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Neo‑Gothic Crucifix, France 19th Century
Neo‑Gothic Crucifix, France 19th Century

Neo‑Gothic Crucifix, France 19th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully expressive example of 19th‑century French devotional art, this Neo‑Gothic crucifix combines plaster, wood, and metal to create a richly detailed and spiritually resonan...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal

19th century French wood and brass Crucifix
19th century French wood and brass Crucifix

19th century French wood and brass Crucifix

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 19th century / crucifix / wood, brass / Religious / Antiques A beautifully preserved example of 19th‑century French devotional craftsmanship, this crucifix combines carved ...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

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Brass

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail
19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail

19th Century French Ecclesiastical Iron & Bronze Altar Rail

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and magnificent architectural ecclesiastical iron and bronze altar railing. Created in France in the 19th century, commissioned for a Victorian era church in French Gothic Rev...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Bronze, Iron

19th Century Religious Carved Wooden Agnus Dei Panel, France
19th Century Religious Carved Wooden Agnus Dei Panel, France

19th Century Religious Carved Wooden Agnus Dei Panel, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A striking example of 19th‑century French devotional art, this carved wooden Agnus Dei panel. It embodies the profound symbolism and visual drama associated with Christian iconograph...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century French Carved Oak Statue of the Holy Virgin
19th Century French Carved Oak Statue of the Holy Virgin

19th Century French Carved Oak Statue of the Holy Virgin

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 19th century / Statue of the Holy Mary / oak / Religious A deeply expressive devotional sculpture, this 19th-century French statue of the Holy Virgin is carved from solid o...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance
19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance

19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance

Located in Victoria, BC

This striking 19th-century French monstrance is an wonderful example of ecclesiastical metalwork, featuring a solid silver upper half—fully hallmarked and acid-tested—and a silvered ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

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Silver, Bronze

French 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Pietà Sculpture
French 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Pietà Sculpture

French 19th Century Polychrome Terracotta Pietà Sculpture

Located in Antwerp, BE

A finely sculpted French late 19th century polychrome terracotta Pietà depicting the Virgin Mary supporting the body of Christ after the Crucifixion. The composition is executed with...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Terracotta, Paint

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament cabinet was artfully sculpted from solid oak and fruitwood to create a remarkable religious artifact designed to be appreciated throughout the ag...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Fruitwood, Oak

French Crucifix on Pedestal, Late 19th Century
French Crucifix on Pedestal, Late 19th Century

French Crucifix on Pedestal, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Crucifix on pedestal for altar French late 19th century. Silver-plated brass. The whiteness of the Lamb symbolizes innocence and purity. Christ, the sacrificial lamb who died for the...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Brass, Silver

Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers
Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers

Pair 19th Century French Walnut Neogothic Prayer Kneelers

Located in Dallas, TX

A remarkable and rare pair of French Gothic Revival prie Dieu, masterfully handcrafted from solid walnut during the 19th century. Designed for private Catholic devotion, these elegan...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Mohair, Walnut

French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna & Child
French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna & Child

French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna & Child

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive work of textile art, this French 19th century raised gold embroidery of the Madonna & Child resembles liturgical vestments such as a cope or chasuble that a member of t...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

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Fabric, Silk, Thread, Wood

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century
French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French 1880 wall crucifix Walnut and brass with a marquetry border. Good antique condition. Shipping: 5 / 19 / 36 cm 0.45 kg.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Brass

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box
Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a very early French reliquary box used to hold personal articles such as a crucifix. The front door opens to reveal one wall in silk. The piece is in original condition.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Items

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Wood

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'
Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'

Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'

Located in New York, NY

Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The finials are constructed with large open-work decorated ball in the middle, above it a pol...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Silver

19th century French Reliquary Virgin and the Child, 1890s
19th century French Reliquary Virgin and the Child, 1890s

19th century French Reliquary Virgin and the Child, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 19th century reliquary representing a virgin and child surrounded by flowers and framed in a glazed terracotta frame. Glass decorated with hand-painted decoration. Good qua...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

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Terracotta, Glass

Early 19th Century French Polychrome Carved Wooden Virgin Mary Sculpture
Early 19th Century French Polychrome Carved Wooden Virgin Mary Sculpture

Early 19th Century French Polychrome Carved Wooden Virgin Mary Sculpture

Located in LEGNY, FR

Religious sculpture in carved and polychrome wood dating from the early 19th century, depicting the Virgin Mary in a graceful pose expressing gentleness, compassion, and benevolence....

