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Altar Frontal

Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Italian church antependium altar frontal, acquired from the estate of the iconic
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Antique 19th Century Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
larger, 2-piece altar frontal panel.
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

18th Century marble coffee table
Located in Firenze, FI
motifs. The table top comes from an altar frontal of a chapel or church and dates back to the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Travertine, Marble

18th Century marble coffee table
18th Century marble coffee table
H 15.75 in W 53.55 in D 26.38 in
LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel
Located in Marbella, ES
production of single plates by order, which were then mounted on an object or joined together to form altar
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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gilt Bronze Enamel Travel Altar Triptych
Located in New York, NY
An antique Catholic gilt bronze travel altar triptych case featuring inside a crucifix cross set
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Religious Items

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Gilt Bronze Enamel Travel Altar Triptych
Antique Gilt Bronze Enamel Travel Altar Triptych
No Reserve
H 26.25 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
are six frontal scars treated with rectangular cavities in which should have inserts nutshells. In
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts

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Hardwood

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
reliquary-bust was destined to be seen frontally. It may have been placed against a wall, upon an altar. The
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Wood

16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
Romanesque Madonna - 1175/80
Located in Wien, Wien
compact size (approx. 35 cm) as well as the high quality indicate its production for the precious altar
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15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Romanesque Madonna - 1175/80
Romanesque Madonna - 1175/80
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H 17.33 in W 7.88 in
Collection of Dagari Spirit Figures From Burkina Faso
Located in Hudson, NY
ideals of Lobi Figural carving. They are mostly frontal in presentation and aspect, enigmatic and
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Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture of "Heroine" by théophile François Somme
By Théophile François Somme
Located in Oakland, CA
“Heroine” by Theophile Francois Somme is a dramatic and richly detailed Art Nouveau sculpture in bronze and chryselephantine created, circa 1920. This exceptional piece has finely ca...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Grand Tour' bronze bust, traditionally described as Dionysus (Dionysos), after the original excavated at the Villa of the Papyri in 1754; by the Sabatino and Sons foundry, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Dinner
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 66 pieces...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Five Clawed Dragon Chinese Silk and Metallic Thread Embroidered Textile
Located in Ferrara, IT
In this amazing textile, dragons with five claws are flying among the clouds and seem to be protecting a very special diamond. In the past, the dragon was a symbol of power and luck....
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Textiles

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique Chinese Gold Silk Dragon Embroidery Panel, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Framed Eastern Textile Panel A good quality depiction of a dragon using raised stumpwork and different stitches of silk thread on a gold silk satin background. Does have so...
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Antique 19th Century Textiles

Materials

Silk, Thread, Wood

Antique Haviland Limoges France Chocolate Tea Coffee Pot Floral Rose Teapot 10"
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century large Haviland & Co Limoges porcelain chocolate / tea pot. Tall with scalloped base and upper edge, ribbon shaped handle, hand painted with springs of pink roses a...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Antique Chinese Textile
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A spectacular antique Chinese embroidery panel dated from (circa 19th century), professionally framed with linen mat, purchased from Antique Chinese collector This example, entailed ...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Bamboo

Framed Antique Chinese Textile
Framed Antique Chinese Textile
H 31.25 in W 18 in D 0.75 in
Immaculate Virgin Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Workshop of Pietro da Cortona, born as Pietro Berrettini (Cortona 1597 - Rome 1669) Attributable to Lazzaro Baldi (Pistoia 1622 - Rome 1703) Immaculate Madonna subduing the Dragon, w...
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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. excellent condition, Measures: 4.75” x 2.25...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Porcelain

Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in Wilson, NC
This Chinese silk embroidery depicts Mandarin figures, birds, elephants, butterflies, dragonflies, and willow trees. It is framed with a molded oak frame.   
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Antique 1860s Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk, Glass, Oak

Chinese Silk Embroidery
Chinese Silk Embroidery
H 73.38 in W 35.63 in D 1.13 in
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with la...
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Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Iron

Antique 1850's Limoges Coffee Pot & Lidded Sugar Bowl Gold Squash Blossom
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
Incredibly scarce and wonderful John Vogt & Cie (pre- Tressemanes & Vogt) Limoges France tall coffee pot and matching large, lidded sugar bowl. The coffee pot is 10" tall with squash...
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Saucer Set of 5, Japan
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of 4 blue and white saucer plates. Each plate features a painted scene of a pagoda, set atop a hill surrounded by flora and fauna. Birds fly above the pagoda, Japanese men in...
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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing. Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commiss...
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Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

