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1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

1920's Backdrop Close Up Girl in Black Hat -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.Backdrop is from " The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "...

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1950s Modern Used Backdrops

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

1920's Backdrop Close Up Girl in Black Hat -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.Backdrop is from " The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "...

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1960s Modern Used Backdrops

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

1920's Backdrop Close Up Girl in Black Hat -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.Backdrop is from " The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "...

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1960s Modern Used Backdrops

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

1920's Backdrop Close Up Girl in Black Hat -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.Backdrop is from " The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "...

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1960s Modern Used Backdrops

Materials

Giclée

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

1920's Backdrop, Close Up Girl in Black Hat, 1961 - Mark Shaw Editioned Print

By Mark Shaw

Located in New York, NY

1920's Backdrop Close Up Girl in Black Hat -- Models in 1920s style couture photographed for LIFE by Mark Shaw in 1961.Backdrop is from " The Crazy Years," a Parisian movie of that "...

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1960s Modern Used Backdrops

Materials

Giclée

Vintage Y-B Cigars Tin Litho Advertising Sign
Vintage Y-B Cigars Tin Litho Advertising Sign

Vintage Y-B Cigars Tin Litho Advertising Sign

Located in Dekalb, IL

It features an illustrated depiction of an eponymous cigar against a deep red backdrop.

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1930s Used Backdrops

Materials

Tin

A Clear Day, Realist Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2020
A Clear Day, Realist Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2020

A Clear Day, Realist Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 2020

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In the distance, clouds hang in the sky against a backdrop of blue. The combination of the blue sky and the azure water creates a vivid impression of this clear day.

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2010s Realist Used Backdrops

Materials

Oil

Large Chinese Five-Panel Black Lacquer Hardstone Crane Room Divider Screen
Large Chinese Five-Panel Black Lacquer Hardstone Crane Room Divider Screen

Large Chinese Five-Panel Black Lacquer Hardstone Crane Room Divider Screen

Located in Elkton, MD

Beautiful as a room divider or displayed fully opened as a large-scale decorative backdrop. See less

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Used Backdrops

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Sunset, Still Life Painting, Watercolor and Pastel on Paper, 2026
Sunset, Still Life Painting, Watercolor and Pastel on Paper, 2026

Sunset, Still Life Painting, Watercolor and Pastel on Paper, 2026

Located in Edinburgh, GB

The delicate silhouettes of the trees are subtly rendered against the backdrop of the sunset glow. The painting is filled with quiet romance, warmth, and the feeling of a day drawin...

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2010s Used Backdrops

Materials

Pastel, Mixed Media, Watercolor

2000s Oval Mirror With Stained Glass Accents
2000s Oval Mirror With Stained Glass Accents

2000s Oval Mirror With Stained Glass Accents

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Mix vintage authenticity with sleek, contemporary backdrops. Here are three distinctive placements for this elegant mirror: 1.

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Early 2000s Used Backdrops

Materials

Copper

Chinoiserie Five Panel Red Lacquer & Gilt Mirror Screen
Chinoiserie Five Panel Red Lacquer & Gilt Mirror Screen

Chinoiserie Five Panel Red Lacquer & Gilt Mirror Screen

Located in Locust Valley, NY

The combination of warm red lacquer, decorative gilding, and reflective mirror creates an elegant architectural statement, ideal as a room divider, decorative backdrop, or dramatic f...

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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Used Backdrops

Materials

Mirror, Lacquer

Flamingo
Flamingo

Flamingo

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A vibrant pink flamingo emerges against a lush green backdrop, like a living spark of tropical summer, filled with grace and mysterious stillness.

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2010s Expressionist Used Backdrops

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Hand-Knotted Beige & Brown Wool Area Rug with Geometric Diamond Trellis
Vintage Hand-Knotted Beige & Brown Wool Area Rug with Geometric Diamond Trellis

Vintage Hand-Knotted Beige & Brown Wool Area Rug with Geometric Diamond Trellis

Located in Norwalk, CT

An exquisite example of artisanal craftsmanship, this authentic vintage hand-knotted wool area rug features an intricate geometric lattice field set against a soft, organic beige bac...

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Mid-20th Century Pakistani Islamic Used Backdrops

Materials

Wool

Antique Taxidermy Sea Eagles by Henry Ward, Father of Roland Ward
Antique Taxidermy Sea Eagles by Henry Ward, Father of Roland Ward

Antique Taxidermy Sea Eagles by Henry Ward, Father of Roland Ward

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The case contains a cleverly modelled pair of eagles set against a painted backdrop with realistic cliff setting by arguably one of the most well known family of taxidermists.

