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19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths

$1,680Sale Price|30% Off

H 25.2 in W 58.27 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot features two Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, remarkable examples of sacred

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS
AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS

$3,947 / set

W 25.2 in L 58.27 in

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS

Located in Madrid, ES

AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS in velvet embroidered with gold and silver thread

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Velvet

19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths

$420Sale Price|30% Off

H 20.48 in W 37.41 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot comprises four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th to early 20th century

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

$630Sale Price|30% Off

H 10.63 in W 11.42 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, representing the rich

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths

$525Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot comprises three altar cloths of Portuguese origin, dating from the 19th century, and

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This collection consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, each representing

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s
Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s

Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1900 / religious banners / fabric / Antique / Religious Two antique catholic altar

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Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

$840Sale Price|30% Off

H 24.81 in W 14.97 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot comprises five Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, each representing

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths

19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths

$840Sale Price|30% Off

H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot presents a set of four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, which

Category

19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

$840Sale Price|30% Off

H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 0.4 in

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths

Located in Porto, PT

This lot features five Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, exemplifying the exquisite

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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wood

Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral
Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral

Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral

$4,737

H 104.73 in W 74.81 in D 0.04 in

Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral

Located in Ferrara, IT

, wall hanging, or altar cloth, denoting wealth and status. The vibrant silk threads in hues of burgundy

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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wool

Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel  Kashmir c. Late 19th Century
Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel  Kashmir c. Late 19th Century

Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel Kashmir c. Late 19th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

, altar cloths, or decorative throws, their primary role was to signal wealth, refinement, and devotion

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wool

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

$4,615

H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The

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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

$4,615

H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one

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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

$4,615

H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one

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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

$4,615

H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one

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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

symbols of sanctity and purity: lilies, rosary beads, devotional books, and the deep red cloth of an altar

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Early 20th Century German Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Paper

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Antique Altar Cloth Sections
Antique Altar Cloth Sections

Antique Altar Cloth Sections

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H 18 in W 54 in

Antique Altar Cloth Sections

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Set of Three Silk with Gold Metalic Embroidered Alter Clothes, See photos for emboridery details. Could be used for Window Valances or made into handsome pillows.

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19th Century European Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Gold

A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)
A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)

A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)

Located in Austin, TX

A large Japanese temple altar cloth, known as an uchishiki. Made of finely woven silk brocade

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19th Century Japanese Antique Altar Cloth

Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth
Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth

Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by VICKI SHIBA Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth A ceremonial cloth

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Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Silk

Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth
Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth

Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth

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H 0.79 in W 59.06 in D 84.65 in

Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth

Located in Fukuoka, JP

its craftsmanship. The altar cloth is emblazoned with a pair of imperial dragons soaring amidst

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Gold

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one piece, or composed of two

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland
Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland

Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland

Located in Dublin, Ireland

silver, the firm made small wooden decorative items to include Barometers and altar cloths for churches

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Brass

17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair
17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair

17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

17th Century Altar Cloth Fragments Framed in a bois dore frame with green behind glass Made of hand

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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Metallic Thread

Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet 'Khaden'
Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet 'Khaden'

Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet 'Khaden'

Located in Point Richmond, CA

evokes joy and serenity. This composition refers to silk patchwork geometric altar cloths that were

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Wool, Cotton

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel

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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel

Located in Madrid, ES

), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one piece, or composed of two

Category

17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Porcelain

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude)

Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude)

Located in New York, NY

representations of the Señora de la Soledad, represents a sculpted depiction of the Virgin set atop an altar

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner
Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner

Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique reen and gold ecclesiastical embroidery altar cloth or banner. Woven silk textile with

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19th Century Italian Regency Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Metallic Thread

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18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror

$780

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...

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18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early 17th Century School of Peter Paul Rubens “The Holy Family” Oil on Canvas
Early 17th Century School of Peter Paul Rubens “The Holy Family” Oil on Canvas

Early 17th Century School of Peter Paul Rubens “The Holy Family” Oil on Canvas

Located in Doha, QA

This is an absolutely incredible early 17th century oil on canvas painting representing Holy Family-Virgin Mary, St.Joseph, St. Elisabeth, John the Baptist and Baby Jesus. Sir Peter ...

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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs

Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs

Located in Essex, MA

Period Russian neoclassical table with original planter insert. Attributed to Heinrich Gambs. Ebony and figured birch, brass inlay. Top bearing family monogram. Original ormolu mount...

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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

$3,552

H 32.75 in W 18 in D 10.25 in

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

An exceptional Dutch marquetry walnut toilet mirror with flower inlays in bone and woods. Original colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted ...

