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Antique Russian Orthodox Icon St. Helena & Constantine Marcarius True Cross 1820
Antique Russian Orthodox Icon St. Helena & Constantine Marcarius True Cross 1820

Antique Russian Orthodox Icon St. Helena & Constantine Marcarius True Cross 1820

Located in Portland, OR

painted with egg tempera on wooden panel, depicts the "True Cross" to the center with Saint Marcarius I

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Antique 1820s Russian Revival Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Print of St. Helena Discovering the True Cross, Circa 1840
Antique Print of St. Helena Discovering the True Cross, Circa 1840

Antique Print of St. Helena Discovering the True Cross, Circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

shows a scene from the New Testament; St. Helena Discovering the True Cross.’ This print originates

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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Located in New York, NY

the true cross or a Passion relic. References: a similar reliquary cross, 9th-12th century, is in the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Piero Della Francesca by Alessandro Angelini
Piero Della Francesca by Alessandro Angelini

Piero Della Francesca by Alessandro Angelini

Located in valatie, NY

the cycle of frescoes The History of the True Cross in the church of San Francesco in the Tuscan town

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Circa 1950s French René Gourdon Cast Bronze Stations of the Cross Plaques
Circa 1950s French René Gourdon Cast Bronze Stations of the Cross Plaques

Circa 1950s French René Gourdon Cast Bronze Stations of the Cross Plaques

By René Gourdon

Located in London, England

whether this is in fact true. Cross Dimensions: Depth: 2.5cm Width: 24cm Height: 24cm Bronze Plaque

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Arita Ghendi Edo Period Kendi Flowers
Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Arita Ghendi Edo Period Kendi Flowers

Antique 17C Japanese Porcelain Blue White Arita Ghendi Edo Period Kendi Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

spout—was influenced by Southeast Asian and Islamic vessel forms, making it a true cross-cultural object

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Antique 17th Century Edo Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

c1890 Works of George John Whyte-Melville
c1890 Works of George John Whyte-Melville

c1890 Works of George John Whyte-Melville

By George Whyte-Melville

Located in Bath, GB

. M. or N. - Three plates. Songs and Verses The True Cross - Two plates. Contraband - Two plates

Category

Antique 1890s British Books

Materials

Paper

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Located in Forney, TX

that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape. Relics of the True Cross became

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Bronze

18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary
18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary

18th/19th Century Italian Baroque Silvered Metal Altar Monstrance Reliquary

Located in Forney, TX

display relics such as the bodies of saints.Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

The Blush Crossfield: A Vintage Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Poise
The Blush Crossfield: A Vintage Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Poise

The Blush Crossfield: A Vintage Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Poise

Located in Dallas, TX

confidence of understatement that defines true Nordic elegance. The iconic cross motifs are softened through

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Table Bell (1937)
Antique George VI Sterling Silver Table Bell (1937)

Antique George VI Sterling Silver Table Bell (1937)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

from the true representation of this antique cross handle silver table bell. Dimensions Width 6.7cm

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Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

By Zeki Müren

Located in Dallas, TX

star-cross motifs. Staying true to Retro Art Deco style, this vintage Turkish Sivas rug beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant, Rare Lamp Hans Agne Jakobsson
Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant, Rare Lamp Hans Agne Jakobsson

Vintage Hans Agne Jakobsson Pendant, Rare Lamp Hans Agne Jakobsson

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

it is a true cross over between industrial and functional design. A must have for every home, bar

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary & Jesus St. George & Dragon 1800
Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary & Jesus St. George & Dragon 1800

Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary & Jesus St. George & Dragon 1800

Located in Portland, OR

. The base with four panels; the two central panels with the true cross to the center held by a pair of

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Antique 1790s Greek Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

believed to be of the true holy cross. Probably dating from the 17th century (1600s) and originating from

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Antique Late 17th/Early 18th Century Carved Wood Crucifix -1Y51
Antique Late 17th/Early 18th Century Carved Wood Crucifix -1Y51

Antique Late 17th/Early 18th Century Carved Wood Crucifix -1Y51

Located in Bordeaux, FR

figure of Christ on the cross A true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of its time A unique and

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Antique Late 17th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style
Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Retro Art Deco Style

Located in Dallas, TX

art forms and outlined with small star-cross motifs. Staying true to Retro Art Deco style, this

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Bauhaus Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Poggioli Chest of Drawers in Burl Wood and Brass, 1970s
Poggioli Chest of Drawers in Burl Wood and Brass, 1970s

Poggioli Chest of Drawers in Burl Wood and Brass, 1970s

Located in Conversano, IT

vertical and horizontal bands in solid brass—true golden lines that cross the structure, creating a refined

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Vintage 1970s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

16th Century Spanish Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails
16th Century Spanish Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails

16th Century Spanish Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails

Located in Stamford, CT

of the Crucifixion, maybe even the nails used on the True Cross? The largest a Nine Inch Nail

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Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen
A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen

A Miniature 17th Century Greek Icon Triptych of St. Constantine & St. Helen

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

(Konstantinos) & Saint Helen (Eleni) flanking the True Cross. The interior surface of the hinged panels

