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Antique Bactrian Camel Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
camel stands in full profile against a backdrop of ancient ruins and distant hills, a classic
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Onyx and Diamond Owl Ring of 10k 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
detailed 10k gold owl perched on a sleek onyx backdrop, accented by a diamond "star"—an enduring emblem of
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Early 1900s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Sapphire, Diamond Seed Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
backdrop that enhances their brilliance and charm. Measuring approximately 46.2mm, this piece effortlessly
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Japanese Persimmon-Dyed Washi with Layered Repairs, Early 20th
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
and expressive patina make it especially captivating as wall art, offering an atmospheric backdrop or
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

18th-Century Oil Painting On Canvas, Italianate Landscape With Roman Soldiers
Located in Cheltenham, GB
prominent against a muted, yet detailed, backdrop. To the right, a sinuous tree provides a clear vertical
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Early 18th Century Baroque Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Field of Spring Blooms
By Whitney Myron Hubbard
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
the blossoms. Above the field, a deep blue sky provides a serene backdrop, adding to the overall
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Board

Handmade Antique Peking Chinese Rug 2.7 x 4.5 , 1900s - 2B80
Located in Bordeaux, FR
sophisticated backdrop that allows the delicate, stylized motifs to stand out. The primary design showcases a
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Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Young spinner in traditional costume Italian school, 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, symbols of feminine craftsmanship. She stands out elegantly against a backdrop of steep rocks, in a
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19th Century Italian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Ghiordes Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
appeal. The rug is anchored by a rich crimson red field, which serves as the backdrop for an intricate
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique 1.00 Carat Diamond and Enamel Single-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
neatly nestled in rich 18ct yellow gold. The deep blue enamel backdrop adds a striking contrast
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19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Overdoor Painting, The Cellist
Located in Dallas, TX
backdrop behind the musician provides additional color to the shapely canvas.
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19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Russian and Finnish Costumes – Peasants and Nobility of St. Petersburg, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
architectural backdrop. The domes and statues—possibly alluding to St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the equestrian
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1840s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

19th century English fisherman out fishing at sunset or sunrise, with boat
Located in Woodbury, CT
sky does more than provide backdrop; it is the soul of the painting, shaping the emotional rhythm of
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1890s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Persian Malayer Rug with Colorful, Dense Floral Patterns - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
bold, rich backdrop for the dense florals rendered in vibrant reds, blues, beiges, and pinks. Keen eyes
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1910s Persian Malayer Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
olive field serves as a subtle backdrop for the medallion’s soft blue ground and terracotta accents
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Mahal Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
pattern. The deep indigo field provides a dramatic backdrop for the multicolored floral forms rendered in
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

19th century English portrait of a Westie and Cairn Terrier in a barn
By George Armfield
Located in Woodbury, CT
emphasises their forms against a darkened backdrop, heightening drama without resorting to exaggeration. The
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1850s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
rich texture and an elegant backdrop for detailed decoration. The surfaces are meticulously adorned
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug in Ivory Soft Green L. Brown 5 11 x 9 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkish Oushak rug showcases an exquisite medallion design set against a soft ivory backdrop, complemented
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

19th Century Kurdish Area Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern in Red, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
sophisticated backdrop. What makes this rug particularly unique is its predominantly rust color border, which
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Cotton

19th Century Caucasian Kazak Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern in Blue, Burgundy
Located in Barrington, IL
, masterfully woven in a lively palette of colors. The rich blue field serves as a striking backdrop for the
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Signed Vintage Jean Lurçat Tapestry “Peacock of the Future Cardon” - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
—from an enigmatic, spiky creature to a magnificent, feathered beast—all set against a backdrop of
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1650s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Map of Marne, France – Engraved by Levasseur, 1850s
Located in Langweer, NL
Jean-Baptiste Drouet, and a provincial coat of arms. The backdrop also includes rural and architectural
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Aesthetic Ormolu Frames with Fairy Tales Holiday Lesson Prints
Located in Lincoln, GB
, capture the innocence of childhood and the warmth of family life against a backdrop of quintessential
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19th Century British Antique Backdrop

Materials

Ormolu

English Oak Linenfold Four-Panel Screen with Turned Feet, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and later-added small turned feet. This piece may function as a room divider, decorative backdrop, or
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Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oak

English Pottery Pearlware Blue Chinoiserie Bowl
Located in Downingtown, PA
. Though European access to China was limited, these fanciful scenes offered an exotic, escapist backdrop
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Early 18th Century Antique Flemish Oil Painting Cavalry Battle Scene Framed
By Pieter Van Bredael
Located in Stockholm, SE
battle, depicting mounted warriors engaged in fierce combat against a majestic landscape backdrop, with
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Early 18th Century Flemish School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Vintage Majolica Lidded Ceramic Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
classic basketweave texture and finished in a lovely, chartreuse-yellow glaze. This cheerful backdrop is
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Late 19th Century British Rustic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Pewter

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Persian Kashan Botanic Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
field medallion of intricately dense millefleur design patterns. The field backdrop is colored black
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Late 19th Century Persian Kashan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

