Antique Altar

still popular amongst the non-secular, often found on altars in churches. Most modern collectors will

altar, emphasizing the powerful rhythm of the ancient columns and the austere harmony of early Christian

A stunning 18th century iron lectern from France, intended to be used on the altar to display a

Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as

iconography popularized in the early 20th century for home altars and private devotion.

for churches, schools, and private home altars. The multilingual caption along the lower margin

, altar vessel, historicist design, royal chapel, European decorative arts, large folio prints, antique

Upper part of an altar niche, from the Spanish Baroque period, in the shape of a shell, which in

ornamented altar, with small staffage figures providing scale and quiet animation. The result is both

sculpture and inscriptions. The composition is centered on a monumental funerary altar with sculpted relief

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

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

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period porcelain altar vase from the 19th century with hand-painted figures

No. 4 of the fifteenth-century series shows an ecclesiastical scene unfolding at the altar, likely a

elegance and complexity. It is comparable to that of the wing relief of the former high altar of the parish

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

, meant to be clothed in elaborate garments, with the shoes anchoring the feet to a processional or altar

. This detailed scene reveals intricate carved woodwork, ancestral altars, hanging lanterns, painted wall

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

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

Italian work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra dura

rosary or small reliquary ornament. Busts of this scale were typically displayed on private altars

, household items, or even as altars for ancestor worship. Size: 39.5n H x 44in W x 17.5in D Door opening

Pair of brass altar pricket candlesticks. Circa 1890. H 61cm x W 20cm x D 20cm

designed as grand altar or salon candlesticks, they have been sensitively converted into functional table

created as a seat cover or altar rug, reflecting the Peking tradition of blending elegance with auspicious

, dressed in elaborate traditional costume, kneel and gather before a glowing altar. Their expressions and

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

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

Antique wooden and plaster panel, altar frontal, lacquered with a white plaster base with carved

** (Luke I, 5–20). While serving as priest, Zechariah stands before the altar of incense when the angel

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

such as an altar canopy, ceiling composition, or architectural ensemble. The dynamic pose, with gently

decorative vocabulary, likely Italian in origin despite earlier Northern associations. 4. Altar Cross

intended to flank an altar, these candlesticks have been masterfully converted into a symmetrical pair of

dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked goods, and other

. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye toward the distant altar and the grand architectural axes

. Its compact yet powerful presence makes it ideal for personal altars or as a unique decorative

the Grand Altar of the Troubat Church. Belonging to the Bréche family, Portor des Pyrénées is

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

a church altar and now serve as striking decorative objects or collectors' items, perfect for any

probably originally intended for a chapel, altar or a private devotional space. -- Oil on canvas, arched

Obverse: COMMVNIS. QVOS. CAVSA. MOVET. SOCIAT, three soldiers at altar in which are engraved the

fragments were traditionally used to embellish temple facades or altars, contributing to the artistic and

This is an iconic near pair of 18th century bronze altar sticks that are either Spanish or Italian

. Most likely a memorial piece that was originally part of a decorative altar. European. 19th century.

rural communities, private home altars, or local chapels.

, serving both as personal altars and symbols of prosperity. This example, with its original surface and

chapel or private altar. Today, it stands as an evocative object for display in historical interiors

lacquered gold flower stem was made for a Buddhist 19th century temple altar. Its flower blossoms and leaves

, ensuring proper altar presence ⭐ Dimensions 19”H x 7”W x 4.5”D ⭐ Condition Silver upper section: good

finely engraved frontispiece features three classical draped figures approaching an altar of burning

A Qing Dynasty carved altar console table from the 19th century, with everted flanges, mythical

was in a church for altar decoration. The painted base is out of wood.

. Dimensions: 61 (h) x 34 (w) x 15 (d) cm. Heavy oak statue. Probably part of an altar or pulpit. Flemish or

Each silvered brass urn with handles likely originated as decorative altar urns, having velvet

An impressive pair of altar or table candlesticks made of turned and carved wood, lacquered in deep