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Original 1920s poster for Belga-cars, a Belgian transport company to Lourdes
Located in PARIS, FR
basilica rises elegantly against a dramatic alpine backdrop, surrounded by dense pine forests and snowy
Category

1920s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Linen

.30 Carat Diamond Art Deco White Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
expertly set against a stunning backdrop of white rose gold, adding a warm glow that complements the
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Gold

The Crimson Herati: A Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Tribal Opulence
Located in Dallas, TX
tribal floral boteh border on an ivory backdrop, the perfect contrast to the saturated interior. Flanked
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Beige Brown Persian Wool Hand Knotted Runner 2 ft x 9 ft, Tribal Medallion Path
Located in Dallas, TX
, neutral backdrop, while lighter beige motifs bring dimensional contrast and highlight structural elements
Category

1870s Persian Tribal Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Original 1861 Late Romantic Naturalist Landscape Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
cottage and two figures, with the dramatic backdrop of layered mountains and low clouds, blending elements
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1860s Romantic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Linen, Oil

19th C. French Louis XV Fruitwood Estanier with Carved Urn Velvet Shelves
Located in Dallas, TX
fringe, creating a luxurious backdrop for displaying fine ceramics or collectibles. The fruitwood frame
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Backdrop

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Californian Woman in Deerskin Dress, Indigenous Portrait – Engraving 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
a simplified but evocative landscape. The mountainous backdrop situates the subject within a natural
Category

1780s British Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

1856 Oil - Morning On The Farmyard
Located in Corsham, GB
brushwork, with foliage and trees creating a natural backdrop that frames the domestic agricultural scene
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

A Still Life of Flowers
By Henry Livens
Located in St. Albans, GB
, blossom and birds' nests. He frequently used a mossy ground as a backdrop for his still lives. His works
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

19th-century Scenic Clock Face
Located in San Francisco, CA
church yard. A sole woman passes by. More country scenes provide a further backdrop at the four corners
Category

1880s English Late Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Metal

British Provincial School Early 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Boy with a Hoop
Located in Corsham, GB
backdrop. Presented in an ornate frame. Unsigned. Acquired as a pair, the companion piece is also available
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Tonkin War Battle Scene, Défense de Tuyen-Quan, Épinal Print, 1885
Located in Langweer, NL
, with stylized East Asian towers and walls forming a dramatic backdrop to the action. Uniforms
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1880s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

19th century Japanese Eight Panel Screen with Bamboo, Pines and Gold Clouds
Located in New York, NY
were used in various settings, including tea ceremonies, as backdrops for performances, and as symbols
Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Paper

The Heralded Orchard: An Antique Malayer Masterpiece of Symbolic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
brown field, mellowed by time, serves as a stately backdrop for an endlessly captivating allover pattern
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Plique-à-Jour Cherub Pendant
Located in London, GB
above a swan below. This focal motif sits atop a gorgeous rich blue plique-a-jour backdrop; a feature
Category

1920s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Marocains Jouant avec un Vautour - Etching by Eugène Champonnion - 1871
Located in Roma, IT
observation rather than participation. Setting: The backdrop is a plain wall with a section of richly
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1870s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Etching

Antique Caracas Venezuela Monte Ávila Landscape - Tinted Lithograph, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
imposing Monte Ávila mountain range forming a dramatic natural backdrop. Published in 1888 as part of Karl
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1880s Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Victorian 18K Gold, Silver, Diamond, and Blue Enamel Bracelet
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
silver-topped gold openwork set with old mine-cut and rose-cut diamonds against a backdrop of rich royal
Category

1870s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Qajar School Oil Painting of a Man with Bird, Iran, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
, holding a bird of prey perched on his hand, before an architectural backdrop with ornamental window and
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Paint

River Landscape Water Michout 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
river landscape serves as the backdrop for an exquisite slice of popular life, set in a small village
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Antique Victorian Bristol - Glass Vase Hand Painted Portrait Floral Design
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
provides a luminous backdrop, enhancing the vibrancy of the hand painted decoration. With its elegant form
Category

1850s American Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Milk Glass

Greenlanders (Inuit Family) – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
. Icebergs and a rocky coastline provide a striking Arctic backdrop. The original hand-coloring is well
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

English portrait of a Fox Huntsman in Red with his Jack Russell in a landscape
By James Barenger
Located in Woodbury, CT
costume, and the delicate tonality of the wooded backdrop. The huntsman stands with whip in hand, his
Category

1830s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

S. Rigby - British School 1896 Oil, Woman s Best Friend
Located in Corsham, GB
backdrop of a moor, with a quaint cottage nestled in the background. Signed and dated to the lower left
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

N.2 Yellow Beige Lacquered Wood Doors Framed Completed, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
2 antiquedoors, painted with gray designs on a beige backdrop with Baroque motifs, have original
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Poplar

Beautiful Maroon Color Background Asymmetrical Floral Antique Deco Chinese Rug
Located in New York, NY
that defined the Art Deco movement in China. The open red ground creates a dramatic backdrop for the
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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Blue Mountain Landscape, Finland, 1922
Located in Stockholm, SE
form a calm backdrop across the horizon.  The blue cast of the hills suggests the crisp light of early
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1920s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Board

French School, Portrait of a Revolutionary, oil on canvas First Half 19th Centur
Located in London, GB
, acts as a powerful backdrop to the story. The June Rebellion was a failed insurrection that took place
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19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Gibraltar, Landscape Painting, 19th Century Marine Oil Painting on Canvas
By Laurits Bernhard Holst
Located in Stockholm, SE
his international standing. Seen against the backdrop of Gibraltar as an imperial maritime node, the
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Late 19th Century Romantic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil - Gathering Firewood
Located in Corsham, GB
a backdrop of castle ruins and sweeping mountain vistas. Lush foliage and blue skies frame the
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
backdrop enhances its rich visual depth (a classic expression of Italian and Iberian Baroque design) which
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gold