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1730s Dutch Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Walnut

17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures
17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures

17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

17th century French School circle of Nicolas Poussin (French 1594-1665) "Figures in Arcadia" oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, England co...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Beautiful big bucket vase with two steel handles, Famille verte. Excellent decorated with women and young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback. Elegant precious Chinese...

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18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

18th Century Polychrome Delft Oil and Vinegar Stand
18th Century Polychrome Delft Oil and Vinegar Stand

18th Century Polychrome Delft Oil and Vinegar Stand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

18th Century polychrome Delft oil and vinegar stand in Imari flower decorations.

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Delft

Saint Jerome, Antwerp, 16th century, circa 1550, cercle of Lambert Van Noort
Saint Jerome, Antwerp, 16th century, circa 1550, cercle of Lambert Van Noort

Saint Jerome, Antwerp, 16th century, circa 1550, cercle of Lambert Van Noort

Located in PARIS, FR

Saint Jerome in the desert Cercle of Lambert Van Noort (1520-1571, Antwerp) Antwerp School, mid-16th century Oil on oak panel. Dimensions: panel h. 69 cm (27.16 in), l. 52.5 cm (20.6...

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16th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Myth of Ganymede riding astride Zeus as an eagle oil on canvas
Myth of Ganymede riding astride Zeus as an eagle oil on canvas

Myth of Ganymede riding astride Zeus as an eagle oil on canvas

Located in Hudson, NY

Ganymede was a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, known for his compelling beauty. Because of his alluring good looks, Ganymede was abducted by Zeus to serve as cup-bearer in Olympus....

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Early 19th Century Italian School Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century by Mexican Maestro Virgin of Solitude Oil on Canvas
17th Century by Mexican Maestro Virgin of Solitude Oil on Canvas

17th Century by Mexican Maestro Virgin of Solitude Oil on Canvas

Located in Milano, Lombardia

17th Century Mexican Maestro Title: Virgin of Solitude Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 165 x 123 cm - with frame 194 x 152 cm Black painted, carved, sculpted and gui...

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17th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century.
Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century.

Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century. With monogram (illegible) and dated (right ear of the saint). Oil on oak panel showing a thin, elderl...

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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Altar Cloth

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Other

The Resurrection of Christ

The Resurrection of Christ

Located in New York, NY

Provenance: with “Mr. Scheer,” Vienna, by July 1918; where acquired by: Jindřich Waldes, Prague, 1918–1941; thence by descent to: Private Collection, New York Literature: Rudolf K...

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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Tempera, Panel

Head of the Virgin

Head of the Virgin

Located in New York, NY

Provenance: Private Collection, Paraguay. This unpublished Head of the Virgin is a new addition to the rich corpus of paintings by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. While the artist freque...

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18th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Triumph of Bacchus" after Diego Velázquez, Signed M. De Saivin 1897
"The Triumph of Bacchus" after Diego Velázquez, Signed M. De Saivin 1897

"The Triumph of Bacchus" after Diego Velázquez, Signed M. De Saivin 1897

By Diego Velã¡zquez

Located in Tarzana, CA

The Triumph of Bacchus" late 19th century oil painting on canvas after Diego Velázquez. Signed and dated: M. De Saivin, 1897 Dimensions: Canvas: 35.5" x 48" (90 cm x 122 cm) Fr...

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1890s Spanish Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Painting Grape and Melon Eaters After Bartolome' Murillo 18th Century
Antique Painting Grape and Melon Eaters After Bartolome' Murillo 18th Century

Antique Painting Grape and Melon Eaters After Bartolome' Murillo 18th Century

By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Located in London, GB

This is a delightful antique Spanish oil on canvas painting after Bartolome' Esteban Murillo, depicting two peasant boys eating grapes and melon, Circa 1780 in date.  It features a ...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas

Italian Francesco or Pietro Graziani Neapolitan battle scene, 17th/18th Century
Italian Francesco or Pietro Graziani Neapolitan battle scene, 17th/18th Century

Italian Francesco or Pietro Graziani Neapolitan battle scene, 17th/18th Century

Located in CH

Francesco or Pietro Graziani (active Naples/Rome, 17th–18th Century) Neapolitan Battle Scene, 17th/18th Century Oil on Canvas An atmospheric battle scene attributed to Francesco or ...

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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

Materials

Canvas

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Antique Altar Cloth For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique altar cloth for your home. An antique altar cloth — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique altar cloth — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique altar cloth is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Arts and Crafts and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique altar cloth has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Altar Cloth?

An antique altar cloth can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,319, while the lowest priced sells for $256 and the highest can go for as much as $360,000.