Miniature Altar
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood
A rare altar model with
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
Chinese Antique Temple House Model, Altar with Gilded Pheasants
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful shrine resembles the real life temple in the 19th century China. The decorated facade features gilded pheasants and Ru Yi shaped Lin Zhi, an herb that is believed to h...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Miniature Chinese Altar Display Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
) with clean lines and perfect proportions. Once used as a tabletop altar for ancestor worship, we love
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Early 20th Century Chinese Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Elm
Roots Altar - Collector’s cabinet
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Roots Altar, true to its name, emerges as a furniture sculpture permeated with an enigmatic altar
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2010s Czech Post-Modern Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
"No. 2314" Miniature Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature paper collage by Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). Titled/numbered, initialed, and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
"No. 1741" Miniature Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature paper collage by Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). Titled/numbered, initialed, and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
"No. 2192" Miniature Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature paper collage by Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). Titled/numbered, initialed, and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
"No. 2169" Miniature Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature paper collage by Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). Titled/numbered, initialed, and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
"Barolo", Contemporary Abstract Miniature Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary miniature paper collage by Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957). Titled, signed, and
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
"Calvados", Contemporary Abstract Miniature Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary abstract miniature paper collage by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b. 1957
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1990s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
"No. 3993" Miniature Painting with Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Miniature abstract contemporary painting with paper collage in blue and white by Bay Area artist
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
"Paysaye Marine", Miniature Contemporary Abstract Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
A lovely miniature contemporary abstract paper collage by Bay Area Michael Pauker (American, b
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Delft, Blue and White Chinoiserie Altar Vase, circa 1685
By Dutch Originals
Located in Verviers, BE
Blue and white chinoiserie altar vase. Delft, circa 1685
The ovoid altar vase stands on a high
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Wood Fretwork House Altar with Accessories Black Forest Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century fretwork hand crafted House Altar
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
Antique Altar Crucifix Detailed Silvered Bronze Sculpture of Christ & Monstrance
Located in Lisse, NL
bronze corpus of Christ have an amazing patina. The many Christian symbols, the angels and the miniature
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Bronze
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H 27.7 in W 9 in D 8.2 in
"No. 3080" Miniature Collage Currency by Michael Pauker
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
"No. 3080" Miniature Collage Currency by Michael Pauker
Miniature abstract paper collage by Bay
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Ink
House Altar Accessories Early 20th Century Pewter Tin Dollhouse Doll Toys, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century selection of House Altar
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
H 5.25 in W 1.75 in D 1 in
Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative appeal! It was made
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
H 20 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
"No. 602" Miniature Collage by Michael Pauker Period Typography
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
"No. 602" Miniature Collage by Michael Pauker Period Typography
Miniature abstract paper collage in
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Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Ink
H 10 in W 8 in D 0.25 in
Pair of Miniatures, Frans van de Casteele 'Kasteels' aka Francesco da Castello
By Francesco da Castello
Located in Madrid, ES
corners, medallions with the four evangelists.
The two refined miniatures of the Adoration of the
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Antique Early 17th Century European Baroque Decorative Art
Materials
Other
H 11.23 in W 9.26 in D 3.15 in
Chinese Pair Hand Carved Red Hardstone Mounted Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful and well carved pair Chinese red hard stone dog of Foo figures of miniature size
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 20th Century Temple Jars with Dragons, Marked
Located in Lomita, CA
background within medallions around the outside of the jars. The dome lids include miniature painted dragons
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Hover - Male Nude Suspended in Air, Side View, Original Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Confession, Emmanuel Gallery, Baltimore MD
2015 Confession, St James Gallery, Chicago IL
2013 ALTAR PIECES
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ming Dynasty 15th or 16th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi
Located in Yonkers, NY
typical Chinese altar, painted in green with tempera and adorned with a lovely variety of modeled and
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
H 7 in W 13 in D 6 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty 15th or 16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi
Located in Yonkers, NY
typical Chinese altar, painted in green with tempera and adorned with a lovely variety of modeled and
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in
"His Name Was Writ in Acrylic Paint" - Abstract Assemblage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
. Several objects - including a paint tube, cotton balls, and a miniature painting - are attached to the
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Plastic, Paper, Found Objects, Cotton, Wood Panel
H 20 in W 24 in D 2 in
"Shattered" WPA Mid 20th Century Modernism American Scene Surrealism Figurative
By Leon Bibel
Located in New York, NY
, which were miniature buildings, with towers, gates, flags, etc. He also produced a very large series of
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Circle of Van De Kasteele, Frans
By Francesco da Castello
Located in Madrid, ES
altar or private chapel. It presents a great breaking of central Glory, delimited by cumulus clouds
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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Copper
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Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
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Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Antique Chinese Mini Elm Wood Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Antique Mini stool features a beautiful age related patina and lacquered finish. Crafted entirely from wooden joints, It remains sturdy and robust, a fantastic piece to use as a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Wood, Elm
French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle.
