Antique Altar

Beautifully constructed from walnut and olive wood veneer with three drawers in an altar-like form. Exceptional patina. A true statement piece for any living area.

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty console (or Altar table) of good quality. Beautifully carved hongmu and with a rich patina.

The composition draws the viewer inward along the central axis of the nave toward the richly ornamented altar, with small staffage figures providing scale and quiet animation.

Its prototype likely came from the altar table of Chinese origin, and it was traditionally used in the temples for reading and studying Buddhism manuscripts during Goryeo period.

Ideal for collectors, altars, or tasteful décor, it brings genuine cultural heritage and timeless spiritual beauty to any space.

A high quality polychrome/famille rose bowl/altar dish from the 19th century. Delicate piece with unusual scene of a lotus pond Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery...

Zettler, Munich, 1874 Keywords: Bavarian royal art, liturgical vessels, ecclesiastical art, church treasure, Munich Residenz, Ludwig II Bavaria, German chromolithograph, 19th centur...

Supported by a graduated base ending with three round feet. Made in an altar pricket style with visible old repairs.

The piece likely served as a ceremonial cover, wall hanging, or altar cloth, denoting wealth and status. The vibrant silk threads in hues of burgundy, olive, ivory, and soft green co...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black lacquer altar console table from the early 19th century, with everted flanges, carved spandrels and openwork sides.

Peter’s Baldachin, documented with a later payment to Bernini for the clay models, and ‘as payment for the papier-mâché angels of said Altar’. Of the four angels, therefore, two were...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar side console table from the 19th century with two drawers, fretwork shelf and bronze hardware.

A high quality polychrome/famille rose bowl/altar dish from the 19th century. Delicate piece with unusual scene of flowers and fruits.

The perspective leads the viewer’s eye toward the distant altar and the grand architectural axes designed by Bernini and Maderno, creating a sense of depth and majesty characteristic...

Carved entirely in the round from solid wood, the figure was originally designed to be suspended, most likely as part of a church interior such as an altar canopy, ceiling compositio...

Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 21 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...

Each shelf is bordered with carved fretwork and raised on miniature cabriole legs, giving the impression of nested altar tables—an elegant nod to classical Chinese aesthetics.

Biography : Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889) is a Parisian goldsmith and bronze maker known above all for his liturgical objects (chalices, ciboriums, patens, monstrances, etc....

At the bottom of the sheet, a comprehensive **“Uitlegging”** (Explanation) provides a key to 18 architectural and ritual features, including: * A: The central pagoda with its massiv...

Such fragments were traditionally used to embellish temple facades or altars, contributing to the artistic and devotional atmosphere of these sacred spaces.

Originally designed as grand altar or salon candlesticks, they have been sensitively converted into functional table lamps while retaining their original sculptural integrity.

Extraction of this stone began in Antiquity, and its prestige is reflected in its use for the Grand Altar of the Troubat Church. Belonging to the Bréche family, Portor des Pyrénées i...

It is comparable to that of the wing relief of the former high altar of the parish church of Attenhofen from around 1515 (now in the Ulm Museum).

Such miniature icons were traditionally placed on private altars or carried as protective talismans, making them deeply personal expressions of faith.

The candleholders are fitted with original iron prickets for altar candles and present a striking decorative presence, ideal for use in classical or eclectic interiors.

The candelabras, each with five lights, have a base similar to those of the The table features small altars upon which semi-nude female figures stand, adorned with flowers and other ...

Dramatic and imposing at 45.5 inches tall, they are ideal as altar-style decor, statement floor candlesticks, or re-imagined as custom lamp bases.

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

A handsome antique Japanese bronze centerpiece for an altar table in the form of a spherical covered urn with a dragon head handles, raised pedestals base, and expressive Shishi tem...

Originally conceived as an altar or parade candelabra, the object was later converted into an electric lamp, as was often the case during the twentieth century.

Heavy hand-engraved tri-stand altar or church candlestick on lions feet. It was made in Scandinavia from solid brass.

These lamps originate from the rich South German tradition of decorative church furnishing: their original use was as altar flower arrangements, a lasting and maintenance-free altern...

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with leather back and seat The unusual size of the arms complete this exceptional pair of armchairs Measures: Height to arms 23.8...

The Lady’s Magazine 1784 Frontispiece: Allegorical Temple of Learning and Virtue Description: This finely engraved frontispiece features three classical draped figures approaching a...

This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra...

This antique devotional piece exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and sacred artistry that once adorned European church altars. The sculpted figure of Christ is delicately rende...

This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra...

Origin: Southern Europe (Italy or Spain) Material: Carved wood with polychrome and gilt finish Originally crafted to display religious figures, saints, or icons, this stand could be...

Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was once used to display an ancestral shrine in a provincial Confucian household.

Rendered with restrained elegance and naturalistic detail, this piece was likely part of a larger devotional figure, once enshrined in a temple or private altar. The patina and aged ...

Pair of Votive Silver Cow Figures – Rajasthan, 19th to Early 20th Century Provenance: Rajasthan, India Date: 19th to early 20th century Material: Solid silver This rare pair of voti...

The craftsmanship reflects a blend of Spanish Colonial tradition and local Guatemalan artistry, characteristic of devotional figures created for home altars and parish use. Makers ma...

Architectural Plinth & Paw Feet Tiered square base with floral cartouches Engraved foliate scrolls Bold lion-paw feet with exceptional modeling Stable and substantial, ensuring pr...

The text situates the object within the evolution of Eucharistic display vessels and highlights its decorative vocabulary, likely Italian in origin despite earlier Northern associati...

Perfect for the mantelpiece or on the windowsill. As the stand is an altar stand, it looks most beautiful in front and is flat at the back.

This is a distinctive antique French patinated boxwood altar Corpus Christi of Christ crucified on an olive wood cross, dating from the late 17th Century.  

The meticulous hand-coloring adds depth and life to the characters, from the soft shading on their garments to the rich gold detailing in the altar décor. The composition is tightly ...

The point of time in the engraving is when the Armenian bishop has taken his place in front of the altar.

Dall'Olio, an artist of the late Baroque and early Rococo period, was known for his religious commissions and skillful rendering of figures, particularly in church frescoes and altar...

The date of manufacture reflects when she transformed the pieces and the period shows that the Italian candlesticks are originally 18th century. The pair of altar sticks transformed...

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood back with ornamental carved and wood seat.

This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors.

There wooden offerings set are in rituals such as worshiping the altar, practicing alchemy, and giving food. The method is to offer of sacrifices, namely incense, flowers, lamps, wat...

A stark contrast to the more common narrow altar table meant to be placed against a wall as a console.

This image reflects the powerful theme from the Gospel of Matthew, “Let the little children come to me,” and was widely used in Catholic devotional culture for home altars, schools, ...

Much of his work was creating monumental altar screens, and he also supervised church-decoration projects and carved retablos.

The piece on offer is large middle altar piece. It depicts Amitabha seated on a double-lotus throne surrounded by flanked bodhisattvas, Ahart attendants, Taoist immortals, and other ...

Lovely small dish Additional information: Material: Bronze Type: Altar Dish Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century Condition: Overall Condition B (Good Used): Some damages to ...

From antique church furniture, old world European altarpiece, Spanish Colonial santos, Tuscan altar table, reliquary monstrance, crucifix cross sculpture, medieval Renaissance era Go...

Designed to resemble a scroll-form altar table, this narrow footed box has an elegant silhouette with waterfall sides and minimal ornamentation.