Frontal Altar
Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Italian church antependium altar frontal, acquired from the estate of the iconic
Category
Antique 19th Century Tapestries
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Gilt Bronze Enamel Travel Altar Triptych
Located in New York, NY
An antique Catholic gilt bronze travel altar triptych case featuring inside a crucifix cross set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
larger, 2-piece altar frontal panel.
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
18th Century marble coffee table
Located in Firenze, FI
motifs. The table top comes from an altar frontal of a chapel or church and dates back to the 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Travertine, Marble
LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel
Located in Marbella, ES
production of single plates by order, which were then mounted on an object or joined together to form altar
Category
Mid-20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts
Materials
Hardwood
16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
reliquary-bust was destined to be seen frontally. It may have been placed against a wall, upon an altar. The
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Busts
Materials
Wood
Romanesque Madonna - 1175/80
Located in Wien, Wien
compact size (approx. 35 cm) as well as the high quality indicate its production for the precious altar
Category
15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
ideals of Lobi Figural carving. They are mostly frontal in presentation and aspect, enigmatic and
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Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of "Heroine" by théophile François Somme
By Théophile François Somme
Located in Oakland, CA
“Heroine” by Theophile Francois Somme is a dramatic and richly detailed Art Nouveau sculpture in bronze and chryselephantine created, circa 1920. This exceptional piece has finely ca...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Grand Tour' bronze bust, traditionally described as Dionysus (Dionysos), after the original excavated at the Villa of the Papyri in 1754; by the Sabatino and Sons foundry, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games
Materials
Gold
H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword
By Odette Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important and unique sword was presented to the famed French painter Jean-Gabriel Domergue to commemorate the painter's election to the illustrious Académie des Beaux-Arts in 19...
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20th Century Neoclassical Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile
Located in Ferrara, IT
In this amazing textile, dragons with five claws are flying among the clouds and seem to be protecting a very special diamond. In the past, the dragon was a symbol of power and luck....
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread
H 85.04 in W 33.86 in D 0.12 in
Framed Antique Chinese Textile
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A spectacular antique Chinese embroidery panel dated from (circa 19th century), professionally framed with linen mat, purchased from Antique Chinese collector This example, entailed ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tapestries
Materials
Silk, Bamboo
Immaculate Virgin Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Workshop of Pietro da Cortona, born as Pietro Berrettini (Cortona 1597 - Rome 1669)
Attributable to Lazzaro Baldi (Pistoia 1622 - Rome 1703)
Immaculate Madonna subduing the Dragon, w...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. excellent condition, Measures: 4.75” x 2.25...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in Wilson, NC
This Chinese silk embroidery depicts Mandarin figures, birds, elephants, butterflies, dragonflies, and willow trees. It is framed with a molded oak frame.
Category
Antique 1860s Chinese Textiles
Materials
Silk, Glass, Oak
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar)
Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with la...
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Allegory of Abundance
Located in New York, NY
Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632).
Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s.
The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Copper
Tiffany & Co. English King Gilded Flatware Service, 216 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co., John C. Moore
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless 216-piece flatware set from the famed Tiffany & Co. includes place settings for 12, housed in its original Tiffany & Co. fitted chest. The set is further heightened by ...
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20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
PABLO PICASSO "Buste de femme d'après Cranach le Jeune"
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)
"Buste de femme d'après Cranach le Jeune"
linocut in colours, 1958, on Arches wove paper, signed in blue crayon, numbered 31/50, a very good impression of t...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Prints
Materials
Paper, Linocut
The Education of Achilles by Auguste-Clément Chrétien
By Auguste-Clément Chrétien
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron
Signed and dated "A.C. Chrétien 1861" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
A masterpiece of French Neoclassical painting, this monumental oil...
Category
19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing.
Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commiss...
Category
Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
George II Tilt Top Tea Table, With Pie Crust Top
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine ca. 1760 English single board mahogany tilt top tea table, the pedestal base carved as a substantial and handsome fluted column resting on finely carved downswept legs with ca...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany
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Polychrome Reliquary Bust of a Monk
Located in Paris, FR
flat and not carved which demonstrates the reliquary-bust was destined to be seen frontally. It may
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embroidered in colored wools with floral sprays, flower filled cornucopias and metal thread detailing. The background is embroidered with white bugle beads which reflect light giving...
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Metallic Thread
18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embroidered in colored wools with floral sprays, flower filled cornucopias and metal thread detailing. The background is embroidered with white bugle beads which reflect light givin...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Monumental Antique Italian Religious Altar Frontal Tapestry Panel
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive Italian church altar frontal panel, aquired from the estate of the iconic American
Category
Early 20th Century Tapestries
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
17th c. Italian Walnut Columns
Located in New York, NY
Altar columns. Fine diagonal frontal carving. Beautifully sculptured Corinthian capitals.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Walnut
St George and the Dragon Hand-Painted Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for altars and altar frontals, furniture and furnishings, lichgates and memorials that helped to
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2010s English Victorian Windows
Materials
Lead
Madonna del Cardellino
Located in Milano, IT
wasnear a wall or over a small altar that privileged a frontal fruition.
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Antique 16th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Reginald Hallward Dove Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
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Reginald Hallward (1858-1948)
Dove Design for Altar Frontal
Watercolour
9x16 cm
Born on the
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Reginald Hallward Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour Edwardian 1920
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948)
Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal
Watercolour with whitening
5.5x16 cm
Born on the Isle
Category
1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Reginald Hallward Original Design for Rose Pink Altar Frontal c.1910 Watercolour
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948)
Five Rows of Hearts with Chalice
Design for Altar Frontal
Watercolour
8.5x15.5cm
Born on
Category
1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Reginald Hallward Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts & Chalice Gouache c.1920
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948)
Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts with Chalice
Watercolour
4.25x13cm
Born on the Isle
Category
1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Gouache
Chinese Important Antique Hand carved Wooden Shrine, Qing dynasty 1644-1912
Located in South Burlington, VT
structure with typical swooping roof line with attached roof ornaments and frontal scroll work and featuring
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood
Silver and Gold Sculpture of a Flowering Urn
Located in New York, NY
made as a decoration for a grand residence. Flowering urns on altars were seen frontally, and typically
Category
Antique 1710s Italian Baroque Urns
Materials
Metal
Shere Church altar and ornaments watercolour by Louis Osman FRIBA
By Louis Osman
Located in London, GB
Osman's delicate watercolour depicting Shere Church's interior, which features splendid altar frontals and
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Altar table
Located in New York, NY
Country style elm wood altar table with frontal sliding panel doors
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables
Materials
Elm
Metallic Embroidered Antependium
Located in Sausalito, CA
Late 17th or early 18th Century silk and metallic embroidered antependium (altar frontal) from
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Art
Rare Renaissance Italian Bronze by Niccolo Rocatagliata
By Niccolo Roccatagliata
Located in Louisville, KY
Redemption' in St. Moise and the altar frontal, depicting a musical entombement. He may have worked in Genoa
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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Frontal Altar For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the frontal altar you’re looking for. Each frontal altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect frontal altar — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A frontal altar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Reginald Hallward each produced at least one beautiful frontal altar that is worth considering.
How Much is a Frontal Altar?
Prices for a frontal altar start at $277 and top out at $360,000 with the average selling for $6,082.
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