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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
$344
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
$2,971
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
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...
Category
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
Category
1850s Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper
$261
H 8.15 in W 11.15 in D 0.01 in
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
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
$850
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in
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
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor
$495
H 21.66 in W 17.52 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Watercolor
$650
H 23.43 in W 20.48 in
Antique Nippon Moriage Persian Themed Porcelain Tall Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
, set against a warm sunset backdrop. The vase is adorned with Moriage decoration, characterized by
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
$950
H 12.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
$650
H 20.08 in W 14.57 in
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Porcelain
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
H 14 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 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
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 72 in W 96 in D 0.5 in
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
Category
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
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
$534
H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Category
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Backdrop
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1820s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
$237
H 7.88 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in
Lovely 1920s Antique Blue Chinese Peking Rug w Floral Pattern 11' x 13'6" Carpet
Located in New York, NY
field, a hallmark of high-quality wool dyes from the period. This rich hue provides a dramatic backdrop
Category
1920s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$6,000
W 132 in L 162 in
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
Category
19th Century Barbizon School Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,450
H 21.75 in W 17.25 in D 2.25 in
Un Marché Italien - Etching - 1865 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
through the crowd, while the backdrop of ancient architecture anchors the scene in a warm Mediterranean
Category
1860s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Etching
Pair of Louis XV Period Doors with Boiserie Panels
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
room, installed as a decorative backdrop, or repurposed as statement wall panelling.
The scale
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Backdrop
Materials
Pine
1920s Antique Chinese Peking Carpet Tan w Flowering Tree Design 9' x 11'9" Rug
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated backdrop for the delicate motifs. This neutral ground allows the rich navy border to frame the
Category
1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$4,100
W 108 in L 141 in
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
Category
1720s Italian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas
$11,887
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 2.76 in
Kerman Oversized Carpet with Teal Field, Floral Garden Design and Animal Motifs
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
ground creates a dramatic backdrop for the floral and fauna motifs, allowing the rose, ivory, gold, and
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$28,500 Sale Price
25% Off
W 127.56 in L 211.42 in
Antique Diamond Bow Earrings
Located in London, GB
provides a lustrous backdrop, accentuating the brilliance of the stones and the refinement of the design
Category
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
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
$261
H 11.03 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
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
Category
19th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
Fox trying to hunt a goldfinch
Located in GB
pastoral backdrops enhanced the storytelling quality of animal subjects. The artist employs the
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
$475
H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
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
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Category
1910s Persian Tabriz Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Art Nouveau postcard, created around 1900 by Alphonse Mucha - January
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in PARIS, FR
gazes into the wintery landscape, her garments blending seamlessly into the backdrop of bare, curving
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
$1,010
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in
Italian Carved and Painted Wood Balustrade
Located in Bradenton, FL
beautifully as a backdrop for art or sculpture displays.
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Backdrop
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Japanese Screen: Spring Offering
Located in Fukuoka, JP
backdrop for a Girls’ Day altar. Against a softly shimmering gold-leaf background, delicate blossoms
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paper
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
Category
1840s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
$546
H 15.75 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Antique 1900s Navy Chinese Peking Carpet 8'4" x 9'10" Floral Design Handmade Rug
Located in New York, NY
, providing a dramatic backdrop for the delicate motifs. This striking use of a deep indigo places it among
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Other Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$16,500
W 100 in L 118 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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood
$3,031 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
Category
Late 19th Century English Country Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paint
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
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wood, Paper, Crayon
Framed 19th Century Oil - Dead Snipe
Located in Corsham, GB
backdrop. Well presented in a vintage gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On board.
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil
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
Category
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
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
$285
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 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
Category
1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$8,000
W 30 in L 114 in
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
Category
16th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
Category
1830s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Lithograph
$689
H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool, Silk
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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.
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