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Vintage Regency Original Painting on Board of Horses and Jockey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
board, depicting a poised jockey atop a noble racehorse against a serene countryside backdrop. The piece
Category
Early 20th Century British Regency Antique Backdrop
Materials
Glass, Wood, Masonite, Paint
American Hunters and Wild Cats – Antique Mayer Engraving c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
prominently displayed against a stylised jungle backdrop. At the top left is a cougar or puma (Puma concolor
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Continental Oil Painting of Two Dogs in Courtyard, circa 1900 - Gilt Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
-coated and standing, the other dark and reclining—set against the textured backdrop of a stuccoed wall
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
François-Théodore Legras, Vintage Orange and Green Soliflore Glass Vase, French
By François-Théodore Legras
Located in London, GB
backdrop for the intricate silhouettes of trees with a shepherd and his sheep designed in acid-etched and
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Enamel
Swiss Black Forest Musical Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
depicting an alpine chamois amid a backdrop of meticulously carved edelweiss and foliage. A testament to the
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Backdrop
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Chinese courtesan
By 19th Century Chinese school
Located in GB
transience.
The backdrop is a stark, pure white wall. It offers no architectural detailing or ornamentation
Category
19th Century Ming Antique Backdrop
Materials
Tempera, Rice Paper
"Three Hunters by a Dovecot" by E. Tolley / Signed
Dated 1872.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
' coats against the warm, rural backdrop.
Set in an exquisite gold frame, the painting remains in
Category
19th Century British Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Five Stone Amethyst Peridot
Pearl Suffragette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
era.
The ring is mounted in buttery 18ct yellow gold, providing a warm and inviting backdrop to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1590 Flemish Brussels Tapestry Castle King Holy war Hours sword wool silk
By Flemish
Located in Paris, FR
or narrative context.
3. Background
The backdrop is lush and intricate: a forest, terraced hills or
Category
16th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th century Portrait of a Bulldog Mum with puppies in a barn interior playing
Located in Woodbury, CT
-strewn floor, exploring bones, rags, and scattered toys. A rustic backdrop of weathered timber, a
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Belgian Oil Painting of a Peasant Girl in a Storm by Robert
By Alexandre Nestor Nicolas Robert
Located in London, GB
dynamism to the scene.
The backdrop reveals a sweeping landscape of hills, distant peaks, and a turbulent
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alex de Andreis (British, 1880-1929) Portrait of a Musketeer Painting Signed
By Alex De Andreis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.
Set against a classically inspired architectural backdrop, the figure exudes authority and charm. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Impressive pair of 19th Century marble Vases - Planters - Jardinieres
Located in Made, NL
arrangements. Whether you choose vibrant blossoms or lush greenery, the vases offer an elegant backdrop
Category
Late 19th Century French Other Antique Backdrop
Materials
Marble
19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, with the backdrop of a fitted interior of a central tabernacle flanked either side by drawers and
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Walnut
Scandinavian Modern Pastel Hues Vintage Patchwork Rug 6
7
x9
10
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
, coastal, or soft modern interiors, offering a timeless textile backdrop that speaks of tradition while
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Cotton
Shades of Rainbow Caucasian Multicolor Mat
Located in New York, NY
vibrant hues of blue, red, and ivory, set against a dark backdrop. The detailed border features
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Large Carved Stone Rectangular Trough English Garden Feature Planter on Pedestal
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
organic patina provides an excellent backdrop as a garden feature, this trough can be used as a planter or
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Japanese Lacquer Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
background provides the perfect backdrop.
The creation of a lacquer tray such as this would have been an
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backdrop
Materials
Silver
$19,800
Doulton
Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a white backdrop, cloaked in classical dress with knife in hand and a theatrical mask to the bottom
Category
Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Backdrop
Materials
Clay
Antique Tree of Life Earthy Malayer Wool Rug 6
9
x9
6
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
subtly striated backdrop, enhancing its sense of movement and texture.
The rug’s narrow borders feature
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Vintage Spanish Damascene Black
14k Gold Plated Pyramid Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance, beautifully contrasted by the bold black backdrop and luxurious gold plating. These earrings are
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Backdrop
Oversize Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug in French Blue, Red with Floral Motifs
Located in Barrington, IL
blue field, providing a serene yet vibrant backdrop for its exquisite design. Scattered artfully across
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Leon Meechelaere (1880-1964)
Located in Dallas, TX
many hand-laid stone bridges set upon a backdrop of handsome waterside homes, with green leaves budding
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Beaux Arts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
A Garden in Montone, France
By George Hobbs
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
lived-in space that feels both intimate and expansive. The garden is not just a backdrop, but a living
Category
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Badger and Otter Hunt – Antique German Engraving, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
, rendered with partial hand-coloring to emphasise their pelage against a rocky forested backdrop. The middle
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Antique English Axminster Botanical Rug
Located in New York, NY
backdrop that enhances the intricate symmetry and visual rhythm of the pattern. Shades of olive green
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
in platinum to enhance their luminosity which subsequently provides a classic backdrop whilst the the
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Illegibly Signed Cherub Drinking Oil on Canvas
Located in Astoria, NY
, possibly wine, from a cluster of grapes, set against a backdrop of foliage and a cloudy sky. Due to the
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
$1,800 Sale Price
23% Off
Antique 19th Century Caucasian Kilim Lumbar Pillow – 20” x 9”
Located in Los Angeles, US
against a cream backdrop. The symmetrical layout and bold color blocking reflect the timeless language of
Category
19th Century Azerbaijani Kilim Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Seated Nude in the Studio – A Modernist Study from the 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
backdrop—likely a curtain in a classic studio setting. The pose is calm and natural, rendered with visible
Category
1920s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Beaded Bone Scrimshaw Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the perfect backdrop for these delicate engravings.
