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12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma
12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

12th century Pagan Votive Tablet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

It showcases a seated figure of the Buddha, elegantly depicted amidst ornate backdrops of stupas and natural elements, symbolizing enlightenment and serenity.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Joshegan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Allover Weeping Willow Design, 8' x 11'
Vintage Joshegan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Allover Weeping Willow Design, 8' x 11'

Vintage Joshegan Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Allover Weeping Willow Design, 8' x 11'

Located in Barrington, IL

What makes this rug exceptionally rare and desirable is its luminous ivory color background, a backdrop not commonly found in Joshegan weavings. This unique field color beautifully h...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Cream Rug - c. 1910
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Cream Rug - c. 1910

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Floral Allover Cream Rug - c. 1910

Located in New York, NY

The palette-mellowed by more than a century of graceful aging-radiates warmth, with the red ground providing a rich backdrop for the cool blues and sandy neutrals, resulting in an ef...

Category

1910s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Tall Japanese 6-panel folding screen with Tosa School genre painting
Tall Japanese 6-panel folding screen with Tosa School genre painting

Tall Japanese 6-panel folding screen with Tosa School genre painting

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A captivating, tall six-panel byôbu (folding screen) presents an elaborate Tosa School genre painting set against a backdrop of gold leaf, vividly depicting the bustling festivities ...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Gold Leaf

Doris Leslie Blau Spanish Vintage Floral Brown Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Spanish Vintage Floral Brown Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Spanish Vintage Floral Brown Carpet by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The rug showcases a deep, warm terracotta ground that provides a rich backdrop for an elaborate display of floral and foliate motifs in a palette of rose, blush, lavender, cornflower...

Category

1920s Spanish Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Chinese Kangxi 12-Panel Coromandel Screen
Chinese Kangxi 12-Panel Coromandel Screen

Chinese Kangxi 12-Panel Coromandel Screen

Located in New York, NY

In elite domestic or ceremonial interiors, a twelve-panel screen could divide spaces, provide privacy, direct movement and form an imposing backdrop for formal gatherings. Its imager...

Category

1690s Chinese Qing Antique Backdrop

Materials

Enamel

Antique Agra Rug - Agra Floral Allover Ivory - c. 1880 by Doris Leslie Blau
Antique Agra Rug - Agra Floral Allover Ivory - c. 1880 by Doris Leslie Blau

Antique Agra Rug - Agra Floral Allover Ivory - c. 1880 by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The richly saturated red ground provides a striking backdrop for an intricate palette of ivory, soft gold, sky blue, and midnight indigo, creating a dynamic interplay of light and de...

Category

1880s Indian Agra Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

A 19th-Century Italian Micro Mosaic and Goldstone Guéridon/Cocktail Table
A 19th-Century Italian Micro Mosaic and Goldstone Guéridon/Cocktail Table

A 19th-Century Italian Micro Mosaic and Goldstone Guéridon/Cocktail Table

Located in New York, NY

Each scene is rendered with remarkable precision, capturing intricate architectural details and framed within harmonious round or oval borders that shimmer with golden warmth against...

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Backdrop

Materials

Marble, Sandstone, Iron

Antique William IV Style Walnut Display Cabinet, UK, 18th Century
Antique William IV Style Walnut Display Cabinet, UK, 18th Century

Antique William IV Style Walnut Display Cabinet, UK, 18th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The interior has been tastefully adapted and lined with velour, providing a soft, luxurious backdrop for books, porcelain, or collectibles. It shows minor traces of use, consistent w...

Category

18th Century British William IV Antique Backdrop

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Walnut

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Soft Beige Rug - c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

The creamy ivory field provides an elegant backdrop for the intricate floral and botanical motifs, woven in shades of burnt terracotta, deep indigo, muted ochre, and soft beige.

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Floral Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Floral Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Floral Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The radiant raspberry red field acts as a striking backdrop for a central medallion inspired by ancient Chinese motifs, flanked by mirrored star-shaped mandalas and mythical animal f...

Category

1920s East Turkestani Khotan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Silk

Opal Black Onyx Sterling Silver Inlay Pendant Necklace, 1990s
Opal Black Onyx Sterling Silver Inlay Pendant Necklace, 1990s

Opal Black Onyx Sterling Silver Inlay Pendant Necklace, 1990s

Located in Milford, DE

The vibrant, electric blue-green laboratory opal stone creates a striking contrast against a deep black onyx backdrop, all meticulously set within fine sterling silver channels.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Onyx, Opal, Sterling Silver

Vintage Old Mine & Old European Diamond and Ruby Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold
Vintage Old Mine & Old European Diamond and Ruby Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Vintage Old Mine & Old European Diamond and Ruby Band Ring 18 Karat White Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Set in cool, polished 18 Karat white gold, the setting provides a bright, neutral backdrop that allows both the vivid red of the natural rubies and the warm glow of the antique diamo...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Geometric Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Geometric Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Samarkand Vintage Geometric Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The remainder of the carpet is decorated with an all-over lattice of softly patinated rosettes nestled within a maze-like fretwork, reminiscent of Chinese meander patterns (leiwen), ...