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Antique Early 19th Century French Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Tombstone from France, 19th Century
Antique Tombstone from France, 19th Century

Antique Tombstone from France, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Beautiful recuperated antique tombstone from France. Recuperated from a cemetery near Paris.

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Antique 1840s French Religious Items

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Sandstone

French Crucifix Vitrine and Oval Frame, Late 19th Century
French Crucifix Vitrine and Oval Frame, Late 19th Century

French Crucifix Vitrine and Oval Frame, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Crucifix in its oval vitrine, French, late 19th century Golden frame Good condition For shipping: 9/51/60 cm, 3.3 kg.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Glass, Wood

19th Century French Polychrome and Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue
19th Century French Polychrome and Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue

19th Century French Polychrome and Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring devotional beauty to a mantel, console, or chapel corner with this graceful antique sculpture of the Virgin Mary, carved in the Pyrenees of France circa 1860. Hand-carved in wo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Giltwood

Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century

Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue

French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal

19th Century Mechanical Canivet Enhanced with Painting
19th Century Mechanical Canivet Enhanced with Painting

19th Century Mechanical Canivet Enhanced with Painting

Located in NANTES, FR

**19th Century Mechanical Canivet Enhanced with Painting – M3602** This 19th-century mechanical canivet is dated 1848 (date on the back). It was later mounted onto cardboard. The ce...

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Antique 19th Century French Post-Modern Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century French Terracotta “Christ Stripped of His Garments” Sculpture
19th Century French Terracotta “Christ Stripped of His Garments” Sculpture

19th Century French Terracotta “Christ Stripped of His Garments” Sculpture

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a chapel, study, or curated interior with this powerful antique religious sculpture, crafted in France circa 1860. Executed in terracotta, the composition depicts the Tenth ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Terracotta

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst

Located in Dallas, TX

This refined antique French Catholic ostensoir monstrance was crafted in France circa 1850 and reflects the high level of ecclesiastical metalwork produced during the 19th century. E...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst

Located in Dallas, TX

This important antique French Catholic ostensoir monstrance was crafted in France circa 1850 and exemplifies the refined ecclesiastical metalwork of the mid-19th century. Executed in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Green Onyx and Champlevé Enamel Holy Water Font
19th Century French Green Onyx and Champlevé Enamel Holy Water Font

19th Century French Green Onyx and Champlevé Enamel Holy Water Font

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

A decorative French wall-mounted holy water font or bénitier, dating from the late 19th century. The cross-shaped plaque is made from pale green onyx and mounted with an ornate gilt...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Onyx, Brass, Enamel

Antique 19th century Red Chasuble And Ornamental Part
Antique 19th century Red Chasuble And Ornamental Part

Antique 19th century Red Chasuble And Ornamental Part

Located in Bilzen, BE

Red Chasuble and Ornamental Part - 19th century Handmade Ornamental piece 140 cm long, chasuble length 97 cm

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

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Fabric

19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking
19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking

19th Century French Silver Baptism Timbale with Raised Cross, Minerva Marking

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique French silver timbale was crafted circa 1860 and bears the official tête de Minerve poinçon, confirming solid silver of at least 800 purity. The form is classic and eleg...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Silver, Vermeil

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Ostensoir Monstrance with Original Casing
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Ostensoir Monstrance with Original Casing

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Ostensoir Monstrance with Original Casing

