Antique Catholic

A group of five ecclesiastical textiles, circa 1940. In good condition and easily made into a pillows. One is velvet with gilt edging, One is silk satin with heavily embroidered desi...

These liturgical vestments, primarily used within the Catholic Church, are a rare find and a testament to the intricate craftsmanship of the period.

Returning to Jerusalem after many years, the holy man was beheaded and his remains brought back to Compostela by his disciples, which has become a major Catholic pilgrimage site. Thi...

Provenance: private collection London, Doullens (Lot 128, 20-6-99). In Catholic teaching Purgatory is a condition in which the souls of those who died in God's grace but are "still ...

Historical Relevance In 1778, parliament passed the Catholic Relief Act, which removed many of the traditional restrictions on Catholics in Britain.

Set of three painted angels salvaged from St. Werenfridus Catholic Church, Zieuwent, GE Netherlands.

A self-framing portrait medallion of Oliver Cromwell, MP: rebel, regicide, suppressor of Ireland, persecutor of Catholics, and Dictator. He was posthumously beheaded and hung in chai...

Our Lady of Sorrows, depicted as "Mater Dolorosa" (Mother of Sorrows) has been the subject of some key works of Catholic Marian art. Mater Dolorosa is one of the three common artisti...

Rare, tall candle holder from a Belgium Catholic church.

The Bill of Rights 1689 and Act of Settlement 1701 excluded Catholics such as James from the English and British thrones.

Thomas Aquinas is considered one of the Catholic Church's greatest theologians and philosophers.

A pair of rare antique brass old religious Catholic altar candleholders 1883 priest. They are in really good condition.

Saint Francis of Assisi (September 26, 1181 – October 3, 1226) was a Roman Catholic friar and the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans.

He was sympathetic to Catholic Emancipation and advocated the end of educational discrimination against Catholics.

Interestingly, this wooden sculpture comes from Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec -- formerly a 17th century French Catholic settlement in what is now known as Canada -- and is most likely a ...

Saint Madeleine, the founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart, holds a revered place in the Catholic Church. This antique figure not only stands as a work of art but also serves a...

The cerofer, also called flame holder, is in the Catholic liturgy an altar server who carries a torchiere, a candlestick or a simple candle lit outwards, that is to say directed towa...

The shape is based on metal vases used during the services in Catholic churches. Therefore it is no wonder that many altar vases are painted with the Christogram IHS.

He was brother to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and a British politician and colonial administrator who expanded the British Empire in India and sought reconciliation be...

This type of candleholder was used for offices of the first Japanese Catholic churches. Japan, Namban period, 1550-1600.

Pastel coloration highlight the grandeur of the Catholic Church. Signed Antonio Rivas (Spanish, 1845-1911) Original Frame 11" W x 13.5" H Purchased from Sotheby's ...

The 18th century carved bed design motif honors the Catholic saint, Saint Francis of Assisi; the patron saint of animals.

The view features the iconic medieval Catholic cathedral at center, with the River Seine flowing around the Île de la Cité and into the background.

A holy water font or stoup is a vessel containing holy water generally placed near the entrance of a church. It is used in Catholic Church, Anglican Church, and some Lutheran churche...

The Cathedral is an ancient Catholic church and the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Siracusa.

Joseph followed Gill into the Roman Catholic church and later also followed him into the Dominican Third Order.

The church is located in Antwerp and was built in 1860 for the Catholic Sisters Maricolen. Included in the purchase are photos of the Church and written provenance.

This piece has a distinct, Greek god and goddess motif, most often found in the Roman Catholic religion and Greek mythology. The piece has deep purples, grays, browns, and yellows.

Purchased privately from the catholic Salvin family for whom the bed was made this superb example of English cabinetmaking has been subject to extensive cleaning and restoration of a...

The rock crystal was almost certainly recycled from an earlier Catholic reliquary, which were broken up during The Reformation.

They were very pious French Roman Catholics ( not as strict, French before Catholic , and Humanists ) My grandmere and her mom were very Grand Dame and had a little chapel at the fam...

An amusing satirical anti-Catholic Staffordshire pearl ware pottery metamorphose stirrup or Ryton cup made in early 19th century.

This piece has a distinct, crest motif at the center that reads "Salus Animarum Suprema Lex" (The salvation of souls is the supreme law [of the church]), most often found in the Cath...

History - Our Lady of Perpetual Help (also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succour) is a Roman Catholic title of the Blessed Virgin Mary as represented in a celebrated 15th-century ...

The church was built in Antwerp in 1860 for the Catholic Sisters Maricolen. Included in the purchase are photos of the Church and written provenance.

The sign wanted to have a moralistic intent in a highly Catholic country like Italy. At the time, in fact, the religious blasphemy could have been prosecuted.

Jan Van Goyen (1596-1656) A lively country road with walkers, horsemen and figures resting (1633) H 40,5cm W 59cm H 58,5cm W 77cm (framed) Oil on panel Signed and dated ‘VGOYEN 1633’...

Sounds like Mary the mother of god in the Roman Catholic church too?" "Bia is the Greek goddess of force and power, and is the sister of Nike, the goddess of victory and is the daug...

