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Oversized Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug with Bird, Tree Pictorials - Rug Kilm
Located in Long Island City, NY
backdrop, captured perfectly in a pervasive light brown border for sharp definition. Keen eyes will note
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1910s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Framed Oil on Canvas Farmyard Painting Signed A. Angelvy
By Edmond Van Coppenolle
Located in Dallas, TX
against the muted tones of the forest backdrop. To the right, a haystack and an overturned wooden bucket
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Late 19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
—observe or assist in the ritual. The architectural backdrop and the elevated throne flanked by steps lend
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1730s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Amphora Web and Jewel Vase
Located in New York, NY
enhancing its elegance and sophistication. The dark body of the ceramic provides a dramatic backdrop for the
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop

Materials

Ceramic

Portrait of a Girl with a Puppy - Scottish Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
puppy on her lap. Her light coloured dress and golden hair are surrounded by a backdrop of the greens
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1910s Realist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Alexander Graham Vintage Western Landscape, Golden Colorado Oil Painting
By Robert Alexander Graham
Located in Denver, CO
rugged mountain backdrop. Graham’s refined brushwork, balanced composition, and warm, earthy palette
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1920s American Impressionist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Antique Japanese Porcelain Planter with Saucer, Hand-Painted Scene, Meiji Period
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
, and seasonal florals, set against a backdrop of cherry blossoms and other lush details. This exquisite
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1920s Japanese Beaux Arts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Framed Hooked Rug in Cream with Horseshoe Pictorial - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
features a warm cream field providing the backdrop for the subtle gray horseshoe and outline-rendered hands
Category

1920s American Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Victorian Five Stone Mine Cut Diamond Opal Band Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
vibrant opals are of superb quality and in excellent condition. Providing the perfect backdrop for the
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Twelve Shoe Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
rich brown backdrop. The case is equipped with three brass clasps, including a v-lock center clasp
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Kazak Karachof Rug - 19th Century Handknotted Green Blue Red Beige
Located in Arosio, IT
beige backdrop, is framed by additional geometric bands in sugar-paper blue and red, showcasing the
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

St. Michael’s Mount - British 19th century art landscape oil painting Cornwall
By John Linnell (circle)
Located in Hagley, England
subject matter for Linnell and the backdrop is St. Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. The painting is unsigned
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19th Century Realist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

Civil War Era Map of Kentucky and Tennessee with Scenic Insets, Published 1864
Located in Langweer, NL
neutral backdrop that allows the map’s pink and green hues to stand out without clashing. Additionally, an
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1860s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

The little gray house
Located in Genève, GE
on the water, creating a shimmering backdrop that accentuates the duality between sky and earth. The
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Early 20th Century Italian School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Meiji Temple Dragon Panels
Located in Fukuoka, JP
. The dragons are set against a backdrop of stylized clouds and floral motifs, accentuated with gold
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gold Leaf

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
indigo blue, serving as a dramatic backdrop for a composition of traditional Oushak motifs. The
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

“Stirling Castle Links” Antique Golf Etching by George Aikman, 1893
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Club was formed in 1869. The club is set against the inspiring backdrop of the old town of Stirling
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1890s Scottish High Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Kazak Rug Borchalu
Located in Ferrara, IT
sunsets of the Caucasus. This vibrant backdrop is punctuated by intricate diamond-shaped medallions in
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Green Goldstone Enamel White Dragon Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
goldstone backdrop and the silver wire detailing creates a striking visual impact, capturing the essence of
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backdrop

Materials

Enamel

18th Century By Vincenzo Re Christ Healing a Paralytic Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
archway of a bridge. The archaeological ruins are the backdrop to the main scene; Christ healing a
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed Vintage Gilded "Gudgeon Sons" Sign from 19th Century, England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flourished for over a century. Its rich colors and the allure of gold lettering against a dark backdrop
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19th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

Enjoying Old Times
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
natural surroundings, with the man standing against a backdrop of greenery, a rocky path, and a clear
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Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fifth Avenue Bridge.
By Martin Lewis
Located in Plano, TX
planks of the barrier at top center and the sidewalk and boardwalk below them, as a striking backdrop for
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1920s American Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

Italian Cabinet, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
mirrored backdrop enhances depth and luminosity, reflecting a meticulously cast bronze cherub placed at the
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Late 17th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Fruitwood

Lithographic View of the Wangari Cape with a Maori Canoe (New Zealand) - 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
skillfully carved and manned by a group of rowers, with majestic mountain peaks forming the dramatic backdrop
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1830s Swiss Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Vintage French Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
stage. This restrained backdrop serves as a canvas for the defining visual feature: a striking navy
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Moonlit Reflections, Heyst-sur-Mer. Painted 1884
By Elias Erdtman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elias Erdtman’s delicate touch as a landscape painter. Set against the backdrop of a serene Belgian
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1880s Impressionist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Doris Leslie Blau 19th-Century Turkish Hereke Rug
Located in New York, NY
aesthetic. What truly distinguishes this rug is its sophisticated use of color. The deep ruby red backdrop
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
stunning backdrop that enhances the vibrancy of the motifs. Adding to the rug's allure are the small red
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Eider Ducks by the Sea: An 1863 Coastal Study
Located in Langweer, NL
a backdrop of cliffs and distant birds in flight. The ducks are depicted with remarkable detail
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1850s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