This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 68.12 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt,
Belgium, c1970s.
Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid.
Priced and sold individually.
We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Le Martyr de Saint Sebastian (Academic Figurative Oil Painting in Gold Frame)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic style figurative oil painting on canvas
48 x 24 inches unframed
58 x 32 x 3 inches in gold leaf wood frame
This vertical, contemporary figurative painting of Le Martyr de S...
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Early 2000s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar niche with beautifully aged warm distressed patina.
Born in Continental Europe ar...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint, Glass
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
18th Century Painted Boiserie Panel
Located in Washington, DC
A 18th century painted boiserie panel.
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful 19th century hand carved and painted partial git live edge wooden triptych retable church altarpiece, depicting "The Bible Parable of the Prodigal Son". The European anti...
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Iron
H 13.5 in W 17.25 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Slat Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern slat bench or coffee table in black. Tapered legs with brass caps.
Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Miniature Ordinary Strange Creature Lustre Bowl By Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood
By Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Fabulous gilded, a 'strange large eared creature' decorates the interior of this miniature bowl by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood
Miniature bone china lustre tea bowl gilded in fili...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A majestic pair of antique architectural salvaged Chinese temple corbels, now mounted as one-of-a-kind wooden sculptures on custom floor standing display pedestal stands.
Originall...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Early 19th Century Dark Brown Lacquer Wardrobe
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wardrobe from the early 19th century with dark brown lacquer, brass hardware, doors, drawers and shelves. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty perio...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Monumental Solid Silver Figural Centrepiece, c. 1880
By Christofle
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French monumental solid silver statue, standing on a marble base, the statue realistically modelled as a cast figure of Mary with hands open, standing on a serpe...
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Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces
Materials
Marble, Silver
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H 19.69 in Dm 5.91 in
18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful wooden Christ figure with a strong expression and traces of its original color,
Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses, old repairs.
Measurement is inclusive ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Chinese Pottery Table
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Ming Dynasty miniature altar table with six offerings, including vase, candle holder, food
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Painted Altar/Shrine
Located in New York, NY
Red Painted Altar/Shrine, traditionally used in Indian homes. Carved Detailings.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Teak, Wood
French Antique Reliquary with a Statue of Mary and Infant Jesus, 1700s
Located in Petaluma, CA
in a wooden pyramid shaped case with three glass panes. It features an altar with candles, a statue
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Folk Art / Tramp Art Model Church - Took 30 Years to Build
By John Kozimor
Located in Manalapan, NJ
with an altar, Stations of the Cross in miniature tramp art frames, and gilded. Kozimor’s final
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures
Antique Gilded Silver Renaissance Reliquary Pendant in Book Form
Located in Chicago, IL
secreted within the tiny, precious covers.
The fashion for miniature book jewels seems to have emerged in
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Models and Miniatures
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
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W 1.15 in D 0.52 in L 1.38 in
Miniature Chinese Celestial Altar Mingqi
Located in Chicago, IL
This miniature ceramic altar table is a form of mingqi, burial offerings to ensure the pleasures of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Miniature Buddhist Altar Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese miniature Buddhist altar table. Made of lacquered and giltwood with bronze
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Lacquer
Materials
Bronze
Altar de Muertos / Ceramics Mexican Folk Art Miniature
By Cecilio Sanchez Fierro
Located in Jesus del Monte, MX
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Artisan: Cecilio Sanchez Fierro
Made with natural clay. Hand-modeled technique decorated with colors of natural earthen substances, and cooked in oven.
...