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique French ostensoir, crafted circa 1860, is executed in finely cast and silvered bronze and retains its original fitted wooden storage case. Designed for Eucharisti...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cross from Rouen, Dated 1885
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cross from Rouen, Dated 1885

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Cross from Rouen, Dated 1885

By Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

Measuring 10.5 inches tall by 6 inches wide and 4.5 inches deep, this antique hand-painted ceramic cross was crafted in France and bears the inscription “1885” on its underside, anch...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

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Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Gothic Revival Polished Cast Iron Sacred Heart Altar Cross
19th Century French Gothic Revival Polished Cast Iron Sacred Heart Altar Cross

19th Century French Gothic Revival Polished Cast Iron Sacred Heart Altar Cross

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring dramatic Gothic Revival craftsmanship to a church, chapel, or refined interior with this exceptional antique altar cross. Crafted in France circa 1870, the cross is cast in sol...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Iron

19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine
19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine

19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century French gothic cathedral giltwood & glass reliquary / vitrine France, mid-19th century.

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Glass, Giltwood

Mid-19th Century French Polished Iron Garden Crucifix Cross with Floral Motifs
Mid-19th Century French Polished Iron Garden Crucifix Cross with Floral Motifs

Mid-19th Century French Polished Iron Garden Crucifix Cross with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful, antique cross was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large iron crucifix rests on an oval base, and features our Lord nailed on the cross and is decorated with vine a...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Iron

19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Walnut Altar Panel with Marian Imagery
19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Walnut Altar Panel with Marian Imagery

19th Century French Gothic Hand Painted Walnut Altar Panel with Marian Imagery

Located in Dallas, TX

This exceptional ecclesiastical panel was crafted in France circa 1860 and features a richly hand painted religious scene flanked by intricate Gothic Revival detailing. Executed in s...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Walnut

Antique French Silver and Purple Paste Stone Buckles, 19th Century
Antique French Silver and Purple Paste Stone Buckles, 19th Century

Antique French Silver and Purple Paste Stone Buckles, 19th Century

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This pair of antique shoe buckles, set with vibrant square-cut purple paste stones, is a stunning example of 19th-century European fashion accessories. Weighing 17.85 grams and measu...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Vanity Items

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Silver

Fine French Late 19th Century Cast Bronze Head of Christ with Crown of Thorns
Fine French Late 19th Century Cast Bronze Head of Christ with Crown of Thorns

Fine French Late 19th Century Cast Bronze Head of Christ with Crown of Thorns

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A remarkably expressive antique cast bronze sculpture depicting the Head of Christ following the Crucifixion, most likely French and dating to the late nineteenth century. Masterful...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Items

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Bronze

Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century
Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century

Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century – Gilt Frame – This reliquary, composed of 19 paperolles, dates from the early 19th century. At the center is a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Metal

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

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Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

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Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items

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Rush, Beech

19th Century French Hand Painted Red, Blue and Green Stained Glass Church Panel
19th Century French Hand Painted Red, Blue and Green Stained Glass Church Panel

19th Century French Hand Painted Red, Blue and Green Stained Glass Church Panel

Located in Hastings, GB

Antique stained glass church panel French in origin exact age unknown, mid to late 19th century. Beautiful hand painted designs across the vibrant, coloured sections some cracks ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Stained Glass

Complete Set of 14 19th Century French Polychrome Stations of the Cross Panels
Complete Set of 14 19th Century French Polychrome Stations of the Cross Panels

Complete Set of 14 19th Century French Polychrome Stations of the Cross Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring the grandeur and devotion of a historic French chapel into an interior with this exceptional and complete set of fourteen antique “Chemin de Croix” panels, handcrafted in Franc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

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Plaster, Stucco

19th Century Masonic Altar in Carved Polychrome Wood on Blackened Wood Base
19th Century Masonic Altar in Carved Polychrome Wood on Blackened Wood Base

19th Century Masonic Altar in Carved Polychrome Wood on Blackened Wood Base

Located in NANTES, FR

19th Century Masonic Altar in Carved Polychrome Wood on Blackened Wood Base M3383 This 19th-century altar, of very fine craftsmanship, is a Masonic altar featuring Masonic symbols. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Items

