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Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique painted cloth panel from India. May have been a back drop for a theater or a large wall hanging. It has a wonderful worn old patina and would add character to any setting.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
Antique Backdrop Dated 1907 Depicting the Rocky Mountains
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Rare truly.
Summer camp play backdrop depicting an abstract interpretation of the Rocky Mountain
Category
Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Located in Langweer, NL
Japanese Floral Meadow on Golden Backdrop: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
This vibrant lithograph from
Category
1880s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
$346
H 15.75 in W 10.83 in D 0.01 in
Antique Painted Theater Backdrop with Architectural Illusion – 320 × 340 cm
Located in TOURCOING, FR
This large-scale antique theater backdrop offers an evocative illusion of neoclassical architecture
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$2,988
H 133.86 in Dm 125.99 in
Large Antique French Trompe L'Oeil Painted Canvas Theater Backdrop, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally a scenic backdrop for a French theater during the 1920s, this large painted canvas can
Category
1920s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$4,200
H 118.125 in W 148 in D 0.25 in
Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop in California, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Scenic Valley of Kah-Wee-Ya River with Mountain Backdrop
Description: This picturesque
Category
1850s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
$263
H 8.15 in W 11.15 in D 0.01 in
English School 19th Century Oil - Tending to the Cows
Located in Corsham, GB
tending to cattle, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. Unsigned. Presented in a
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Antique Louis Icart Colored Etching “On The Quay” Signed & Windmill Seal C1929
Located in Big Flats, NY
along the quay with a small dog, set against a backdrop of iconic Parisian architecture. The etching is
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18 in W 12 in D 1 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$69,200 Sale Price
20% Off
W 157 in L 206 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
1920s French Hollywood Regency Antique Backdrop
Materials
Opaline Glass
$3,850 / set
H 31.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Nouveau Sunflower Tray by Gallé, 20th Century
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
finely inlaid sunflowers set against a mountain backdrop.
The raised sides feature elegant cut-out
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
$3,308 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.58 in W 6.97 in D 4.22 in
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
Category
1860s French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Bone, Silk, Glass, Wood
Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Deep Red, Ivory Tones and Medallions 4'8 x 9'6
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The deep red field serves as a dramatic backdrop for a series of striking octagonal medallions, each
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$5,500
W 56 in L 114 in
19th C. French Pastoral Landscape Painting on Board with Glass in Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
, goats, sheep, and a herding dog, nestled beneath tall trees against a backdrop of rolling hills, distant
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Giltwood, Glass
$1,500 / set
H 10.5 in W 9 in D 1.75 in
Antique Caucasian Kazak Rug with Bold Geometric Design in Deep Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
brown field creates a dramatic backdrop that allows the colorful design elements to pop with intensity
Category
19th Century Russian Kazak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Landscape Watercolour, Lake and View to the Mountains
Located in Cotignac, FR
village set against a backdrop of majestic mountains under a pastel sky. The scene is awash with vibrant
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
"Saint with icons"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
central elements. The refined rendering of fabrics, the intricate patterns of the backdrop, and the solemn
Category
17th Century Realist Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$16,139
H 56.7 in W 58.67 in
Signed Michael Zeno Diemer Oil on Canvas "On the Skutari Lake, Albania
Located in MC Leansville, NC
shoreline, set against a dramatic backdrop of alpine peaks and golden hills, giving the work both narrative
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Romantic Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$28,999
H 53 in W 69.5 in D 2 in
Pangolin, Panther & Insects – Original Antique Zoological Print, circa 1849
Located in Fukuoka, JP
texture of scales, fur, and wings. The backdrop features subtle botanical elements and landscape
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
$320 / set
H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in
Japanese Late Meiji Period Satsuma Three-Footed Vase, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
—serves as a luminous backdrop for the intricate enamel work. Measuring 10.25 inches in height, this piece
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
Diamond and Black Enamel Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
diamonds, beautifully set against a striking enamel backdrop. Weighing 11.4 grams, they offer a
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Enamel
Antique Reverse Carved and Painted Crystal Terrier Dog Charm of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
backdrop, giving it a subtle iridescence and lifelike dimension. This rare technique—highly prized by
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Depicting A Rider Cherry Blossom
Located in Queens, NY
backdrop of mountains. Decorated with floral and geometrical motifs on the border and a swirl motif on the
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Backdrop
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$4,500
H 12 in Dm 12.5 in
Circa 1920 poster by Constant Duval - Pavillon Royal— Biarritz
Located in PARIS, FR
, with the tranquil sea and distant mountains forming a stunning natural backdrop. The scene radiates
Category
1920s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
$3,168
H 41.34 in W 29.53 in
Antique Khotan Rug Featuring Repeating Lattice Motif in Soft Gray, Warm Beige
Located in Atlanta, GA
Turkestan. The central field is rendered in a soft gray tone, forming a peaceful and understated backdrop
Category
Early 20th Century Turkmen Khotan 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
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Backdrop
Materials
Other
Antique Onyx & Diamond Bird Conversion Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
black onyx backdrop. The shoulders of the ring are adorned with butterflies.
