$4,500 / set
H 15 in W 15.25 in D 1.25 in
Rare Antique Religious Italian Catholic Church Carta Gloria Altar Card Frame Set
Located in Forney, TX
Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques, from authentic altarpiece
Pine, Giltwood
$778
H 11.42 in W 6.11 in D 2.96 in
French Antique Catholic Alter or table Crucifix in cast copper, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Crucifix / copper / Antique / Religious Antique standing crucifix from the 1900s
Copper
$780
H 9 in W 3.88 in D 1 in
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains a relic of Saints with paper roll telling the name in latin. It is
Wood
$860
H 4.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
collector’s item for Christian collectors and those interested in religious history. Please note that the size
Metal, Brass
$850
H 3.25 in W 1.38 in D 0.38 in
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
collector’s item for Christian collectors and those interested in religious history. Please note that the size
Metal, Brass
$220 / item
H 5.25 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Lot of Three Antique Catholic Crucifix Brass & Wood, Germany 1920s or earlier
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lot of three antique crucifixes, discovered at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. This
Brass
$460
H 3.75 in W 1.88 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
collector’s item for Christian collectors and those interested in religious history. Please note that the size
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 10.75 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Antique Catholic Devotional Plaque with Sacred Heart & Saints, Framed, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Catholic Devotional Plaque with Sacred Heart & Names of Saints, Framed, C1920 Measures
Paper
Antique 19th Century Multi-Saint Catholic Reliquary in Jeweled Frame
Located in Victoria, BC
A finely crafted 19th-century Roman Catholic reliquary featuring multiple saint relics preserved
Metal
Sold
H 38.25 in W 25 in D 16.5 in
Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Gregory Cross Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Gregory Cross Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880. Direct from
Oak
Sold
H 38.25 in W 25.5 in D 16.25 in
Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Jerome Lion Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Prayer Kneeler St. Jerome Lion Catholic Chapel Carved Oak c1880. Direct from France
Oak
Sold
H 13 in W 10 in D 4 in
Antique Illustrated Catholic Religious National Family Bible Cassells & Company
Located in Dublin, Ireland
This brightly illustrated National Family Religious Catholic Bible published in England by Cassells
Canvas, Giltwood, Paper
Sold
H 29.25 in W 1.5 in D 19.625 in
Antique 17th Century Antiphonal Religious Sheet Music Roman Catholic Vellum
Located in Dayton, OH
Framed 17th century Roman Catholic sheet music hand written in Latin on vellum in red and black ink
Parchment Paper
Sold
H 29.25 in W 1.5 in D 19.625 in
Antique 17th Century Antiphonal Religious Sheet Music Roman Catholic Vellum
Located in Dayton, OH
Framed 17th century Roman Catholic sheet music hand written in Latin on vellum in red and black ink
Parchment Paper
Antique Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross, hardwood inlaid with Sea Snail shell from the
Shell, Hardwood
Sold
H 6.88 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Catholic Crucifix Pendant Brass Ormolu & Nickel, Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Cross Pendant is hand made of metal. It looks very beautiful and will be a nice item
Metal
Antique Metal Catholic Wall Holy Water Font Depicting Christ
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
sprinkle in your home, or before leaving home. This would also be a great addition to a religious
Metal
Antique Catholic Crucifix Inlay Work by Nun Monastery, Jerusalem
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique crucifix found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe it is a Monastery
Wood
Sold
H 110.24 in W 79.53 in D 34.65 in
Antique Catholic Confessional from Liège, Solid Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original antique gothic style catholic confessional from Liège in Belgium. Handmade from solid oak
Oak
Sold
H 4.13 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 18 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is
Metal
Sold
H 2.63 in W 1.63 in D 0.5 in
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is
Metal
Sold
H 3 in W 1.38 in D 0.13 in
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and purple velvet. It is
Brass
Sold
H 3.75 in Dm 1.75 in
Antique Catholic Virgin Mary Figure Glass Dome Monastery Work, Germany Altotting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique glass dome with Virgin Mary figure found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We
Composition
Sold
H 2 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint Alexander and Agnus Dei. It is made of Brass metal
Metal
Sold
H 6.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.75 in
Antique Catholic Virgin Mary Figure Glass Dome Monastery Work, Germany Altotting
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique glass dome with Virgin Mary figure and some other wooden and glass parts. It has also a
Composition
Sold
H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 12 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is
Metal
Sold
H 4 in W 1.75 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Eleven Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 11 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is
Metal
Sold
H 2.13 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
small Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saints. It is hand made of metal and wood. Perfect as a
Metal
Sold
H 5.13 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in
large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of saints with silk and names of the saints. It is
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 3.38 in W 1.5 in D 0.63 in
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is
Metal
Sold
H 9 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Catholic Rosary on a Crucifix Stand / Holder 1910s or Older, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Crucifix stand is probably made for display your rosary, it was found like this with
Metal
Sold
H 35 in W 16 in D 6.75 in
Antique French Gothic Offertory Box Prayer Candle Holder Christian Catholic 19 C
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Gothic Revival prayer offertory box with candle holder~~c. 1890s Wonderful
Oak
Sold
H 4 in W 2.13 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is
Metal
$101,313
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$2,095
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 13.25 in W 6.375 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed. Each reliquary has...
Silver
$13,117Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Reliquary Cross Pendant, Silver, Glass, 17th-18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional pendant made in silver with a Latin cross shape, decorated on the outside with simple scrolls, spikes, pearls and other elements of classicist inspiration, as well as a ri...
Silver
Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
Period Louis XIV carved giltwood bow front door. The door is mounted on a piece of wood to preserve its original condition.
Giltwood
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
Brass, Bronze
$69,444 / set
H 70.87 in W 25.01 in D 4.73 in
Set of Four Panels decorated with Allegories of art, France, Circa 1865
Located in PARIS, FR
Set of Four Panels Decorated with Allegories of Arts France Circa 1865 Height. : 180 cm (70,9 in.) ; Width : 63,5 cm (25 in.) ; Depth : 12 cm (4,7 in.) Set of four large painted pane...
Giltwood, Paint
$16,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 52 in W 9 in D 32 in
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an absolutely stunning circa 1450 or...
Wood, Paint
$6,705
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood A rare altar model with original painting, in the middle Jesus Christus and on the top God the father and two...
Wood
Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"
Bronze
$203,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...
Enamel
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal
Located in Madrid, ES
A rare and sacred 17th-century sterling silver reliquary, exquisitely crafted and preserving relics of multiple unidentified saints. This devotional object reflects the spiritual int...
Silver
Antique Italian Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Italian reliquary with silver thread double-headed eagle and foliage and floral motif on a red silk background. Inscriptions with several names of Saints throughout t...
Wood
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.
Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.
From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.
Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.
In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.
On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.
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