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1880s English Sporting Art Used Backdrops

Materials

Other

Hand-Colored Print of Folkestone 'United Kingdom' as Seen from the East, 1822
Hand-Colored Print of Folkestone 'United Kingdom' as Seen from the East, 1822

Hand-Colored Print of Folkestone 'United Kingdom' as Seen from the East, 1822

Located in Langweer, NL

Beyond are two Martello Towers and, in the distance, with a dramatic sky as backdrop, lies the sunlit town with the parish church as its focus.

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1820s Used Backdrops

Materials

Paper

"Pink Sky on Anchor Bay"

"Pink Sky on Anchor Bay"

By Deborah Benedic

Located in Chesterfield, MI

A pink sky at sunset in September 2026 on Anchor Bay in Michigan was a perfect backdrop for live music and dancing at a club called Cabana Blue.

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2010s Photorealist Used Backdrops

Materials

Photographic Paper

Wax
Wax

Wax

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This piece offers a surreal reflection on the fragility of memory and the human soul against a backdrop of material decay. A glowing, almost transparent silhouette stands beside an a...

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2010s Used Backdrops

Materials

Oil

Anthurium
Anthurium

Anthurium

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Set against a solid black backdrop, the flowers pop off the canvas with dramatic intensity and modern sophistication.

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2010s Realist Used Backdrops

Materials

Oil

The triple echo: resilience of the soul
The triple echo: resilience of the soul

The triple echo: resilience of the soul

Located in Zofingen, AG

Three women emerge together against a vivid graffiti backdrop, their calm expressions holding steady amid the surrounding chaos.

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Used Backdrops

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Midday
Midday

Midday

By Auguste Herbin

Located in Paris, FR

Handsigned by the artist in pencil Certificate of authenticity Herbin presents a theatrical vision of the Zénith, transforming the space into an arena of shapes where light reveals ...

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1950s Used Backdrops

Materials

Silk

Vintage 2.93 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Vintage 2.93 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring

Vintage 2.93 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

This principal stone sits slightly risen in a four-clawed setting whilst boasting a natural electric green colour tone. A scintillating backdrop of excellently matched fancy yellow d...

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1980s Used Backdrops

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari 4.91 Carat Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring
Bvlgari 4.91 Carat Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring

Bvlgari 4.91 Carat Emerald and Diamond Trombino Ring

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

This Art Deco piece is then finished by a scintillating backdrop of bright white round brilliant cut diamonds and an otherwise plain platinum band at the back.

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1930s Used Backdrops

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

0.10ctw Diamond Enamel Ring 14K Yellow Gold Green Size 7
0.10ctw Diamond Enamel Ring 14K Yellow Gold Green Size 7

0.10ctw Diamond Enamel Ring 14K Yellow Gold Green Size 7

Located in West Hempstead, NY

The diamonds are graded GH color and SI clarity, offering bright sparkle against the bold green enamel backdrop. The vibrant green enamel adds a modern pop of color, beautifully cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Used Backdrops

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Green Tsavorite and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold, 7.00 Carats
Green Tsavorite and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold, 7.00 Carats

Green Tsavorite and Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 18K White Gold, 7.00 Carats

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fine beaded edges add delicate texture, while the polished white gold provides a bright backdrop for the contrasting gemstones. Weighing 43.6 grams, this substantial bangle combines...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Used Backdrops

Materials

Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Textured Sterling Silver Emerald, Amethyst and Garnet Ring
Textured Sterling Silver Emerald, Amethyst and Garnet Ring

Textured Sterling Silver Emerald, Amethyst and Garnet Ring

Located in Austin, TX

A heavily textured, oxidized silver band creates an organic, crater-like backdrop for a vibrant oval emerald and and dusty plum colored amethyst (each approx .55ct).

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20th Century Contemporary Used Backdrops

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Sterling Silver

Kitten in a Flower-Filled Bag — Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Kitten in a Flower-Filled Bag — Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas

Kitten in a Flower-Filled Bag — Original Acrylic Painting on Canvas

By Marina Fisher

Located in Zofingen, AG

Its wide-eyed gaze and paws resting on the rim bring a playful warmth to the scene, while a palm tree, distant mountains, and blue water create a tropical backdrop. Expressive brushw...

