Antique Altar

altar or in small niches around the church. Condition: Overall good condition minor imperfection to a

dark hair. Such devotional figures were central to household and church altars, often dressed in

divine light. These works were often used in altars, chapels, or private devotions, especially among

detailing and provide a solid foundation, making these suitable for display on an altar or sacred space

substantial, this sculpture would have functioned as a personal devotional object or altar figure, and today

master altar of the château chapel. Each plate focuses on a different group of figures rendered as

altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings. The vessel is a variation on the sacred oil

back indicates that the sculpture was intended for placement in a niche, small altar, or retable

of an altar setting, where it would have served as a visible reminder of Christ’s universal reign

monumental wine barrel adorned with vine branches, reminiscent of a profane altar, around which an exuberant

16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed sculpture and altar of Saint Isidore, Patron of

home altar.

mounting above a console, mantel, or altar-style table, and equally compelling in traditional, Spanish

upward, creating a dramatic vertical presence whether displayed on a console, credenza, mantel, or altar

temples or household altars, valued for their sincerity rather than formal academic style. This piece

octagonal repoussé bases. Originally used as butter-lamp holders on an altar, they have been—and can be—used

West Gallery 8. 744 Altar Piece, Italian - Memorial Hall 9. 2351 Battle of the Birds & Beasts (appears

di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars

Ensembles – vermutlich eines Altars oder einer prunkvollen Wanddekoration – konzipiert waren. Fassung

work—one that has long held a central place on the main altar of my home gallery. Aside from the

relatively small size indicates a functional liturgical use (chapel, secondary altar or monastic context

Pantanello, illustrates an ornate marble altar said to have been recovered among the ruins of Hadrian’s Villa

would have been placed at a temple or altar as an act of devotion and prayer. The bull is rendered with

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for

over a burning altar. To the front and sides of the figure are two inkwells. The flame in the middle is

altar candelabra featuring several lights, usually seven, arranged in a pyramidal shape. They are of

complement the central cross, forming a harmonious devotional ensemble intended for altar use or a private

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

assembled into altar fronts. In contrast, Limoges developed the production of complete objects rather than

once adorned a church altar or devotional niche. The wear and patina accumulated over centuries only

inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the

base border of repeating leaf tips, while the broad lower field is centered by an altar- or fountain

altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings. The vessel is a variation of the sacred oil

or domestic altar. (Ref: NY11039-mkkx)

, lending warmth and authenticity to its patina. Likely once part of an architectural interior, altar, or

Certosa di Pavia, commissioned by the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza, for the altar of the second chapel

, usually displayed in a tokonoma or butsudan "Buddhist altar". It is an ornament or figure, especially one

1968 to 1974, when it was last removed from the Bernini altar. That study concluded that it was not a

architectural altar or portal design, characterized by a harmonious combination of Gothic revival and

a lamp placed on an altar, symbolizing remembrance and eternal light. The inscription around reads

/brazier depicting the rain god Tlaloc from the El Chanal area in Colima. This would be placed in an altar

altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings. The vessel is a variation on the sacred oil

an altar, carried in religious procession, or installed within a mission-style interior — and today

long coat rendered with crisp linear detail. Classical buildings and an altar frame the scene

former liturgical splendor. Likely created for a chapel or private altar, this piece reflects the

second plate illustrates a tall processional or altar shrine crowned with a cross finial, conceived as

the sun above the altar and candle stick holders on the altar. the pillars have the initial B & J

with a spike for holding the candle, is frequently found in Buddhist temple altars. These are likely

, richly decorated ceiling, and distant altar are rendered with exceptional clarity by Philippe Benoist

A glorious pair of Italian giltwood altar candlesticks from the 1500’s; equally impressive is that

intimate yet powerful presence—ideal for a cabinet, altar, or scholarly collection. A rare and spiritually

religious antiques! From important historical relics, altar tables, altarpiece, reredos, tabernacle

. These figures would sit beautifully on a display shelf, altar, or desk, serving as daily reminders of

-gilt bronze, likely formed part of a larger liturgical object such as a portable altar, reliquary, or

or chapel use, this antique French candelabra now works perfectly as a table centerpiece, altar

altar frontals, wall hangings, or chapel adornments. The textile retains its historic character, with