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19th Century French Art Nouveau Majolica Mirror and Basin with Female Bust.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautifully detailed piece features a sculpted lady's head emerging from a rich colored majolica backdrop
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19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Majolica

18th Century French Portrait of a Nobleman in a Giltwood Frame
Located in Bradenton, FL
, civic leader, or courtier). This kind of painting doesn’t need a traditional backdrop. It can be paired
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Backdrop

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

1925 original advertising poster for Un Peureux, a french liqueur
Located in PARIS, FR
arresting. Against a searing red backdrop, a lively figure bursts into view — part soldier, part reveler
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1920s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

The Emerald Dynasty: An Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug of East–West Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
serene backdrop, interrupted only by a dramatic vase of blossoms, while the sumptuous border blooms with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century French Rustic Oil Painted Wooden Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
hens, and a chick, with a rustic barn backdrop. The artist's signature "Wm Revill" is visible at the
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Backdrop

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Other

Chinese Famille Rose Garden Stool Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
variety of colorful birds perched and in flight against a backdrop of branches and florals, opposite a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop

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Porcelain

19th Century French Impressionist Harbour scene with fishing boats and people
Located in Woodbury, CT
, with the town and hills providing a harmonious backdrop. Pearson’s brushwork deftly conveys both the
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1890s Impressionist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Doris Leslie Blau 19th Century Exuberant Vintage Spanish Rug
Located in New York, NY
, blending Moorish influences with Spanish baroque flair. A pale ivory field provides an airy backdrop
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique English Wilton Wool Rug (Machine Made) Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
to the rug, while the unusually wide main border—featuring a crimson backdrop with ornate botanical
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Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Hamadan Rug with Deep Indigo Field With Tribal Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
contrast against the rich dark backdrop. A series of intricate borders, including a main border in ivory
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Early 19th Century Square Size Agra Rug in All Over Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
with a rich and vibrant magenta-red color, providing a striking and luxurious backdrop for its
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dramatic backdrop for the exquisite, hand-painted romantic scene on the drop-front. The artwork, rich with
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Backdrop

Materials

Brass

Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
its luminous palette and graceful design. The warm terracotta field provides a glowing backdrop for a
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Early 20th Century Persian Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

British Sailor s Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship off Land, Signed Dated WR 1865
Located in Downingtown, PA
furled sails above. The coastal landscape provides a serene backdrop, with a sandy beach stretching
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

19th Century Shepherd with sheep and horse in a river mountain landscape
By Charles Towne
Located in Woodbury, CT
backdrop of rugged mountains and wooded hills recalls Towne’s familiarity with the landscapes of North
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1830s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Diamond and Black Enamel Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds, beautifully set against a striking enamel backdrop. Weighing 11.4 grams, they offer a
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Enamel

Veracruz Port and Volcano Panorama – 19th Century Mexico Engraving, 1867
Located in Langweer, NL
the town’s towers rising against the mountainous backdrop. The plume of smoke drifting from the
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1860s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Engraved Pocket Watch Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
guilloché and decorated in the center with a hummingbird taking flight amid a backdrop of plant motifs. The
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edo-Style Six-Panel Japanese Byobu Screen with Gold Paint Landscape
Located in Hamburg, PA
Japanese landscape. The artwork showcases a serene scene with a lakeside pavilion set against a backdrop of
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19th Century Edo Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

Tiffany Studios New York "Leaf Vine" Wheel-Carved Favrile Glass Vase
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
contrast of texture, sheen and coloration. While the backdrop of the composition is an enticing golden hue
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop

Materials

Glass

Handmade Antique Persian Kurdish Rug 3.7 x 7 , 1880s - 2B76
Located in Bordeaux, FR
backdrop of a warm, ivory-and-gold colored background. The rug is framed by a series of borders, with the
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1880s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Hollywood Regency, Opaline, Bronze, Painted Table Lamps, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
backdrop. Each lamp is adorned with hand-painted figures of opposing dancing goddesses, balancing
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1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Backdrop

Materials

Opaline Glass

15ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1900 White and Blue Enamel, Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
backdrop is alive with fine engraving—scrollwork so intricate it feels whispered The brooch measures
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Arts and Crafts Rug, Attributed to Voysey
Located in New York, NY
backdrop to the deeper plum, soft lilac, moss green, pale sage, and ivory details. These tones lend the
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Chinese Export Porcelain Group of Batavia-ware Urns Covers
Located in Downingtown, PA
and firing. • The Famille Rose Reserves: The dark ground provides a dramatic backdrop for finely
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1750s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

Massacre of the Innocents Christ among the Doctors, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
engravers combine expressive figures with finely detailed architectural backdrops, making these plates
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

The Gresley-Bowyer Commission: Armorial Porcelain with a Chinese View
Located in Downingtown, PA
and striking addition, likely customized to provide an exotic backdrop for the family's coat of arms
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1730s Chinese Export Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

French Bone Veneered Display Cabinet with Beveled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
damask silk, offering a striking contrast to the refined exterior and providing a luxurious backdrop for
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1860s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bone, Silk, Glass, Wood

John Charles Tunnard - Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Chestnut Racehorse dated 1895
Located in TEYJAT, FR
setting with scattered straw provides a sympathetic backdrop, allowing the rich chestnut tones of the
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Late 19th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