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2010s Impressionist Used Backdrops

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

1.03 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
1.03 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

1.03 CTW Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in bright, polished platinum, the radiant, lustrous tones of the metal offer a majestic, seamless backdrop against the fiery brilliance of the surrounding diamond border.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Backdrops

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Silver Scored Bunny

Silver Scored Bunny

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Against this luminous backdrop, the bold, gestural bunny form emerges with striking clarity.

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2010s Used Backdrops

Materials

Oil

An enchanting set of 4 Chinese Canton watercolours, circa 1820.
An enchanting set of 4 Chinese Canton watercolours, circa 1820.

An enchanting set of 4 Chinese Canton watercolours, circa 1820.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The lush decor and furnishings enhance the intimate atmosphere of artistic expression. 4: A woman in traditional garb stands at a doorway, her poised demeanor contrasting with the li...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Backdrops

Materials

Paint

Sailboats at Sunset
Sailboats at Sunset

Sailboats at Sunset

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Three sailboats with white sails glide across the blue expanse of water against the backdrop of a vibrant sunset with pink, orange, and yellow clouds.

Category

2010s Used Backdrops

Materials

Acrylic

FANTASY WITH FLOWERS 282: (series 300+) mixed, paper, 59x42.
FANTASY WITH FLOWERS 282: (series 300+) mixed, paper, 59x42.

FANTASY WITH FLOWERS 282: (series 300+) mixed, paper, 59x42.

Located in Zofingen, AG

This enchanting artwork presents a vibrant kaleidoscope of large, expressive blossoms in shades of coral, deep blue, soft pink, and violet, dancing against a dreamy turquoise and azu...

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2010s Impressionist Used Backdrops

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

1950 French Fillette Magazine No. 197, Illustrated Adventure Cover - 2C223
1950 French Fillette Magazine No. 197, Illustrated Adventure Cover - 2C223

1950 French Fillette Magazine No. 197, Illustrated Adventure Cover - 2C223

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Published on April 27, 1950, this issue of Fillette features a colourful cover for Yvette le Mesnil, hôtesse de l’air, depicting a lively gathering against a leafy backdrop. Soft gre...

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20th Century French Used Backdrops

Materials

Paper

FANTASY WITH FLOWERS 281: (series 300+) mixed, paper, 59x42.
FANTASY WITH FLOWERS 281: (series 300+) mixed, paper, 59x42.

FANTASY WITH FLOWERS 281: (series 300+) mixed, paper, 59x42.

Located in Zofingen, AG

This enchanting artwork presents a vibrant kaleidoscope of large, expressive blossoms in shades of coral, deep blue, soft pink, and violet, dancing against a dreamy turquoise and azu...

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2010s Impressionist Used Backdrops

Materials

Paper, Acrylic, Color Pencil

Tahitian Black Pearl Silver Sculptural Cocktail Ring
Tahitian Black Pearl Silver Sculptural Cocktail Ring

Tahitian Black Pearl Silver Sculptural Cocktail Ring

Located in Austin, TX

A striking dark Tahitian pearl (12.9mm) takes center stage in this distinctive cocktail ring, set against a backdrop of elegantly sculpted brushed silver. The metalwork forms a styli...

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19th Century Contemporary Used Backdrops

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Natural Specimen Of Schorl with Quartz Sculpture 694g Crystal From Afghanistan
Natural Specimen Of Schorl with Quartz Sculpture 694g Crystal From Afghanistan

Natural Specimen Of Schorl with Quartz Sculpture 694g Crystal From Afghanistan

Located in Peshawar, PK

The surrounding translucent-to-white quartz provides a striking, high-contrast structural backdrop, accentuating the schorl’s sharp architectural form and visual depth.

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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Used Backdrops

Materials

Crystal

Aquamarine Gold Bangle Bracelet
Aquamarine Gold Bangle Bracelet

Aquamarine Gold Bangle Bracelet

Located in Geneva, CH

The focal point of this exquisite piece is the mesmerizing oval-cut aquamarine, radiating a tranquil blue hue reminiscent of serene waters. Set against a backdrop of lustrous gold, t...

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Backdrops

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

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Used Backdrops For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of used backdrops available for sale. A selection of these works in the contemporary, abstract and Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the used backdrops on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, black, beige, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Slim Aarons, Stefanie Schneider, Mark Shaw, Elizabeth Lennie and Jenny Day produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, digital print and oil paint.

How Much are Used Backdrops?

The average selling price for used backdrops we offer is $2,990, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $1,650,000 for the highest priced.