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2010s Folk Art More Art
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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H 3 in W 3 in D 2 in
Indian Miniature Mica Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Made with gouache paint and encased in a charming bamboo frame, is this miniature Indian mica
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Bamboo, Paint
Victorian era 18K gold natural pearl enamel miniature portrait locket pendant
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an extraordinary Victorian era enameled miniature portrait locket pendant, a true
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
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H 1.62 in W 1.19 in
Early Renaissance Chained Reliquary Pendant with Crucifixion
Located in Chicago, IL
discovered under the altar at Varna. This reliquary, of course, was not a stand-alone box but was worn as a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver, Gilt Metal
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W 1.54 in D 0.44 in L 4.02 in
Silver & Bronze Antique Buddhist Stupa Vajracharya Masters of Thunderbolt Crown
Located in GB
and seated before a fire altar and assorted ritual utensils, including an offering dish, mirror and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Chinese Export Metalwork
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
H 20.48 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
Gothic Revival Handmade Solid Oak Miniature Church Altar with Accessories
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and all handcrafted early 1900s miniature Gothic altar with a glorious patina.
If you are a
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass
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H 38 in W 16 in D 11.6 in
Grand Tour Specimen Marble and Porphyry Panel or Pietra Dura Picture
Located in Richmond, London
allowed to enter the door. Other beautiful columns of this marble can be seen in the altar of S
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures
Materials
Alabaster, Granite, Marble, Porphyry, Slate
Four Late 19th Century Italian Scagliola Marble Specimens, circa 1890
Located in Milano, IT
material to adorn altars, architectural structures, as well as decorative elements of noble palaces.
The
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Antique 1890s Italian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures
Materials
Slate
H 14.77 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Miniature Chinese Altar Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisitely carved altar table played an integral part in home ancestral worship. Supporting
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Poplar
Fine Art Gothic Revival Hand Carved Miniature Chapel Stand Home Altar & Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand-carved miniature masterpiece, ideal as a home shrine.
This unique and wonderful work of
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Nutwood
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H 19.5 in W 13.3 in D 3.9 in
Wall House Altar with Accessories 19th Century Black Forest Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative appeal!
This is a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
"Sancerre", Miniature Found Object Mixed Media Contemporary Collage
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary miniature mixed media paper and found object vintage stamp collage by Michael Pauker
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Found Objects
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Tony on the Stairs -Male Nude Crouching, Black Background, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Gallery, Chicago IL
2013 ALTAR PIECES, Roy Boyd Gallery, Chicago IL
2012 Group Show, Roy Boyd Gallery
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rare Persian 18th Century or Earlier Orsi Window
Located in Forney, TX
, including calligraphy, carpet weaving, glasswork, lacquerware, marquetry (khatam), metalwork, miniature
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Antique Early 18th Century Persian Islamic Windows
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Well Patinated Chinese Elm Miniature Altar Table
Located in Darwen, GB
A well patinated Chinese elm miniature altar table on splayed end supports. Chinese, circa 1850
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Antique 1850s Side Tables
Materials
Elm
Altar/Offering Box
Located in Mexico City, DF
This lovingly constructed miniature altar and offering box to La Virgen Maria and child combines
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paper, Fabric
Japanese Shinto Shrine
Located in San Francisco, CA
the late meiji period (c1890s). One of a kind shinto shrine with elevated altar is a true work of art
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Models and Miniatures
The Presentation in the Temple - Simon Bening (Bruges, 1483/1484-1561)
By Miniature
Located in New York, NY
foreground with the Christ Child held over a round altar-like table draped with a cloth. In the foreground
Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Altar Buffet circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
This miniature table top antique Chinese altar table buffet circa 1875 dates from the Kuang Hsu
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Antique 1870s Central Asian Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wood
Reproduction of Stefano Maderno’s “The Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia”
By Luãs Vermell Y Busquets
Located in London, GB
1841”
The original graphic altar sculpture (1599–1600) is in the Church of Santa Cecilia in
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Sculptures
Cork Model of the Temple of Zeus at Paestum
By Domenico Padiglione
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
to explain his architectural designs. Soane accumulated a collection of miniature buildings made out
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Antique 1820s Italian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cork
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Miniature Altar For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the miniature altar you’re looking for. Each miniature altar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and elm. Your living room may not be complete without a miniature altar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A miniature altar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made miniature altar over the years, but those crafted by Cecilio Sanchez Fierro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Miniature Altar?
The average selling price for a miniature altar at 1stDibs is $1,680, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $6,500 for the highest priced.
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