1880s Antique Persian Serapi Blue Wool Rug Featuring a Medallion Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
. Set against a warm beige and deep navy blue backdrop, its striking central medallion anchors the
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Late 19th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Engraving of Santiago de Chile, Grande Place, 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
commercial and social vibrancy of the city in the mid-19th century. The backdrop features the Cerro Santa
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1860s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
intricately scrolled backdrop and shoulders to enhance the elegance of the stones before terminating with a
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19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Large Japanese 6-panel byôbu 屏風 (folding screen) with Edo genre painting
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Set in the backdrop is a glimpse into an establishment where samurai noblemen are seen relishing in
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique French Empire Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted 3 Panel Screen by Krieger
By Maison Krieger
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
backdrop, or accent in a refined salon, dressing room, or gallery space. The screen is signed beneath one
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

1932 French Riviera Oil on Canvas Landscape by Gregoor Van Puyenbroeck
Located in Dallas, TX
the foreground, all set against a backdrop of deep blue waters and distant mountains under a luminous
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Kurdish Gallery Rug in Allover Paisley Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
background, which provides a profound and sophisticated backdrop. The entire composition is expertly framed
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Victorian 1843 English Sterling Silver Wine Ewer
By Samuel Hayne Dudley Cater
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
surrounding incorporating female hunting figures to the backdrop. The other side of the silver jug bears a
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1840s British Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Nocturne of Lilihan: An Heirloom Persian Masterpiece of Poetic Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
the inky backdrop, like flowering constellations in a night sky. The duality between the structural
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Early 20th Century Persian Sarouk Farahan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Victorian 14k Gold Necklace Blue Enamel Locket Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pendant, centered with a ring of delicate pearls. 
The rich color of enamel creates a bold backdrop for
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

John James Audubon King Duck – Plate CCLXXVI – Second Edition Lithograph
Located in Winnetka, IL
, with a rocky backdrop and vivid coloration. The inscription along the lower margin reads, Drawn from
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Portrait Engraving of Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil, 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
of sovereignty. A heavy curtain forms the backdrop, emphasizing the grandeur of the scene. Engraved
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1860s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

1920s Vintage Bakhtiari Handmade Medallion Tan Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
field provides an inviting backdrop for its intricate design, beautifully framed by a soft beige border
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique English Mahogany Inlaid Display Cabinet / Vitrine, Edwardian Style
Located in Tarry Town, NY
silk-upholstered interior. The soft green silk lining provides a rich backdrop for display, while three
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Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Upholstery, Glass, Mahogany

Boats on the water From Yii Keo China
By Katharine Jowett
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
a sense of harmony between man-made craft and natural surroundings, while the mountain backdrop
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

9.20 Carat Ruby Diamond 14K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
and elegant backdrop that complements the vibrant ruby and sparkling diamonds. The gold setting is
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1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 5.63 Carat Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
luxurious appeal of the gemstones. The gold provides a warm, rich backdrop that complements the vivid red of
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

High Mettled Racer – The Foal, 19th c. Antique Horse Print after Henry Alken
Located in Langweer, NL
. In the distance a country estate sets the rural backdrop. The scene conveys the early promise of the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Naval Battle Lithographs in Frame– Etna and Palermo Engagements of 1676, Schotel
Located in Langweer, NL
ships-of-the-line dominating the harbor backdrop. The coastal landscape and looming clouds add further
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Maple, Burl, Paper

One of a Kind Antique Sultanabad Oversized Wool Rug Hand-Knotted In Green
Located in Norwalk, CT
beige accents that beautifully contrast against a rich green backdrop. Seamlessly blending traditional
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Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Large Antique Oil on Canvas Western Themed Painting of Steers C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
artwork captures a serene pastoral scene with three steers set against a mountainous backdrop. The use of
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

Georgian Enamel and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
alone atop a vibrant turquoise coloured guilloché enamelled backdrop. Surrounding the enamel is a
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18th Century Georgian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Chinese Peking Rug
Located in Ferrara, IT
architectural visual effect that blends elegance with precision. The rich navy backdrop enhances the delicate
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Rare Antique Engraving – Lima, Peru with Cathedral and Plaza Mayor, 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
mountains, creating a dramatic backdrop. In the foreground, elegantly dressed figures walk across the plaza
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1860s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Anatolian Wagireh Rug
Located in New York, NY
reference in larger carpets. The richly saturated red field serves as a backdrop for an eclectic display of
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Early 20th Century Turkish Rustic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
a scallop shell backdrop. Each corner transitions to intricately turned, fluted and carved columns
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1850s French Louis XVI Antique Backdrop

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Javanese Costume Dance Prints – Bedajas and Ronggeng – c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
poses on a pavilion stage with carved wooden columns, set against a backdrop of distant hills. The
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Allegory of Autumn with Bacchus, studio of Louis de Caullery, 17th c. Antwerp
Located in PARIS, FR
with red wine, placed on a pedestal against the backdrop of a vine arbor flanked by caryatids
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Early 17th Century Old Masters Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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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.