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Wood

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional kneeler stands on cabriole legs ending with scrolled feet ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

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Velvet, Walnut

A French Font In Marble-19 ° Century
A French Font In Marble-19 ° Century

A French Font In Marble-19 ° Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very beautiful font in pink marble from the 19th century Very beautiful work from the south of France In superb condition and beautiful patina

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Religious Items

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Marble

19th Century Joseph Figure in Dome
19th Century Joseph Figure in Dome

19th Century Joseph Figure in Dome

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Extraordinary 19th Century plaster figure of Joseph with child.  Joseph is wearing a handmade pearly king hat and chain necklace. One-of-a-kind sculpture in an antique dome.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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Metal

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durab...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Steel

Lovely Exquisite 19th Century French Sterling Silver Bointaburet Clothes Brush
Lovely Exquisite 19th Century French Sterling Silver Bointaburet Clothes Brush

Lovely Exquisite 19th Century French Sterling Silver Bointaburet Clothes Brush

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are Offering is An Outstanding Museum Quality French 19th Century Sterling Silver Clothes Brush by Maison BOIN TABURET with Ivory Relief.

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Antique 19th Century European Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble
19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble

Located in Dallas, TX

This colorful marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The antique cross features beautiful, intricate cloisonné work with enamel, stone an...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

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Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass

Lovely Exquisite 19th Century French Sterling Silver Bointaburet Hairbrush brush
Lovely Exquisite 19th Century French Sterling Silver Bointaburet Hairbrush brush

Lovely Exquisite 19th Century French Sterling Silver Bointaburet Hairbrush brush

Located in New York, NY

The Following Items we are Offering is An Outstanding Museum Quality French 19th Century Sterling Silver Hair Brush by Maison BOIN TABURET with Ivory Relief.

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Antique 19th Century European Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Santos Head
19th Century Santos Head

19th Century Santos Head

Located in London, GB

19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head.

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Antique 1850s French Edwardian Religious Items

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Pine

Large 19th Century Processional Sunburst with Crown
Large 19th Century Processional Sunburst with Crown

Large 19th Century Processional Sunburst with Crown

Located in Hastings, GB

An incredible processional sunburst/cross, wooden rays emanate from the central image of the Virgin Mary set behind glass, topped with a metal crown and cross. The sunburst is set wi...

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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Metal

French Oval Religious Icon

French Oval Religious Icon

Located in Queens, NY

French (19th Cent) oval religious icon with scene kneeling lady and religious leader with gold background in copper frame (Souvenir de N.D. de Lourdes)

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

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Copper

Antique Church Lectern from the Early 19th Century
Antique Church Lectern from the Early 19th Century

Antique Church Lectern from the Early 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

The French Churches and Chapels were using these religious lecterns from which the Holy Bible was read.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Religious Items

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Iron

Mid-19th century black Madonna figure
Mid-19th century black Madonna figure

Mid-19th century black Madonna figure

Located in London, GB

A hand crafted and rare example of an early to mid-19th century black Madonna figure. Dressing in its original embroidered silk gown with gold threaded tassels. Real hair, glass eyes...

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Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Religious Items

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Pine

Antique 1st Half 19th Century French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
Antique 1st Half 19th Century French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament

Antique 1st Half 19th Century French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This exquisite hair comb was created in the second quarter of the 19th century. The ornamental part of the comb is designed as a series of entwined circles amidst scrollwork to the l...

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Antique 1830s French Vanity Items

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Silver

Antique 19th French Century Gentleman's Silver Watch Chain Waist Coat Ornament
Antique 19th French Century Gentleman's Silver Watch Chain Waist Coat Ornament

Antique 19th French Century Gentleman's Silver Watch Chain Waist Coat Ornament

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This silver watchchain was made in the last quarter of the 19th century. It is made out of smooth foxtail silver chains, with two slides with the surface of a stylized pine apple. On...