Category

1920s East Turkestani Khotan Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Blue & Ivory Florals - Rug & Kilim
Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Blue & Ivory Florals - Rug & Kilim

Oversized Vintage Persian Tabriz Rug with Blue & Ivory Florals - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

The expansive field is rendered in softened celadon blue, serving as a luminous backdrop for an intricate arrangement of scrolling vines, flowering palmettes, and delicately articula...

Category

1920s Turkish Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Vintage Cartier Stainless Steel Reverso Watch, 40 x 24mm, Circa 1930
Vintage Cartier Stainless Steel Reverso Watch, 40 x 24mm, Circa 1930

Vintage Cartier Stainless Steel Reverso Watch, 40 x 24mm, Circa 1930

By Cartier

Located in Wailea, HI

The crisp white dial provides a pristine backdrop for timekeeping, capturing a classic mid-century aesthetic.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Baluster Vases with Gilt Bronze, c. 1900
Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Baluster Vases with Gilt Bronze, c. 1900

Pair of Antique Chinese Cloisonné Baluster Vases with Gilt Bronze, c. 1900

Located in Nottingham, GB

The vivid enamel decoration is set against a sophisticated black ground, creating a dramatic backdrop for the multicoloured flowers and foliage.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Oushak Turkish Geometric Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The rug's deep indigo-blue field serves as a dramatic backdrop for a scattered allover design of abstracted botanical motifs and stylized medallions, rendered in soft ochre and muted...

Category

1920s Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Floral Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Floral Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Floral Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The flowers resemble exotic lotus blooms or stylized peonies, suspended across an open, uncluttered backdrop. This generous use of negative space-a hallmark of Chinese design-allows ...

Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Hooked Rug with Floral Bouquet & Botanical Leaf Border - Rug & Kilim
Antique Hooked Rug with Floral Bouquet & Botanical Leaf Border - Rug & Kilim

Antique Hooked Rug with Floral Bouquet & Botanical Leaf Border - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Against this animated backdrop, the bouquet emerges with exceptional clarity, displaying an abundance of blossoms and foliage rendered in vibrant shades of coral, rose, lavender, blu...

Category

1920s American Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Vintage Carved Wood Architectural Niche
Vintage Carved Wood Architectural Niche

Vintage Carved Wood Architectural Niche

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ideal for displaying small statuary, devotional objects, or curated decorative accents, the smoothly finished interior provides a beautiful backdrop for treasured items. Measuring 13...

Category

Early 20th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Paint, Mahogany

19th Century Handcrafted Limed Beech Prep Table, Rustic Style, England
19th Century Handcrafted Limed Beech Prep Table, Rustic Style, England

19th Century Handcrafted Limed Beech Prep Table, Rustic Style, England

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A unique handcrafted beech work table from England, 19th century, its tactile patina would be an inspiring backdrop for any creative pursuit from artistic to culinary–perfect as an u...

Category

19th Century English Rustic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Beech

"darius' Tent" Tapestry From Royal Manufactory Of Aubusson 18th - No. 1694
"darius' Tent" Tapestry From Royal Manufactory Of Aubusson 18th - No. 1694

"darius' Tent" Tapestry From Royal Manufactory Of Aubusson 18th - No. 1694

Located in Paris, FR

The figures stand out against the backdrop of the lavish royal tent, whose precious fabrics and ornaments evoke the splendor of the Achaemenid court.

Category

1740s French Aubusson Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Silk

Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor statue from Nepal
Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor statue from Nepal

Early 20th century Old bronze Nepali Lokeshwor statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

The statue's elaborate backdrop and base, featuring lush foliage motifs, signify a connection to nature and the divine, a common theme in Buddhist iconography.

Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Samarkand Khotan Rug with Lattice by Rug & Kilim, 1870-1879
Antique 19th Century Samarkand Khotan Rug with Lattice by Rug & Kilim, 1870-1879

Antique 19th Century Samarkand Khotan Rug with Lattice by Rug & Kilim, 1870-1879

Located in Long Island City, NY

The field operates like an intricate ironwork screen or woven architectural lattice, where a deep, abrash-rich indigo ground serves as a silent, atmospheric backdrop. Across this dar...