1920 s Persian Kerman Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
outlines dancing against the saturated backdrop like illuminated manuscript ink upon ancient parchment. A
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Early 20th Century Persian Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Petite Mintons Neoclassical Porcelain Cabinet Vase C. 1891
By Minton
Located in Atlanta, GA
roses providing a lovely contrast to the vibrant magenta backdrop. The gilded accents highlight the
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Two Row Old Cut Diamond Ring, Year 1913
Located in London, GB
backdrop for the striking diamonds. The ring is currently sized to UK size 'L', US 5.75, but could be
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cellino White Diamond Bow Yellow Gold Brooch
By Cellino
Located in Stamford, CT
with 11 round shimmering white diamonds set against a backdrop of lustrous yellow gold. Each facet of
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Orientalist Oil Painting by Heywood Hardy
By Heywood Hardy
Located in London, GB
crowd, further adding to the dynamic atmosphere. The backdrop features soft pastel tones that highlight
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century Hanging Picture Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
the vintage aesthetic and creates a refined backdrop for your displayed images or keepsakes. Suspended
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bronze

Ikora Vase - WMF Art Deco Bronze with Stylized Willow Branch by Paul Haustein
By WMF Ikora, Paul Haustein
Located in Hamburg, DE
with leaves, gracefully adorning the vase against a beautiful green backdrop. The vase, with its
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bronze

Antique 18ct Gold Platinum, Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Plaque Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
their vibrant red and sparkling white hues against the backdrop of a warm yellow-gold band. The
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Stunning Royal Blue Sevres Bronze Ormolu Mounted Figural Compote Centerpiece
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
blue ground provides a dramatic backdrop for the finely hand-painted figural scenes, which depict a
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bronze

Antique Indian Decorative Art Prints: Metalwork and Textile Motifs, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
, elephants, and figures set against intricate backdrops of vines and geometric patterns. The central panel
Category

1880s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Magnificent 18th-century Italian Renaissance-style table
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
table in its previous home, set against a backdrop of contemporary art and modernist design, a striking
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Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

City of Quebec from the Harbour: A Vibrant 19th-Century Maritime Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
Quebec City, complete with fortifications and prominent structures, form a striking backdrop. What
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1830s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Victorian Multi Gemstone Dragonfly Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
centre of a foliated backdrop. Fauna and floral engraving around the outer edge acts as a border to the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Kunisada II Woodblock Triptych "Twilight Snow at Mount Hira", Edo Period, c 1850
Located in Austin, TX
backdrop. In the foreground, the scene is composed of a pair of women watching over three children as they
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backdrop

Materials

Metal

19th C. American European Lithos Engravings Feat. Native Americans Subjects
By McKenney Hall
Located in Morristown, NJ
mountainous backdrop—representative of European fascination with the "noble savage" motif. Condition: All
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Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Backdrop

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Onyx and Diamond Heart Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold into the shape of a plump love heart. Striking black onyx acts as the backdrop to an
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1870s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Circa 1920 original advertising poster for Sellim Ellimac sadle
Located in PARIS, FR
gaucho-like rider standing beside his saddled horse, set against a backdrop of open plains, evoking an
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1920s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Antique Diamond Ear Pendants
Located in Geneva, CH
backdrop of silver and gold, enhancing their brilliance and adding a touch of warmth to the overall design
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Late 19th Century Austrian Anglo-Indian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

A Morning Concert - Victorian British art w/c painting black entertainers beach
By Owen Dalziel
Located in Hagley, England
a blue sky and sea backdrop. It is also an early depiction of black entertainers in Victorian
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19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

1900 s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
blue backdrop, reinforces the unity of the overall design. ​Framed by an inner lazy “S” meander border
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Early 20th Century Turkish Colonial Revival Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

An Italian Giltwood Mirror Carved with Allegorical Figures of the Seasons
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
backdrop with wheat sheaves, rock roses and various foliate devices. Italian, Circa 1860.
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Backdrop

Materials

Giltwood

Circa 1910 original advertising poster promotes the H. Vigneron sewing machines
Located in PARIS, FR
curiosity. The warm red circular backdrop creates a striking contrast against the cream-colored background
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1910s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Antique French 1.20 Carat Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
century. A gorgeous round faceted old cut diamond sits slightly risen atop a domed radiant backdrop filled
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Art Nouveau Diamond Phoenix Brooch
Located in London, GB
Nouveau style was at its pinnacle. An open framework with fleur-de-lis designs acts as the backdrop to the
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early 20th Century Original Southern California Landscape -- Eucalyptus Grove
Located in Soquel, CA
. Southern California mountains and billowy sky create a striking backdrop for Eucalyptus grove, Asymmetrical
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Early 1900s Hudson River School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Linen, Oil

1900 s Gold Turkish Medallion Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
rosette border, each bloom carefully spaced amid a backdrop of soft parchment and sage tones. Intertwined
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Early 20th Century Turkish Bohemian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

French Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Aventura, FL
backdrop of 12 Rose cut diamonds, 0.16 carats, I/J color, SI-1 clarity. Along with a center natural vivid
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Backdrop

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.