The necklace is strung with an earthy rhythm
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Hunting Pack Of Welsh Hounds In Wales Framed Victorian Dog Watercolor Painting
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
depicts a classic Victorian hunting dog scene; part of a pack of hunting Welsh hounds set with a backdrop
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor
Very Large Antique Orientalist Figurative Oil Painting Street Scene E. Jeen
Located in London, GB
more muted backdrop, drawing the viewer’s eye immediately.
Above, a brilliant blue sky, flecked with
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figural
Ormolu Mounted Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
a similar weapon. Both figures stand before leafy backdrops integrated into the bouquet arrangement
Category
1760s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1845 Hand-Colored Print of a Medieval King in Regal Robes with Scepter
Located in Langweer, NL
status and symbolic power.
Behind him, a voluminous cloth backdrop and a pair of tasseled cushions
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Century Rare Karl Wilhelm Diefenbach German Silihoute Lithograph Artwork
Located in Van Nuys, CA
figures, set against a stark backdrop, convey a sense of joyous celebration intertwined with the artist’s
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$296 Sale Price
25% Off
Art Deco 2.88 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
backdrop consisting of smaller matching square stones at each corner and a straight baguette cut diamond
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bone Inlaid Wall Art in Blue Resin with Celtic Dragon Pattern- Instock
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York City, NY
creature. Set against a backdrop of rich blue resin, applied with the finesse of Venetian plaster
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Backdrop
Materials
Bone
1860s Italian Signed Framed Landscape Painting
By Sante Nucci
Located in Roma, IT
bucolic landscape in the immediate vicinity of Naples; against a backdrop of mountainous heights, a
Category
1860s Italian School Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18ct Gold
Platinum 1920’s Art Deco Mother of Pearl and Dimond Cufflinks
Located in Brighton, GB
backdrop of yellow gold and platinum creates a timeless accessory that will elevate any formal ensemble
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Cluster and Enamel Dress Ring
Located in London, GB
matching stone; all of which sit proud atop a rich navy blue enamelled backdrop. The intricate design is
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ebonized Corner Display Cabinet with Marble Top, Napoleon III Period
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
view of the interior, which has been lined in a rich blue velvet, creating a perfect backdrop for
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Backdrop
Materials
Marble
Antique Moroccan Moorish Silk Textile Tapestry Wall Hanging Hiti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
backdrop for special occasions.
Artisans in Fez had been creating sumptuous wall hangings like this since
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Backdrop
Materials
Silk
Redan with jockey up
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
against a neutral or pastoral backdrop, their anatomy rendered with clarity and precision. Though
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Art Deco 1.30 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
seamless flow of elegance. The band plain smooth band provides a refined backdrop, complementing the
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-Century Art Deco Zeki Muren Style Wool Rug 5
1
x8
9
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
aesthetics of mid-century modern design. Set against a warm, yellow backdrop, the rug features a repeating
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Minton
Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard
Deer
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
yellow tones across a white backdrop.
Ex. British collection, this unusual design is unlike anything we
Category
Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Backdrop
Materials
Clay, Porcelain
Turkey Anatolia Small Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
dynamic. Adorning this backdrop are delicate patterns rendered in charming accent colors: soft fuchsia
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Tribal Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Enamel Butterfly on Onyx Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
gold, its wings shimmering with blue and yellow enamel, poised gracefully atop a polished onyx backdrop
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Onyx, 14k Gold, Enamel
The Swimmers by the Cercle of Diaz
By Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña
Located in Pasadena, CA
backdrop to introduce allegorical, mythological or real figures.
He frequented Théodore Rousseau and Jean
Category
1870s Barbizon School Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Caucasian Rug Shirvan
Located in Ferrara, IT
creates a dramatic backdrop and enhances the vividness of the ornamental motifs. Multiple intricate
Category
19th Century Caucasian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$9,382
Hand Painted Gracie Wallpaper Panel in Silvered Bamboo Frame
By Gracie
Located in Atlanta, GA
tones, creating a serene and sophisticated backdrop. Vibrant pink flowers bloom gracefully across the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Backdrop
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Paint, Paper
Japanese Lacquer Tray With Cards
Located in New Orleans, LA
black background provides the perfect backdrop.
The creation of a lacquer tray such as this would have
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backdrop
Materials
Gold
Barbizon School Landscape, The Poplar Trees, Late 19th Century Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Cotignac, FR
1849, but his interest in figures with a landscape backdrop sets him rather apart from the others. Jean
Category
Late 19th Century Barbizon School Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Thai Large Watercolor Painting Buddha
Disciples In Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
figures are against the backdrop of a dark field ending in a pointed arch and filled by the "shower" of
Category
19th Century Thai Agra Antique Backdrop
Materials
Brass
The Duel, Cover for Kuppenheimer Style Book, Fall / Winter 1910-1911
By Frank Xavier Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
.
Set against a luxurious gold backdrop between two classical Ionic columns, the painting exudes a
Category
1910s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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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.
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