George II Tilt Top Tea Table, With Pie Crust Top
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine ca. 1760 English single board mahogany tilt top tea table, the pedestal base carved as a substantial and handsome fluted column resting on finely carved downswept legs with ca...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Chinese Embroidered Blue Silk Robe in a Plexiglass Box, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
Chinese embroidered blue silk robe in a plexiglass box, Qing dynasty. Late 19th century, beautifully custom framed in Plexy glass frame to keep it in excellent condition, from an imp...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

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Silk

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Polychrome Reliquary Bust of a Monk
Located in Paris, FR
flat and not carved which demonstrates the reliquary-bust was destined to be seen frontally. It may
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Antique 16th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Giltwood

Polychrome Reliquary Bust of a Monk
Polychrome Reliquary Bust of a Monk
H 19.69 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in
Monumental Antique Italian Religious Altar Frontal Tapestry Panel
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive Italian church altar frontal panel, aquired from the estate of the iconic American
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Early 20th Century Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embroidered in colored wools with floral sprays, flower filled cornucopias and metal thread detailing. The background is embroidered with white bugle beads which reflect light givin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embroidered in colored wools with floral sprays, flower filled cornucopias and metal thread detailing. The background is embroidered with white bugle beads which reflect light giving...
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
H 38.5 in W 89.5 in D 2 in
St George and the Dragon Hand-Painted Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for altars and altar frontals, furniture and furnishings, lichgates and memorials that helped to
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2010s English Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

17th c. Italian Walnut Columns
Located in New York, NY
Altar columns. Fine diagonal frontal carving. Beautifully sculptured Corinthian capitals.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Pedestals and Columns

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Walnut

Madonna del Cardellino
Located in Milano, IT
wasnear a wall or over a small altar that privileged a frontal fruition.  
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Antique 16th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Madonna del Cardellino
Madonna del Cardellino
H 23.43 in W 10.83 in D 7.88 in
Reginald Hallward Dove Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
Seller." Reginald Hallward (1858-1948) Dove Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour 9x16 cm Born on the
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Reginald Hallward Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour Edwardian 1920
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948) Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour with whitening 5.5x16 cm Born on the Isle
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Reginald Hallward Original Design for Rose Pink Altar Frontal c.1910 Watercolour
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948) Five Rows of Hearts with Chalice Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour 8.5x15.5cm Born on
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Reginald Hallward Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts & Chalice Gouache c.1920
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948) Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts with Chalice Watercolour 4.25x13cm Born on the Isle
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Gouache

Chinese Important Antique Hand carved Wooden Shrine, Qing dynasty 1644-1912
Located in South Burlington, VT
structure with typical swooping roof line with attached roof ornaments and frontal scroll work and featuring
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Silver and Gold Sculpture of a Flowering Urn
Located in New York, NY
made as a decoration for a grand residence. Flowering urns on altars were seen frontally, and typically
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Antique 1710s Italian Baroque Urns

Materials

Metal

Shere Church altar and ornaments watercolour by Louis Osman FRIBA
By Louis Osman
Located in London, GB
Osman's delicate watercolour depicting Shere Church's interior, which features splendid altar frontals and
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Metallic Embroidered Antependium
Located in Sausalito, CA
Late 17th or early 18th Century silk and metallic embroidered antependium (altar frontal) from
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Art

Rare Renaissance Italian Bronze by Niccolo Rocatagliata
By Niccolo Roccatagliata
Located in Louisville, KY
Redemption' in St. Moise and the altar frontal, depicting a musical entombement. He may have worked in Genoa
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Altar table
Located in New York, NY
Country style elm wood altar table with frontal sliding panel doors
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Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Altar table
Altar table
H 32 in W 43.5 in D 20 in
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Altar Frontal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic altar frontal available at 1stDibs. An altar frontal — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an altar frontal — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right altar frontal, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Reginald Hallward each produced at least one beautiful altar frontal that is worth considering.

How Much is a Altar Frontal?

An altar frontal can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,421, while the lowest priced sells for $279 and the highest can go for as much as $360,000.