Relevant references 18rh century English drinking glasses an Illustrated Guide By L.M Bickerton – Page 68 Plate 65 (Published 2000 version) Historical Relevance hand blown ...

The rock crystal was almost certainly recycled from an earlier Catholic object. As Hugh Tait, a former curator at the British Museum, has observed, the large number of objects from t...

Purchased in the town of Seville, Southern Spain, renowned for the continuing tradition of its Catholic processions.

It came from a French Catholic Church and was exported to the United States when the church was renovated.

In ecclesiastical heraldry, papal coats of arms (those of individual popes) and those of the Holy See and Vatican City State include an image of crossed keys to represent the metapho...

Voltaire, a French enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher was famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, fr...

During 1847, the kingdom's constitutional problems were characterised by an ever increasing intensification of rivalries between the two major political parties, the Catholics and th...

Little historical summary: Saint Dominic (Spanish: Domingo), also known as Dominic of Osma, often called Dominic de Guzmán and Domingo Félix de Guzmán (1170 – August 6, 1221) was t...

Burgos School, attributed to the Master of the bust of King Frederick the Catholic Burgos, Spain Renaissance, first quarter of the 16th Century, ca. 1500 St.

William was assassinated in 1584 by a fanatical Catholic, Balthasar Gerards, who was angered by William's resistance to Spanish rule and his support for Protestantism.

After the Reformation, cross pendants were worn mainly in Catholic countries by men, women, and children. During the seventeenth century, the designs became ever more intricate, and ...

The first African Roman Catholic Mission in Côte d’Ivoire was established in 1895, and the first African priest was ordained in 1934.

On Sunday 29 July 1565 Mary Queen of Scots and Lord Darnley were married in the Chapel-Royal of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Their Catholic wedding ceremony was performed by the Bish...

This is an early example with all the charm and historical provenance of a religious accessory used in the Catholic church. When a candle is lit on the back it will give a magical bl...

The history of this church goes back to the "Alteratie" when secret churches sprang up everywhere, since Catholics no longer dared to hold services in public.

Set of two Baroque pricket candlesticks were used for lighting Christian churches, particularly Roman-Catholic churches, South-Netherlands, most likely Antwerp, late 17th century.

Patrick's Cathedral is the largest decorated Neo-Gothic-style Catholic cathedral in North America. The cathedral, which can accommodate 3,000 people, is built of brick clad in marble...

Despite the protective measures taken for Verrio and his team (including a certain "Nicholas de Lauzellier" behind whom Largillierre must be understood), the persecutions aimed at Ca...

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting on Board A characterful Spanish Colonial devotional painting, oil on board, dating to the 18th century. The work depicts the Virgin of Mer...

A stunning and monumental 17th century stump work - Embroidery Panel from Venice, Italy. Exquisitely crafted with silks and metallic thread and beading - housed in a wooden frame. A ...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Journal des missions Evangeliques» with Map (Mission...

18th century Italian wall decorative panel frieze with stunning hand-carved gilded relief. The decorative candelabra gilt relief motif is very classical, hand-carved with alternating...

Great oil on canvas depicting Madonna and Child. Carved, gilded and polychrome wooden frame with floral arrangements. Venetian, 18th Century. Dimensions in centimeters: CANVAS 69cm H...

A stunning 18th Century Indo-Portuguese altar from Goa. This is in wonderful condition with its original surface and paintings.

Large oil painting of the holy family on hand woven canvas. Peruvian or Bolivian. Acquired from an estate in the San Francisco Bay Area from a gentleman who had been in the first w...

Beautiful oil painting on canvas, made on the first canvas and framed with a contemporary rectangular frame in carved and gilded wood. The painting represents a striking image of the...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine Oriental rugs. size 17x23. ...

Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...

An exceptional antique Art Nouveau period table lamp with gorgeous eight-panel curved caramel slag glass shade In the manner of Handel USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 19"W x 19"D x 24....

A Charming French Belle Époque 19th-20th century giltwood carved Rococo-Louis XV style center hall table. The rectangular frame with serpentine front and sides with four cabriolet le...

A wonderful pair of Muller Freres art glass and nickel-plated wrought iron cachepots. Dating to the Art Deco period. In the style of Edgar Brandt or Louis Majorelle with blown ...

Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé (bark/brown) ticking stripe. The fabric is designed and made specially for us! The ...

English cast iron umbrella / cane stand with three section top, scrolled floral side mounts, four removable pans, and terminating on decorative cast egg and dart base.

Made with hand-knotted wool and originating from Turkey circa 1900-1920, this 13x17 oversized antique rug is an especially rare and regal find in Oushak rugs of its period—a spacious...

Large vintage Mexican hand thrown and decorated blue and ivory pottery bowl with floral design.

Flying horse is by Mexican artist Josafat Miranda who is now based in Miami. Oil on Canvas.

Edgar Brandt & Daum Nancy French Art Deco pair of table lamps, with pierced spherical wrought iron bases and decorated with garland of mistletoe. Marbelized glass shades with or...

Mexican (1920s) stamped metal wall mirror with an ebonized wood frame, a lattice design border, and a swag motif with a pediment top.