Large Orientalist Oil Painting Traditional Sword Dance by Guglielmo Zocchi
Located in London, GB
, ceremonial swords, and lively crowd animate the foreground, while the ordered natural backdrop recalls the
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1880s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian Enamel and Diamond Cross and Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
. The backdrop of the cross is accented by deep navy blue enamel, creating a vivid contrast against the
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19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Dutch Art Deco Rug in Red and Black
Located in New York, NY
intensity of the red backdrop. Woven by hand using high-quality wool, this piece retains a rich, luxurious
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Edwardian Caned Armchair
Located in London, GB
noticeable in the images, as it stands on a white backdrop. Width – 24 inches , 61 cm Depth – 23 inches , 58
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Cotton, Cane, Wood

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Biblical Painting Lot and his Daughters, 1650
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
captivating nocturne. The narrative backdrop depicts the burning city and Lot's wife, transformed into a
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1650s Italian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

Census of Bethlehem Christ’s Nativity – Mortier Engraving, 1700s
Located in Langweer, NL
. The detailed architectural backdrop, with classical arches and towers, lends grandeur to the scene
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Pale Sage Ground and Central Medallion in Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
a gently faded sage green field that sets a serene backdrop for the central medallion, rendered in
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Meiji era Japanese Screen Pair, Two-panel. Spring Autumn Birds Flowers.
Located in Kyoto, JP
backdrop and a timeless atmosphere, evoking the transience of nature and the cyclical passage of time
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backdrop

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Gold Leaf

Biblical Engravings – The Unforgiving Servant Christ Blessing Children, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
backdrop with distant hills and classical ruins provides a contrast to the intimate human focus in the
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

1690s Dutch Silver Tobacco Box
By Jan Breda
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
by a bearded male, with putto* observing this act amidst a stately garden backdrop; this scene can be
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17th Century Dutch Antique Backdrop

Materials

Silver

Antique Caucasian Karabagh Runner with Bold Diamond Medallion on Rich Red Field
Located in Atlanta, GA
, rose, and sea green tones, set against a dramatic brown backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Depicting A Rider Cherry Blossom
Located in Long Island City, NY
backdrop of mountains. Decorated with floral and geometrical motifs on the border and a swirl motif on the
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backdrop

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Copper, Enamel

5.00 Carat Natural Pearl and Old European Diamond Tie Pin 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
the gold provide the perfect backdrop for the natural beauty of the pearl and the brilliance of the
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1890s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold

8.54 Carat Emerald, 2.40 Carat Ruby, and 1.00 Carat Diamond Old Persian Earrings
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated backdrop. Surrounding the emeralds are 2.40 carats of vibrant round rubies, adding a splash of
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold

French school Ice Ice Baby Chut les Barbizons
Located in Zofingen, AG
symbolic backdrop of a rustic wagon wheel, with the overall atmosphere oscillating between fashion
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1880s Tonalist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gesso, Oil, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media

Enchanting Antique Khotan Carpet
Located in Beirut, LB
open-field ivory backdrop and is cornered by wonderful deep blue spandrels. Within the spandrels are
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1880s Chinese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Hand Painted Noritake Nippon Footed Handled Bowl with Woodland Scene, C. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
a woodland backdrop. Marked on base. Measures 11.75” long from handle to handle. 3.25" high x 9-5/8
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Georgian 18k Enamel Locket Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
with beautiful black enameling, and opens to reveal a rectangular-shaped compartment. The backdrop of
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1750s Georgian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Early 19th Century sporting oil painting of a horse in a landscape
By Clifton Tomson
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
. The technique of placing thoroughbred horses against a landscape backdrop was commonly used by artists
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Early 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau "Jeunesse" Pâte de Verre Glass Vase
By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau
Located in New York, NY
, seamlessly blending historical and artistic influences. The vase's body is adorned with a backdrop of
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Glass

Neoclassical 19th Century 6-inch Glazed Profile Portrait Tile
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a neoclassical figure with laurel wreath headdress before a foliage backdrop. Such is this tiles
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Backdrop

Materials

Clay

Still Life of a Vase of Blooming White Peonies
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
against a glowing, golden backdrop. Brevoort renders each peony with luminous nuance, their soft pink
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tribesmen beside ruins at Pinara, Lycia, c. 1844
By William James Muller
Located in Henley-on-Thames, England
-East, a large oil painting with a similar mountainous backdrop, was once part of the Simon Sainsbury
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1840s English School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Donegal Rug Fragment by C.F.A. Voysey
By Charles Voysey
Located in New York, NY
. Subtle accents of coral red blossoms or seed pods emerge from the cool green and blue-turquoise backdrop
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Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Print – Turtle Hunting Scene in India, Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1857
Located in Langweer, NL
backdrop. This mix of natural history and ethnographic interest makes the work appealing to collectors of
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Hand-Coloured Engraving of George IV’s Coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1822
Located in Langweer, NL
monarch as rightful ruler. The grand Gothic architecture of the Abbey forms a majestic backdrop, its
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Early 19th Century English Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Antique French Hallmarked 18ct White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
facets. The cool sheen of white gold provides a luminous backdrop, while the hallmark affirms their
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Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique William IV Gillows Carved Rosewood Tilt Top Tripod Table Fire Screen
By Gillows of Lancaster London
Located in King s Lynn, GB
standing proudly upon a perch, with Middle Eastern trees, a pond, and an architectural backdrop. In the
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Backdrop

Materials

Brass

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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.