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.

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

Rare, tall candle holder from a Belgium Catholic church.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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’...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

This exquisite 18th-century Peruvian oil on canvas is a masterful example of Spanish Colonial art, embodying the profound devotion and artistic sophistication of the period. The pain...

A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.

A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, depicting Saint Anne teaching the Virgin sculpt...

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

Beautiful oleograph of Mary and Jesus. Original tassels and bar on top and bottom to keep a good weight for hanging. One end of bar is missing. Found in a private chapel in a villa, ...

A beautifully detailed two thirds scale copy of an 18th century hand carved church pew from La Merced Cathedral in Antigua, Guatemala with scroll carved crest ends, arms, front panel...

18th century Spanish Colonial School, Cuzco: Angel, oil on tin. Framed, in good condition. Rich colors of red, blue and white. Inscribed in upper left corner, " uel quien como dios" ...

A magnificent French Gothic parcel gilt paint decorated church tabernacle. circa 1810 France, early 19th century, executed in period Gothic Revival taste, the large rare one-of-a-ki...

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

18th Century Spanish Colonial Painting of Christ on the Cross with a floral border. Painting inscribed at bottom BER DADERAFE DELSD LOS MILAGROS(translates to “True Faith of the Lord...