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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Vanity Items

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Silver

19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case
19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case

19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case

Located in Ross, CA

A silver and gold monstrance with travel case (c. 1890). Also known as an ostensorium, this vessel was used as a reliquary for display in the private residence of a wealthy French fa...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Religious Items

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Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze

19th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Madonna and Child Wall Plaque
19th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Madonna and Child Wall Plaque

19th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Madonna and Child Wall Plaque

Located in Dallas, TX

This striking antique religious wall plaque was crafted in Spain circa 1870 and depicts the Madonna and Child in high relief within an oval medallion form. Richly hand carved and pol...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Elm

Antique Crucifix Holy Water Font French Napoleon III
Antique Crucifix Holy Water Font French Napoleon III

Antique Crucifix Holy Water Font French Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century Wood, plated-brass and brass Metal benitier holy water font representing a shell. The crucifix is of painted wood, held i...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Religious Items

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Brass

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Beautiful 19th Century  French Gilt Silver Monstrance
Beautiful 19th Century  French Gilt Silver Monstrance

Beautiful 19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance

By Andre Favier

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful French silver Monstrance with the hallmarks of Favier Andre (1805 to 1854). The crystal Luna is in great condition. The base measures 8.5" wide and 7"deep.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Fine 19th Century French Marquetry Prayer Kneeler (Prie-dieu)
Fine 19th Century French Marquetry Prayer Kneeler (Prie-dieu)

Fine 19th Century French Marquetry Prayer Kneeler (Prie-dieu)

Located in Austin, TX

French prayer kneeler (prie-dieu), 19thc., of carved marquetry case, having hinge top opening to velvet lined interior, over two drawers, all above protruding base with lift top, ris...

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century French Cast-Iron Cross
19th Century French Cast-Iron Cross

19th Century French Cast-Iron Cross

Located in New York, NY

French cast-iron cross on original stone base. The decoration includes a relief of the Veil of Veronica, and a lamenting angel and a sleeping sheep at the base of the cross.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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Stone, Iron

19th Century raised goldwork Embroidery stylized Foliage Flowers Fruits France
19th Century raised goldwork Embroidery stylized Foliage Flowers Fruits France

19th Century raised goldwork Embroidery stylized Foliage Flowers Fruits France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Step into the lavish world of 19th-century French craftsmanship with our spectacular large raised goldwork embroidery. Crafted on a backdrop of pristine white silk, this masterpiece ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Items

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Metallic Thread

19th Century Bronze Angel Scultpure
19th Century Bronze Angel Scultpure

19th Century Bronze Angel Scultpure

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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Bronze Angel Scultpure

Located in Werkendam, NL

Cute attractive bronze angel. This cute attractive 19th century bronze angel would be a gem in anybody's decorated Christmas room / house. Measures: H. 23 cm. Width between the...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Oak Stations of the Cross Frame Number 10 X, 19th Century
French Antique Oak Stations of the Cross Frame Number 10 X, 19th Century

French Antique Oak Stations of the Cross Frame Number 10 X, 19th Century

Located in Ulft, Gelderland

Antique oak church frame number 10 X. Was used in a church in France during the 19th century, to display a painting of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Number 10 of the stations of t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Solid Carved Wood Statue of Madonna
19th Century French Solid Carved Wood Statue of Madonna

19th Century French Solid Carved Wood Statue of Madonna

Located in BRUXELLES, BE

Magnificent statue of madonna carved in solid oak, standing on a painted dome.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Wood Oratory Reliquary Hand-Painted Porcelain Christ
19th Century French Carved Wood Oratory Reliquary Hand-Painted Porcelain Christ

19th Century French Carved Wood Oratory Reliquary Hand-Painted Porcelain Christ

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the piece. This piece is a superb hand-carved frame with hand-painted porcelain depicting face of Jesus Chris...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

19th Century, Hand-Carved Meerschaum Bas Relief Plaque, Justin Mathieu - French
19th Century, Hand-Carved Meerschaum Bas Relief Plaque, Justin Mathieu - French

