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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.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paint

Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
Antique Painted Theater Backdrop Panel
$2,850
H 52 in W 75 in D 1 in
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
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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
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1880s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

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
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Early 1900s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

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
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1920s French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Art Deco Vase With Three Brown Birds and Blue Branches on White Backdrop
By Charles Catteau
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Art for All." - Charles Catteau (France, 1880-1966) See something revolutionary in your future by the French born artist, Charles Catteau. The artist moved to La Louvière, Belgium...
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1920s Belgian Art Deco Antique Backdrop

Materials

Ceramic

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
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1850s Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paper

Continental School 19th Century Oil - The More the Merrier
Located in Corsham, GB
numerous passengers, set against a backdrop of rustic buildings and lush green trees. Unsigned. On canvas
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Framed Late 19th Century Oil - Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a young woman set against a landscape backdrop. She wears a green headscarf
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil - Chillon Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
figure in a rowing boat to the foreground, taking in the sight of the castle and picturesque backdrop
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

English School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Still Life of Fruit & Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
fruits in the foreground, set against a scenic mountain backdrop. Well presented in an ornate gilt frame
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1903) - 1873 Watercolour, Lost in Thought
Located in Corsham, GB
) depicts a contemplative woman holding a rose. She sits against a backdrop of a serene lake surrounded by
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Watercolor

line Jules Bertrand Gélibert (1834-1916) - 1887 Oil, The Gamekeeper
Located in Corsham, GB
expressive brushwork, creating an atmospheric backdrop to the scene. The painting is well presented in a fine
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Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil On Board Landscape Painting of a Vermont Farm C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
with a white house and red barn set against a backdrop of lush trees. The artwork is set in a simple
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Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase with Genre Scene & Garden Flowers, Stamped, C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
handles and showcases a detailed depiction of figures in traditional attire, set against a backdrop of
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique European Verdure Tapestry Runner with Birds and Floral Motifs
Located in New York, NY
lush, scrolling foliage and blooming flowers. The deep navy background provides a dramatic backdrop for
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Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Ebonized & Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Six-Panel Screen c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
backdrop of lush landscapes and architectural elements. The use of gold leaf enhances the visual impact
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

Antique Continental School Oil on Canvas Scenic Painting of Riverside C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
features a picturesque landscape with a bridge, rustic buildings, and lush greenery, set against a backdrop
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Lattice and Rosette Motifs
Located in New York, NY
ground provides a rich backdrop for the repeating geometric blossoms, which are rendered in soft ivory
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Early 20th Century Caucasian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Famille Tatar en Crimée - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1839
Located in Roma, IT
a backdrop of dense foliage and a rocky path. Raffet was renowned for his masterful draughtsmanship
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1830s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

19th Century French Walnut Hunt Buffet ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
backdrops, which in turn appear over herons in the field. The center door steals the show, however, with a
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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Backdrop

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wood Patinated Door With Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
architectural element, or a dramatic backdrop in both traditional and eclectic interiors.
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19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Wood Patinated Door With Mirror
19th Century French Wood Patinated Door With Mirror
$2,995
H 85.8 in W 38.2 in D 1.6 in
D'Après Raphael - Lithograph by Zéphirin Belliard - 1821
Located in Roma, IT
figures seated against an architectural backdrop, evoking Raphael’s serene harmony and balance. The scene
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1820s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

French Winter Landscape by a Pond
Located in San Francisco, CA
backdrop of a wintery pale golden sky, two men are fishing from the rocks above a reflective pond. The top
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19th Century Barbizon School Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Landscape with Knights, 1720
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
with an imposing backdrop of coastal ruins, where towers and boats emerge from the warm, dramatic light
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1720s Italian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

Antique Diamond Bow Earrings
Located in London, GB
provides a lustrous backdrop, accentuating the brilliance of the stones and the refinement of the design
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Platinum

1889 Belgian Eurasian Curlew Painting with Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
subtle tonal variations demonstrating the artist’s observational skill. The moody, atmospheric backdrop
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Painting
Located in High Point, NC
sitter is posed against a deep, moody backdrop with a draped curtain and a warm-toned chair, elements
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19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paint

19th Century French Painting
19th Century French Painting
$1,595
H 39.6 in W 32 in D 0.8 in
Cosaques en Service Militaire - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1838
Located in Roma, IT
, depicted in motion with lances held upright, set against a hazy battlefield-like backdrop. The artist
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1830s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

Tabriz Runner Rug 3 ft x 15 ft - Black Ivory Red
Located in Dallas, TX
Sapphire navy field provides a dramatic backdrop for a series of stacked medallions — each uniquely styled
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1910s Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Le Représentant a dit - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Located in Roma, IT
against a backdrop of camp and distant cavalry. Printed by Tihaut Frères, Paris. Sheet with light foxing
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1830s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

1928 French Gothic Revival Painting with Architectural Frame
Located in High Point, NC
softly weathered surface, depicts castle towers set against a mountainous backdrop, with a winding path
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Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 25 Antique Green & Yellow Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
coordinating tones across a green glazed backdrop. We also have a further 25 of these tiles available, sold
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Italian Carved and Painted Wood Balustrade
Located in Bradenton, FL
beautifully as a backdrop for art or sculpture displays.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved and Painted Wood Balustrade
Italian Carved and Painted Wood Balustrade
$1,850
H 34.25 in W 63.75 in D 7 in
Une Corvée sur la Plage de Yalta - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1840
Located in Roma, IT
, anchors the dynamic rhythm of human activity against the backdrop of calm sea and mountainous landscape
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1840s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

