unique Energetic Blue Antique Persian Sultanabad Rug 15 x 24 6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
allover design. The sky blue ground provides a luminous backdrop for the intricate floral motifs
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1890s Persian Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Fox trying to hunt a goldfinch
Located in GB
pastoral backdrops enhanced the storytelling quality of animal subjects. The artist employs the
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Beige Blue Medallion Dragon Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8 8"x11 6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
hues, providing a sophisticated backdrop for the deep navy blue detailing. This careful selection of
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1920s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Piazza del Quirinale, Rome – Antique Architectural Square Print, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
, today known as Piazza del Quirinale, with the papal palace forming a majestic backdrop. The obelisk and
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1860s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

1910s Classic Navy Blue Brown Floral Antique Chinese Peking Rug 8 2"x9 8" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
. The expansive, plush deep blue field provides a rich, almost velvet-like backdrop, allowing the
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1910s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Japanese Satsuma Lidded Vase, Earthenware, Meiji to Taishō, 39cm
Located in Chonburi, TH
characteristic warm cream ground provides a beautiful backdrop for the painter’s work, while the restrained
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Backdrop

Materials

Ceramic

Storks
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
with the serene cloud-washed backdrop. This juxtaposition of dynamism and tranquility evokes the wild
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Mid-19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Genre Scene Garden Flowers, Stamped, C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
handles and showcases a detailed depiction of figures in traditional attire, set against a backdrop of
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

1880s Large Blue Bird Medallion Chinese Crane Bat Peking Rug 14 x 19 3" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
. The rich, saturated indigo field provides a dramatic backdrop for the meticulously rendered design
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1880s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1920s Ivory Colorful Floral Long Runner American Hooked Rug 2 10"x18 4" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
charmingly rustic backdrop for the highly saturated floral bouquets that march down the length of the runner
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Ancient Egyptian Limestone Upper Shabti Fragment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
featuring an arched backdrop to frame the figure. Wearing a tripartite wig, the face is round with almond
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Limestone

1920s Pink Fuchsia Green Floral Vase Chinese Art Deco Rug 9 x11 6 Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
dramatic backdrop for the sprawling floral branches. This central intensity is framed by a broad, lush
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Sapphire and Diamond Buckle Ring
Located in London, GB
backdrop consisting of excellently matched deep blue sapphires. Additional old cut diamond set shoulders
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1920s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920s Classic Colorful Star Pattern Antique American Hooked Rug 10 x12 2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
cream, providing a sophisticated backdrop for the intricate design. This neutral palette allows the
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
borders. The rust tinged, red-orange Chroma scheme backdrop of the field is covered in minute detail by
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1930s Ivory Music Note Design Antique American Hooked Rug 3 x 7 5" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
color is a warm, natural ivory, providing a neutral backdrop that allows the deep crimson and black
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1900s Teal-Blue Open Antique Irish Donegal Arts-Crafts Rug 12 6"x25 2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
striking composition features a vast, saturated field of deep teal, providing a dramatic backdrop for the
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Early 1900s Northern Irish Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Louis XIII Style Oak Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
robust form and timeless silhouette create a refined backdrop for your everyday rituals and curated décor.
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Early 20th Century Louis XIII Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oak

Vintage Asian Black Lacquer Coromandel Room Screen
Located in Westfield, MA
flexibility for defining space or serving as a dramatic backdrop. The screen is in nice vintage condition
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1880s Blue Qing Style Antique Chinese Peking Bird Bat Rug 14 x 19 2" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
. This intense shade of blue provides a dramatic backdrop for the delicate, floating motifs, allowing the
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Brèche Marble Louis Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
motif, framed by gracefully tapered jambs. The cream backdrop of the marble comes alive with deep plum
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Marble

Classic 1920s Beige Ground Floral Antique Persian Kerman Rug 8 8" x 19 9" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
color—described as coral, though faded to a warm, sun-kissed beige—provides a gentle backdrop for the
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1920s Persian Kirman Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug in Celadon and Ivory
Located in New York, NY
green backdrop. Each intersection is adorned with soft floral or scroll motifs, imparting a gentle
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Victorian old cut diamond 18k yellow gold Navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
gold, the setting provides a soft, luminous backdrop that complements the diamonds’ glow while
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1890s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1809 engraving Joséphine de Beauharnais Empress of the French and Queen of Italy
Located in PARIS, FR
restraint and grace, holding a sprig of flowers against a backdrop of monumental architecture—likely evoking
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Early 1800s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper, Engraving, Aquatint

Antique French Aubusson Runner Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
backdrop, which enhances the vivid palette of raspberry red, ivory, rose pink, mustard yellow, and muted
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1920s Deep Green Colorful Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 2 2"x3 10" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
appeal. This specific shade of blue color rugs serves as a dramatic backdrop, allowing the secondary
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

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Antique Backdrop For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique backdrop you’re looking for. Each antique backdrop for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, canvas and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique backdrop, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique backdrop, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique backdrop has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Francisco Souto are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Backdrop?

An antique backdrop can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,925, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $93,000.