19th Century, Hand-Carved Meerschaum Bas Relief Plaque, Justin Mathieu - French

By Justin Mathieu 1

Located in London, GB

A large hand carved meerschaum bas relief plaque by Justin Mathieu; the scene shows Joan of Arc with her troops. The carving is intricate and very detailed. Meerschaum is a form of m...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Gilt Silver, Enamel, and Turquoise Chalice and Paten
19th Century French Gilt Silver, Enamel, and Turquoise Chalice and Paten

19th Century French Gilt Silver, Enamel, and Turquoise Chalice and Paten

By Louis Gilles

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A magnificent neo-Gothic gilt 950 silver French chalice and paten from Lyons France, circa 1870 by Louis Gilles. The chalice features three hand-painted Limoges enamel plaques divide...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th. Century French Gilded Metal Glass Stone Candle Shade Ex Voto Ornament
19th. Century French Gilded Metal Glass Stone Candle Shade Ex Voto Ornament

19th. Century French Gilded Metal Glass Stone Candle Shade Ex Voto Ornament

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning early antique candle shade ornament dating towards 1870-1880. it has a shimmering blue star shaped glass in the middle with a monogram for Jesus, "IHS" with a risi...

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Mid-19th Century Altar Candle Stands
Mid-19th Century Altar Candle Stands

Mid-19th Century Altar Candle Stands

Unavailable

H 62 in W 13 in D 13 in

Mid-19th Century Altar Candle Stands

Located in La Grange, TX

Mid-19th century altar candle stands, gold gilded wood, France.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th-Century Gilt Brass "Trembleuse" (trembling) Tiara.
19th-Century Gilt Brass "Trembleuse" (trembling) Tiara.

19th-Century Gilt Brass "Trembleuse" (trembling) Tiara.

Located in Coral Gables, FL

19th-Century gilt brass "trembleuse and "repousse" tiara from a religious statue.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Gilt Brass "Trembleuse" (trembling) Tiara
19th-Century Gilt Brass "Trembleuse" (trembling) Tiara

19th-Century Gilt Brass "Trembleuse" (trembling) Tiara

Located in Coral Gables, FL

French "Trembleuse" tiara from a religious statue showing trembling lily in the center.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

19th Century French, Holy Water Stoup or Font of Champleve Enamel and Marble
19th Century French, Holy Water Stoup or Font of Champleve Enamel and Marble

19th Century French, Holy Water Stoup or Font of Champleve Enamel and Marble

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

The hand painted enamel cross is decorated with a colourful motif in teal, rose, and yellow on a dark blue ground, the design further enhanced by its decorative form. The center stem...

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Antique Late 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel

19th Century in Jesus-Christ Cross in Natural Stone and Forged Iron, France
19th Century in Jesus-Christ Cross in Natural Stone and Forged Iron, France

19th Century in Jesus-Christ Cross in Natural Stone and Forged Iron, France

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR

This beautiful and tall crucifix carved in natural grey-stone is a very finely hand-carved religious cross dating from the late 19th century. The inscriptions "IHS 1889" can be read ...

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Antique 1880s French Religious Items

Materials

Limestone

Church Console Table, Late 19th Century, Original Polychromed Terracotta
Church Console Table, Late 19th Century, Original Polychromed Terracotta

Church Console Table, Late 19th Century, Original Polychromed Terracotta

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Church Console Table Circa 1880 / Late 19th Century Original Polychromed Terracotta France This beautiful console table, made in polychromed terracotta, comes from a french ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Terracotta

French Winery "Croix" Hand Carved in Limestone circa 1800s, France.
French Winery "Croix" Hand Carved in Limestone circa 1800s, France.

French Winery "Croix" Hand Carved in Limestone circa 1800s, France.

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Unique and rare. French winery Cross (Croix) hand carved in limestone circa 1800s. Abundance flowers sculpted at that period. Protection of the winery.         