The face of the ring
Category
1910s Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold
Victorian Rock Crystal Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
colourless rock crystal sets the tone of piece acting as the backdrop for two stunning heart motifs; one is
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
A noble friend (possibly a Manchester terrier)
By Alfred Wheeler
Located in London, GB
with dramatic chiaroscuro. Set against a dark, arched backdrop, the dog turns slightly in profile, its
Category
19th Century Realist Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Romantic Marine Painting, Shipwreck Scene, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, and three ships at sea, all set against a backdrop of towering coastal cliffs.
A horse-drawn carriage
Category
19th Century French Romantic Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
Venetian Sunset – Oil Painting in Carved Giltwood Frame, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
backdrop of iconic architecture, including what appears to be the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute and
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$5,738
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 2.76 in
Antique Lapis Crescent Moon Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A lapis lazuli pendant featuring a 10k gold crescent moon with a diamond star atop a lapis backdrop
Category
1910s Edwardian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 10k Gold
Chapel in the Alps – Original Oil Painting, Alpine School, 1937. Signed F. Weitz
Located in Zofingen, AG
chapel set against the majestic backdrop of mountain peaks and evergreen trees. The composition is
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
$1,195
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
French Impressionist Landscape, Pommiers en Fleurs Aux Espagnoux, Apple Blossom
Located in Cotignac, FR
of harmony and renewal. The backdrop reveals towering mountains beneath a sky that transitions from
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
Louis Francois LachatFrench Impressionist Landscape, Pommiers en Fleurs Aux Espagnoux, Apple Blossom
$2,630
H 30.32 in W 35.83 in D 1.78 in
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
Antique Enamel Locket of 12k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
against a backdrop of 12k gold. The floral motif is delicately rendered, adding a soft, romantic touch to
Category
1920s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Gold
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
ivory, brick, and midnight blue against the camel backdrop infuses the runner with dimension and
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
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
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1900s French Still Life Painting With Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
, carrots, potatoes, onions, apples, and a jar of preserves, all nestled against a backdrop of ceramic and
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
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
$2,950
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in
Bone Inlaid Wall Art in Blue Resin with Celtic Dragon Pattern
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 Hollywood Regency Antique Backdrop
Materials
Bone
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
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
$200
H 3.25 in Dm 11.75 in
Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Cattle Watering, in the Manner of H. Schouten
By Henry Schouten
Located in Dallas, TX
painterly touch and confident draftsmanship, while the backdrop of grazing cattle, leafy trees, and an
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
$2,700
H 26.75 in W 31 in D 2 in
French Tapestry Monogrammed by Aubusson Manufactury with two waders - N 1563
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
-century verdant tapestries, where idealized nature becomes a backdrop. The weaving highlights the refined
Category
19th Century French Aubusson Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Silk
$14,345
H 80.71 in W 60.24 in D 0.08 in
Pair Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Chairs C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
chairs feature intricate needlepoint upholstery with floral motifs, set against a rich green backdrop
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Walnut
$440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Saint Anthony the Abbot in a Natural Landscape - Flemish School
Located in Firenze, IT
.
In Flemish painting of this period, nature is not merely a backdrop but a space charged with
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
$1,793 Sale Price
40% Off
H 13.23 in Dm 13.23 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Backdrop
Materials
Clay
Antique Early 20th-Century Japanese Two-Panel Gold-Leaf Byōbu Screen
Located in Yonkers, NY
fittings, the screen can be displayed fully extended as a radiant room backdrop or partially folded to
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Gold Leaf
Van Bloemen Landscape Rome Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
backdrop of ancient houses and ruins, where a view of Rome with the Palatine from via dei Cerchi is
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
$8,578 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.86 in W 44.1 in
Antique French Serpentine Vernis Martin Display Cabinet
Located in Worcester, GB
good condition, showing natural wear due to age, providing a luxurious backdrop for display.
The
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Rosewood
Octagonal Porcelain Tray from China for Export
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
hills and a serene river and mountain backdrop. The delicacy of the lines allows us to observe minute
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Rococo Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
$263
H 11.93 in W 8.78 in D 0.01 in
Chinese Export Reverse Glass Portrait Painting of an Opium Maiden, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
size of a lady in traditional robes holding a closed fan shown sat in front of black backdrop in a
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Backdrop
Materials
Iron
$5,500
H 30.13 in W 22 in D 1.82 in
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Persian Tabriz Botanic Handwoven Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
borders. The rust tinged, red-orange Chroma scheme backdrop of the field is covered in minute detail by
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
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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.