Category

1870s Turkish Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Abstract Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Abstract Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Spanish Abstract Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

A pale ivory field provides an airy backdrop, dramatically punctuated by deep burgundy, golden saffron, dusty rose, and ebony black-a palette that evokes both warmth and authority.

Category

1890s Spanish Other Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Geometric Slate Gray Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Geometric Slate Gray Rug - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Geometric Slate Gray Rug - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The field is rendered in a soft, time-mellowed slate blue, setting a serene backdrop for a network of grand-scale palmettes, floral sprays, and scrolling vinery executed in warm rust...

Category

1920s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Tabriz Antique Floral Allover Soft Beige Rug - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The field rests on a warm, softly striated beige ground that provides an understated yet luminous backdrop. Across it, a graceful network of floral vines, palmettes, and stylized blo...

Category

1920s Unknown Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique East Turkestan Khotan Wool Rug, by Rug & Kilim, 1870-1879
Antique East Turkestan Khotan Wool Rug, by Rug & Kilim, 1870-1879

Antique East Turkestan Khotan Wool Rug, by Rug & Kilim, 1870-1879

Located in Long Island City, NY

Woven from hand-spun local wool saturated with unadulterated natural dyes, the rug utilizes a rich, deep indigo field that evokes the infinite night sky, offering a majestic backdrop...

Category

1870s East Turkestani Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Landscape Garden Knight De Moucheron Paint 17/18yh Century Oil on canvas
Landscape Garden Knight De Moucheron Paint 17/18yh Century Oil on canvas

Landscape Garden Knight De Moucheron Paint 17/18yh Century Oil on canvas

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

We present this delightful composition, in which a sumptuous Italian garden provides the backdrop for a spectacle involving knights, specifically a carousel, a type of equestrian and...

Category

17th Century Old Masters Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Chinese Geometric Hand-Knotted Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The field of the rug is rendered in a deep, chocolate brown-rich and warm, acting as a dramatic backdrop for the lighter beige and taupe motifs that subtly animate the surface.

Category

Early 1900s Mongolian Chinese Export Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Emerald Carpet By C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment)
Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Emerald Carpet By C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment)

Vintage Irish Arts & Crafts Emerald Carpet By C.F.A. Voysey (Fragment)

Located in New York, NY

Subtle accents of coral red blossoms or seed pods emerge from the cool green and blue-turquoise backdrop, lending visual warmth and rhythmic punctuation to the otherwise harmonious p...

Category

1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

English Arts & Crafts Style Side Gate
English Arts & Crafts Style Side Gate

English Arts & Crafts Style Side Gate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

With creative historic repairs and restorations, this gate would work just as well as a decorative panel or backdrop to a water feature. Additional Dimensions For an opening of app...

Category

Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Antique Floral Medallion Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Antique Floral Medallion Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Oushak Antique Floral Medallion Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The rug's field is a deep and vibrant indigo blue, serving as a dramatic backdrop for a composition of traditional Oushak motifs.

Category

Early 1900s Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

19th-Century Inlaid Walnut Folding Table with Double Star Marquetry
19th-Century Inlaid Walnut Folding Table with Double Star Marquetry

19th-Century Inlaid Walnut Folding Table with Double Star Marquetry

Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT

The rich tones and expressive grain of the walnut provide the perfect backdrop for the intricate inlay, creating a refined visual contrast that enhances the table's timeless elegance.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Backdrop

Materials

Walnut

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Cream Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Each blossom bursts with life, showcasing a dynamic range of sage greens, soft blues, pale golds, and navy accents, which provide stunning contrast against the dominant crimson backd...

Category

1880s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Ivory Carpet - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Ivory Carpet - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Ivory Carpet - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The field is a vibrant brick red, serving as a rich backdrop for the allover latticework of stylized blossoms, palmettes, and angular vinery rendered in shades of ivory, indigo, cela...

Category

1920s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Light Beige Rug - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

Woven circa 1880, the piece features a soft, time-mellowed beige field, providing a refined backdrop for its lavish botanical medallion-and-palmette pattern.

Category

1880s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1890
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1890

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Sultanabad Allover Floral Warm Tan Rug - c. 1890

Located in New York, NY

The sapphire-blue field provides a rich backdrop, allowing the motifs to stand out with depth and clarity, while the earthy terracotta tones add vibrancy and grounding contrast.

