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Opera Backdrop

"Bucolic Lakeside with Swans, " Metropolitan Opera Backdrop Design, 1930
"Bucolic Lakeside with Swans, " Metropolitan Opera Backdrop Design, 1930

"Bucolic Lakeside with Swans, " Metropolitan Opera Backdrop Design, 1930

By George Stimmel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Lovely and bucolic, this view of an idyllic lakeside landscape, complete with classical sculpture, a pair of swans, and brilliantly-colored flowering trees, was painted by George Sti...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

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Antique Sicilian Italian Marionette Puppet Show Opera Stage Backdrop Painting
Antique Sicilian Italian Marionette Puppet Show Opera Stage Backdrop Painting

Antique Sicilian Italian Marionette Puppet Show Opera Stage Backdrop Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A national treasure in the eyes of Sicily and parts of Italy. A larger than life opera backdrop for puppet shows in the early 1920s.

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Vintage 1920s Sicilian Paintings

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Paint

"Beau" Mixed Media Art Wall Piece by V. L. Cox
"Beau" Mixed Media Art Wall Piece by V. L. Cox

"Beau" Mixed Media Art Wall Piece by V. L. Cox

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H 77.5 in W 27.75 in D 2.5 in

"Beau" Mixed Media Art Wall Piece by V. L. Cox

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Some of the productions include: The Nutcracker and Phantom of the Opera. The backdrops she created measured 40 feet by 60 feet long.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Paintings

Paris Opera Backdrop
Paris Opera Backdrop

Paris Opera Backdrop

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H 135.5 in W 78.25 in

Paris Opera Backdrop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Backdrop of the Paris operahouse. This is a GIANT, hand-painted backdrop for the stage of the Paris Opera House.

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Antique 19th Century French Tapestries

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Canvas

Paris Opera House Backdrop
Paris Opera House Backdrop

Paris Opera House Backdrop

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H 57 in W 81 in D 2 in

Paris Opera House Backdrop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique backdrop of the Paris Opera House. Beautiful handpainted Tompe-l`oeil.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

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Canvas

Paris Opera House Backdrop
Paris Opera House Backdrop

Paris Opera House Backdrop

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H 36 in W 74.5 in

Paris Opera House Backdrop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This was designed to be hung as a stage backdrop in the Paris Opera House.

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Paris Opera House Backdrop
Paris Opera House Backdrop

Paris Opera House Backdrop

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H 31.5 in W 75.5 in

Paris Opera House Backdrop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This was designed to be hung as a stage backdrop in the Paris Opera House. We sell the set for $9800.00

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

One of a kind backdrop for Paris Opera House
One of a kind backdrop for Paris Opera House

One of a kind backdrop for Paris Opera House

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique backdrop for Paris Opera House. Beautiful handpainted trompe l`oeil, made for a decor of an opera scene.

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Antique 19th Century French Paintings

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Canvas

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Opera Backdrop For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the opera backdrop you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and canvas, every opera backdrop was constructed with great care. Find 2 options for an antique or vintage opera backdrop now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an opera backdrop — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each opera backdrop bearing modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one opera backdrop that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Stimmel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Opera Backdrop?

The average selling price for an opera backdrop at 1stDibs is $3,814, while they’re typically $3,814 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.

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