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Antique 19th Century French Régence Religious Items

Materials

Limestone

LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND CARVED WOODEN CRUCIFIX
LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND CARVED WOODEN CRUCIFIX

LARGE ANTIQUE FRENCH HAND CARVED WOODEN CRUCIFIX

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Large 19th century French hand carved wooden crucifix. Superb detail.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Terracotta Sculpture of St Paul
19th Century Terracotta Sculpture of St Paul

19th Century Terracotta Sculpture of St Paul

Unavailable

H 76.78 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Terracotta Sculpture of St Paul

Located in Brussels, BE

Painted in white in the 20 century,this sculpture has keep his own polychromie in lower part.

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20th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Terracotta

Tabernacle or Dome 19th century Gilded very Big
Tabernacle or Dome 19th century Gilded very Big

Tabernacle or Dome 19th century Gilded very Big

Unavailable

H 55.12 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in

Tabernacle or Dome 19th century Gilded very Big

Located in UTRECHT, NL

A wonderful 19th century French tabernacle or dome. Made from wood and plaster. With beautiful gilt remnants. The piece has a wonderful patina. An impressive piece for an eclectic ...

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Column "Croix du Christ" Hand Carved in Limestone, France, circa 1830
Column "Croix du Christ" Hand Carved in Limestone, France, circa 1830

Column "Croix du Christ" Hand Carved in Limestone, France, circa 1830

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

A rare antique column "Croix du Christ" hand carved in limestone circa 1830 from France. Great quality of Funerary Art Work from the 19th century in France, Europe.  

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Religious Items

Materials

Limestone

Antique French Menorah
Antique French Menorah

Antique French Menorah

Unavailable

H 26.25 in W 19 in

Antique French Menorah

Located in Nashville, TN

Beautiful hand forged iron menorahs from France (2 AVAILABLE) converted into lamp

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Crucifixion Jesus
French Cast Iron Crucifixion Jesus

French Cast Iron Crucifixion Jesus

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 43.31 in D 7.09 in

French Cast Iron Crucifixion Jesus

Located in Fitzroy, Victoria

19th century. Beautifully modelled, with wonderful patination and lichen growth.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Iron

19th Century Grand Tour Souvenirs Palais Royale Gold & Ebony Necessaire
19th Century Grand Tour Souvenirs Palais Royale Gold & Ebony Necessaire

19th Century Grand Tour Souvenirs Palais Royale Gold & Ebony Necessaire

Located in London, GB

Early 19th Century Grand Tour Souvenirs Palais Royale French Empire Ebonized Fragrance Necessaire with Gold Gilt Bottles & A Sèvres Panel This is truly an important and stunning pie...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Vanity Items

Materials

Bronze, Gilt Metal

French Cast Iron Cross
French Cast Iron Cross

French Cast Iron Cross

Unavailable

H 51 in W 32 in D 0.5 in

French Cast Iron Cross

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a French cast iron Cross that was formerly a grave marker in the late 19th Century. It is fitted into a cement base measuring 12 wide by 10 deep by 9.5 inches high. The bas...

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Antique 19th Century French Revival Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Exceptional Crystal Flask with Enameled Gold Box
Late 19th Century Exceptional Crystal Flask with Enameled Gold Box

Late 19th Century Exceptional Crystal Flask with Enameled Gold Box

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional conical flask made of faceted crystal. The flask is set in an openwork mount made of gold and royal blue enamel and intricately sculpted with scrollwork motifs. A large m...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vanity Items

Materials

18k Gold

Large French Crucifix with Carved Relic
Large French Crucifix with Carved Relic

Large French Crucifix with Carved Relic

Unavailable

H 41 in W 18 in D 7.5 in

Large French Crucifix with Carved Relic

Located in Charleston, SC

Large French Crucifix Hand Painted with Sacred Heart Relic.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Plaster

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19th Century French Items For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 19th century French items for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 19th century French items — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. 19th century French items have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 19th century French items made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. 19th century French items have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Interi, Alfred Corneau and Andre Favier are consistently popular.

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Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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