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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
$339
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
$2,923
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
$257
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
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
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
$3,236 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
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
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 Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Depicting A Rider Cherry Blossom
Located in New York, 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
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
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
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
$5,613
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 2.76 in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$14,034
H 80.71 in W 60.24 in D 0.08 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
$2,160 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.75 in W 31 in D 2 in
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
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
$1,754 Sale Price
40% Off
H 13.23 in Dm 13.23 in
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
$8,392 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.86 in W 44.1 in
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 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
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
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
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
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 18ct Gold Edwardian Five Stone Amethyst Peridot & Pearl Suffragette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
era.
The ring is mounted in buttery 18ct yellow gold, providing a warm and inviting backdrop to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
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
19th century English fox hunt in landscape with huntsman and women with hounds
By Samuel Henry Alken
Located in Woodbury, CT
reflective pond, provides a pastoral backdrop to the organized chaos of the hunt. The scene is not only a
Category
1850s Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
K & K Hof Atelier Pietzner, Family Portrait In A Garden Setting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
simply a grandiose backdrop for their diverse range of stances. The overall effect is rather splendid
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Photographic Paper
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
19th century English landscape with Horse Racing, Possibly the Epsom Derby
By Samuel Henry Alken
Located in Woodbury, CT
, the palette lively but grounded, and the setting—with its wooded backdrop, animated crowd, and distant
Category
1840s Victorian Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil, Board
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
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
Antique Belgian Oil Painting of a Peasant Girl in a Storm by Robert
By Alexandre Nestor Nicolas Robert
Located in London, GB
dynamism to the scene.
The backdrop reveals a sweeping landscape of hills, distant peaks, and a turbulent
Category
19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,299
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in
Rare French Art Nouveau Brass and Opalescent Glass Cachepot, Late 19th Century
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
opalescent glass backdrop.
This piece is a rare collectible, likely produced by an exclusive French atelier
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Backdrop
Materials
Brass
$3,426
H 6.3 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Antique Onyx Insect Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A unique 10k gold ring featuring a gold quartz insect with diamond eyes set atop an onyx backdrop
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Taxidermy Fish In Bow Fronted Case, Roach
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
and writing. The case contains a cleverly modelled roach set against a painted backdrop with realistic
Category
Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Antique Backdrop
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Antique Peking Chinese Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Circa 1870, Ivory and Blue
Located in Port Washington, NY
backdrop for an elegant array of traditional Chinese motifs, such as stylized florals, cloudbands, and
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Backdrop
Materials
Wool
$3,999
W 26 in L 114 in
Vintage Three-Stone Marquise Cut Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
filled backdrop. A frame of round faceted old mine cut diamonds pervades the outer edge of the face
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Backdrop
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Seated Nude in the Studio – A Modernist Study from the 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
backdrop—likely a curtain in a classic studio setting. The pose is calm and natural, rendered with visible
Category
1920s Modern Antique Backdrop
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,748
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in
English Cow Portrait in Half-Moon Form, Wooden Frame - circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
rendered in a naturalistic style, positioned against a backdrop of verdant pasture and dense woodland. The
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Backdrop
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Large Pair of Antique Bohemian Engraved Amber-Stained Glass Bowls, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
backdrop, complementing the set’s design. Further engraving hand-work of a continuous border of vines all
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Backdrop
Materials
Crystal
$6,140 / set
H 10.24 in Dm 9.06 in
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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.