Set of 25 Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
a green glazed backdrop. We also have a further 25 of these tiles available, sold separately
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 25 Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
Set of 25 Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic 6-inch Tiles
$2,259
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 0.6 in
Japanese Screen: Spring Offering
Located in Fukuoka, JP
backdrop for a Girls’ Day altar. Against a softly shimmering gold-leaf background, delicate blossoms
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Screen: Spring Offering
Japanese Screen: Spring Offering
$2,880
H 16.74 in W 67.72 in D 1.19 in
Pair of 19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Plates Signed Francis
Located in Dallas, TX
tranquil maritime backdrop. The scalloped rims are delicately outlined with gold gilt, and each plate is
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Late 19th Century French Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

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
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Sunflower Tray by Gallé, 20th Century
Art Nouveau Sunflower Tray by Gallé, 20th Century
$3,017 Sale Price
26% Off
H 1.58 in W 6.97 in D 4.22 in
Late 19th Century English Thoroughbred Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
, almost atmospheric ground that feels more like morning mist than backdrop. Nothing competes with the
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Late 19th Century English Country Antique Backdrop

Materials

Paint

Late 19th Century English Thoroughbred Painting
Late 19th Century English Thoroughbred Painting
$5,800
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS
Located in Firenze, FI
backdrop. Both women are depicted in profile, with their faces turned three-quarters; one is older, wearing
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wood, Paper, Crayon

LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS
LATE 19th CENTURY PAIR OF OVAL PASTEL PAINTINGS
$2,839 / set
H 20.08 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Swedish Rya Runner, Ochre Field Scandinavian Folk Florals - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
yellow/ochre field, providing a magnificent backdrop for the vertical procession of stylized flowers
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1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

19th Century Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by R. Waldau
Located in Dallas, TX
sound of the flowing water every day! An Alpine backdrop of icy crags provides a transition to the
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Late 19th Century German Country Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Tambour du 1er Régiment de la Légion... - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Located in Roma, IT
martial backdrop, while his resolute stance embodies the esprit de corps that Raffet often sought to
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1830s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

Game Park Tapestry Flemish 16th. Century
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
elaborate hunting scene set against a lush forest backdrop. Hand-loomed in wool and silk, it captures the
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16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Silk

Game Park Tapestry Flemish 16th. Century
Game Park Tapestry Flemish 16th. Century
$79,000
H 94 in W 82 in D 0.25 in
Karaïmes (Tchérsonèse, Crimée) - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1830s
Located in Roma, IT
Jews (Karaïmes) in traditional attire, standing in a relaxed cluster against a backdrop of the Crimean
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1830s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug In Silk With Silver and Beige Tones 6'5 x 9'8
Located in Atlanta, GA
elegance. The color palette of silver and beige provides a versatile backdrop, making this rug an ideal
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool, Silk

Framed 19th Century Oil - Dead Snipe
Located in Corsham, GB
backdrop. Well presented in a vintage gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On board.
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19th Century Antique Backdrop

Materials

Oil

Camp et Fête en Roumanie - Lithograph by Auguste Raffet - 1840s
Located in Roma, IT
ordered backdrop of tents and banners. Raffet’s meticulous linework captures both the spirited atmosphere
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1840s Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Earth Tones Scandinavian Diamond Geometry - Rug & kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
shag. The color palette is brilliantly curated: the neutral, earthy backdrop allows the diamonds to
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1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

Victorian Pearl and Enamel Foliated Bangle
Located in London, GB
with natural lustrous white pearls; all of which sit atop a black enamel filled backdrop. Expert
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1870s Victorian Antique Backdrop

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Pendant Cross Rose Cut Diamond Black Lacquer Yellow Gold Earring
Located in Geneva, CH
against the stunning black lacquer backdrop. The combination of the lustrous yellow gold and the sleek
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Backdrop

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Attr. Minton Cobalt Urns with Osborne House and Mediterranean Port Views, "Ward"
By Minton
Located in Atlanta, GA
mountainous backdrop and shore-side activity. These scenes are set within ornate gilt cartouches, flanked by
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Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Backdrop

Materials

Porcelain

Doris Leslie Blau Vibrant Vintage Moroccan Rug
Located in New York, NY
saturated raspberry-red field—an unconventional yet magnetic backdrop that immediately draws the eye. The
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Backdrop

Materials

Wool

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
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas

French Romantic Marine Painting, Shipwreck Scene, 19th Century
French Romantic Marine Painting, Shipwreck Scene, 19th Century
$2,956 Sale Price
35% Off
H 24.41 in W 30.91 in D 2.37 in
Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Colin Graeme (1858-1910) dated 1902
By Colin Graeme 1
Located in Dallas, TX
mesmerizing backdrop. The innocence of the animals is immediately obvious, with the dogs appearing to be
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Early 1900s British Belle Époque Antique Backdrop

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

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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.