Antique 18ct Gold French Virgin Mary Dated 1838-11910 signed TRECY
Located in London, GB
(1830–48) being the political backdrop. This era was marked by a shifting artistic focus from idealized
Category

Late 19th Century French Pre-Raphaelite Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

2.15 Carat Blue Sapphire Ring in Platinum
Located in Warszawa, PL
sensitive skin. Its subtle, silvery sheen provides a timeless backdrop that perfectly complements the vivid
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1910s English Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Tetex Hooked Rug, Red with Dense Colorful Floral Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
feel to its traditional sensibility. The rich field provides a luxurious backdrop densely populated
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1920s German Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Departure of the infantrymen for the war of 14, signed
Located in Genève, GE
backdrop. Dressed in their distinctive blue uniforms, they advance in formation, their military equipment
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1910s Academic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

19th Century European Country House Walled Garden Scene, Gardener and Vegetables
By Continental School
Located in Yardley, PA
backdrop of rolling hills and soft blue sky. The architecture, with its mullioned windows and green
Category

19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Conversing in the Countryside
Located in Corsham, GB
the dramatic backdrop of misty mountains enhancing the idyllic quality of the rural setting. Unsigned
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Antique Karabagh Rug, Dense Medallion Lattice in Midnight Crimson-Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
: The expansive field is a profound midnight-blue and charcoal-black, providing a dramatic backdrop for
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1890s Russian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Victorian rose cut diamond agate 14k yellow gold enamel cross pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
.05 carats in J color and SI clarity, set against a backdrop of rich blue enamel and polished agate
Category

1890s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Fire Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mason s Ironstone Garniture of Three Vases, Circa 1835
By Mason s Ironstone
Located in Downingtown, PA
. Against this dramatic backdrop, fine polychrome enamel flowers—including blossoms and foliage—are hand
Category

Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Backdrop

Materials

Pottery, Ironstone

The Hunting Dog by Carl Friedrich Deiker (Wetzlar 1836 – 1892 Dusseldorf)
Located in Knokke, BE
portraying the raw energy of animals in motion, often within forested or rural backdrops. Deiker’s work was
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19th Century Realist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Susi Zimmermann (b.1883) - Oil, Portrait of Dr. Ernst Heinrich Zimmermann
Located in Corsham, GB
This portrait depicts an elderly gentleman seated before a backdrop of bookshelves, suggesting an
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
backdrop. Hammered gold-toned repoussé frame. Gold-toned adjustable double drop chain. Press and release
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

English Victorian 19th century portrait of a Spaniel standing in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
dog standing against a scenic backdrop, typical of Ward's attention to detail and his ability to
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1840s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Board

Still Life with Roses and Fruit, 17 Century Style Oil on Canvas, dated 1896
Located in TEYJAT, FR
composition, with its carved architectural backdrop and carefully arranged fruit and flowers, closely follows
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Late 19th Century British Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

FRENCH SCHOOL Dachshund Fashion Week Mondrian Chut les Barbizons!
Located in Zofingen, AG
, likely pages from a book arranged to form a continuous surface. This textual backdrop serves multiple
Category

1880s Tonalist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Glue

Jesus Blessing the Children, Antique German Chromolithograph, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
wall with tall cypress trees rising behind, creating a tranquil Mediterranean backdrop associated with
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Late 19th Century German Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Anna Bornemann (1874-1956) - 1900 Oil, A View of the Garden
Located in Corsham, GB
serene garden scene featuring several skeletal trees with silvery bark set against a backdrop of lush
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oversized Persian Bakhtiari Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
central composition with a bold navy backdrop, creating a strong visual anchor. Multiple minor borders
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Portrait of a Lady in a Golden Dress, Oil on Wood Panel, Signed, 1910
Located in Stockholm, SE
of focus. This warm, refined interior backdrop complements the golden hue of the dress while
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1910s Romantic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Handmade Antique Persian Jozan Sarouk Rug 2.1 x 2.9 , 1920s - 1N115
Located in Bordeaux, FR
provides a stunning backdrop for the intricate, all-over floral pattern and the classic central medallion
Category

1920s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Christ the Shepherd, Beautiful Catholic Chromolithograph Artwork, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
, delicate golden halo, and pastoral backdrop are rendered with exceptional detail and depth, achieved
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Late 19th Century German Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Marie Marguerite Reol (1880-1963) - Framed Oil, Paysage du Midi
Located in Corsham, GB
dramatic mountain backdrop. The painting has been well presented in a decorative gilt effect frame with
Category

Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

1912 Patek Philippe Vintage Ladies Miniature Pendant 18K Gold, Enamel Diamond
By Patek Philippe
Located in Suwanee, GA
backdrop making a striking presentation. The mirrored background is covered with a finely decorated
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1880s Swiss Antique Backdrop

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

17th Century Flemish Baroque Tapestry
Located in New Orleans, LA
displays lush, detailed scenery – architectural backdrops, verdant landscapes and elaborate garden settings
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique French Haussmannian Triptych Doors, Early 20th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
decorative backdrop, bringing grandeur and French refinement to any interior. Year of Manufacture: Circa
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Early 1900s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

“Guitar Player in Recife, Brazil, 1886” Pernambuco Brazilian Coast Oil Signed
Located in Yardley, PA
singing or engaging with his audience, while his hands strum the guitar. The backdrop features the
Category

1880s Realist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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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.