Category

1890s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Bombay Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907
Berliet Advertising Illustration – Bombay Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Bombay Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907

Located in LEGNY, FR

This illustration depicts an elegant Berliet automobile set against a backdrop inspired by Bombay, as indicated by the inscription on the artwork.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Seville Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s
Berliet Advertising Illustration – Seville Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Seville Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Located in LEGNY, FR

This illustration depicts an elegant Berliet automobile set against a backdrop inspired by Seville, as indicated by the inscription on the artwork.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s
Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Located in LEGNY, FR

This illustration depicts an elegant Berliet automobile set against a backdrop inspired by Nuremberg, as indicated by the inscription on the artwork.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s
Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Located in LEGNY, FR

This illustration depicts an elegant Berliet automobile set against a backdrop inspired by London, as indicated by the inscription on the artwork.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s
Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Berliet Advertising Illustration – Original Draeger Catalogue, 1907s

Located in LEGNY, FR

This illustration depicts an elegant Berliet automobile set against a backdrop inspired by Chicago, as indicated by the inscription on the artwork.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Beige With Blue Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Beige With Blue Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Geometric Beige With Blue Rug

Located in New York, NY

Handwoven in the 1930s, the rug showcases a refined lattice design of interconnected ivory diamonds set against a celadon green backdrop. Each intersection is adorned with soft flora...

Category

1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Roman Bamboccianti painter - 17th century Baroque landscape with shepherd
Roman Bamboccianti painter - 17th century Baroque landscape with shepherd

Roman Bamboccianti painter - 17th century Baroque landscape with shepherd

Located in Varmo, IT

The composition shows a seated shepherd at rest, staff and dog at his side, against a backdrop of twisted trees and ruined architecture, with a second figure loosely sketched in the ...

Category

Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Agra Indian Floral Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Agra Indian Floral Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Oversized Antique Agra Indian Floral Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The repetition of crimson and coral-hued rosettes throughout the cream backdrop evokes a blooming garden in full flourish, lending a sense of movement and natural rhythm to the expan...

Category

1920s Indian Agra Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Rug 4'4" x 6'11" Circa 1880
Antique Rug 4'4" x 6'11" Circa 1880

Antique Rug 4'4" x 6'11" Circa 1880

Located in Evanston, IL

The luminous pistachio-green field provides a striking backdrop for the rich palette of ivory, burgundy, sapphire blue, rose, soft gold, and muted earth tones.

Category

Late 19th Century Central Asian Tribal Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Platinum and Gold 0.59ct Diamond 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ring
Antique Platinum and Gold 0.59ct Diamond 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ring

Antique Platinum and Gold 0.59ct Diamond 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ring

Located in New York, NY

The shoulders are adorned with finely detailed double-headed eagles—the emblem of the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite—executed in platinum against a warm gold backdrop. Black enamel...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Rug In Warm Tan, - c. 1880

Located in New York, NY

The central field is framed by a striking wide border, where alternating cartouches and bold floral medallions rest within a soft robin's egg blue backdrop, giving the composition a ...

Category

1880s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Allover Floral Warm Tan Carpet - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The field is rendered in a deep midnight blue, providing a striking backdrop for an allover botanical design. Stylized palmettes, rosettes, and leafy vinery unfurl across the surface...

Category

1920s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Warm Tan Rug - c. 1920

Located in New York, NY

The rug's warm terracotta ground serves as the perfect backdrop for an array of soft, harmonious tones: powdery sky blue, golden honey, earthy taupe, and subtle pistachio greens.

Category

1920s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique 17th Century European Flemish Tapestry Narrative Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Antique 17th Century European Flemish Tapestry Narrative Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Antique 17th Century European Flemish Tapestry Narrative Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Classical architecture, flourishing gardens, and an expansive landscape create a theatrical backdrop that reflects the humanist ideals and monumental storytelling characteristic of t...

Category

1620s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Doris Leslie Blau Sultanabad Antique Floral Allover Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The deep indigo blue field forms a rich backdrop for an elegant all-over design of palmettes, stylized blossoms, and angular vine scrolls rendered in a harmonious palette of soft ivo...

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Sultanabad Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Swedish Baroque Bureau Bookcase in Black Paint, Circa 1730–1750
Swedish Baroque Bureau Bookcase in Black Paint, Circa 1730–1750

Swedish Baroque Bureau Bookcase in Black Paint, Circa 1730–1750

Located in Kastrup, DK

The interior is finished in a beautiful dusty grey-blue tone, creating a refined contrast to the dark exterior and providing an elegant backdrop for displayed objects. The boldly pr...

Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Backdrop

Materials

Brass

Oil on canvas “the Month Of November”, After Joachim Von Sandrart I
Oil on canvas “the Month Of November”, After Joachim Von Sandrart I

Oil on canvas “the Month Of November”, After Joachim Von Sandrart I

Located in PARIS, FR

Rendered in a rich palette of deep greens, warm browns, and golden highlights, the painting captures the quiet dignity of the hunter against a picturesque landscape backdrop. The sub...

Category

17th Century German Baroque Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paint

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Antique Backdrop For Sale on 1stDibs

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