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Antique 17th Century Greek Other Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 1900s Finest Handcarved Wood Corpus of Christ Sculpture for Wall Mounting
Early 1900s Finest Handcarved Wood Corpus of Christ Sculpture for Wall Mounting

Early 1900s Finest Handcarved Wood Corpus of Christ Sculpture for Wall Mounting

Located in Lisse, NL

Marvelous wooden crucifix sculpture and a true religious work of art. For many, the cross in

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque 18th Century Rock Crystal True Cross Reliquary Relic
Italian Baroque 18th Century Rock Crystal True Cross Reliquary Relic

Italian Baroque 18th Century Rock Crystal True Cross Reliquary Relic

Located in London, GB

A magnificent 18th Century Baroque Gilded bronze Cross, with a rock crystal true cross relic

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Visvim/Shiprock Dark Mud Manta

Visvim/Shiprock Dark Mud Manta

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H 36 in W 60.25 in D 0.5 in

Visvim/Shiprock Dark Mud Manta

By Hiroki Nakamura

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Nakamura, this handwoven manta is the result of a true cross-cultural collaboration. Woven from natural

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2010s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Wool

17th Century Oil Painting "The Ecstasy Saint Teresa of Avila" by Peter Van Lindt
17th Century Oil Painting "The Ecstasy Saint Teresa of Avila" by Peter Van Lindt

17th Century Oil Painting "The Ecstasy Saint Teresa of Avila" by Peter Van Lindt

By Peter Van Lint

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Maria del Popolo with the Legend of the True Cross. In addition to religious commissions, the artist

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Paintings

19th Century Green Jade Pendant
19th Century Green Jade Pendant

19th Century Green Jade Pendant

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H 2 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in

19th Century Green Jade Pendant

Located in SOMIS, CA

all wishes come true". The foo dog crosses over to the back where you can observe his muscular statue

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Jade

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,220 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

Category

20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross
A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross

Located in Norton, MA

A vintage Russian Orthodox silver-tone priest's cross. The front side is decorated with a relief depiction of Jesus Christ. Inscription in Church Slavonic on the backside: Image, be ...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'
Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'

Opulent 18th Century Baroque Reliquary of Blood of Saint St. Francis '15th Cent'

Located in North Miami, FL

Opulent 18th century Baroque carved giltwood reliquary (a container for relics) monstrance with curled scroll design. It houses a first-class relic of the blood of the15th Century sa...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Rococo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...

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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design
19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design

19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century pair of ornate gilded relicquaries made of brass with a gilt finish. The feature highly decorative Baroque or Rococo-style detailing, including intricate scrollwork, f...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

$1,400

H 14.5 in Dm 9 in

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Russian Religious Icon of St. John the Warrior, 19th Century
Russian Religious Icon of St. John the Warrior, 19th Century

Russian Religious Icon of St. John the Warrior, 19th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Russia / 19th century / Icon St. John the Warrior / wood / Religious A striking 19th-century Russian icon depicting St. John the Warrior, painted with exceptional attention to deta...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Russian Icon Painting Theotokos Vladimir Madonna Mother Mary Child Jesus Christ
Russian Icon Painting Theotokos Vladimir Madonna Mother Mary Child Jesus Christ

Russian Icon Painting Theotokos Vladimir Madonna Mother Mary Child Jesus Christ

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully engaging, darkly nuanced Theotokos of Vladimir Russian icon (or possibly Our Lady of Kazan Icon/Mother of God of Kazan) tempera painting (and possibly gold leaf) on a w...

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$62,033Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848
Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848

Located in New York, NY

Superb Moscow School antique Russian vermeil silver and enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator, All Powerful, Sustainer of the World Moscow, 1848 The icon of Christ Pantocrator is one of ...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

19th C. Russian Icon Depicting St. Zossima & St. Savaati of Solovetsk
19th C. Russian Icon Depicting St. Zossima & St. Savaati of Solovetsk

19th C. Russian Icon Depicting St. Zossima & St. Savaati of Solovetsk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 19th-century Russian icon features St. Zossima and St. Savvati of the Solovetsky Monastery. The saints are depicted in a traditional Byzantine style, characterized by their elon...

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Antique 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Wood

Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853
Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853

Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853

Located in New York, NY

Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon Moscow, 1853 Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver Enamel Pendant Icon of Kazan Mother of God
Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver Enamel Pendant Icon of Kazan Mother of God

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver Enamel Pendant Icon of Kazan Mother of God

By Erik Kollin

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite antique Russian vermeil silver and cloisonne enamel pendant icon depicting Our Lady of Kazan, Kazanskaya Bogomater. Assayer's mark for Ivan Sergeyevitch Lebedkin, Moscow ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel

18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John
18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John

18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John

$4,200

H 12 in W 10.75 in D 1.5 in

18/19th Century Russian Icon of St. John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18/19th Century Russian icon of St. John (Angel of the Desert); shown holding a kind of salver, and in it — if we see it up close — is depicted the naked child Christ, lying down, sy...

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Antique 18th Century Russian Paintings

Materials

Wood

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