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19th Century Church Altar Candlestick
19th Century Church Altar Candlestick

19th Century Church Altar Candlestick

Located in Ongar, GB

A lovely 19th century church altar candlestick made from brass which has a lovely worn patina in places, Dragon like beasts on the base.

Category

19th Century French Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass

Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders
Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders

Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Church Altar Floor Candle Holders This pair of tall candleholders would be a sumptuous statement piece on your dining room table.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass

Antique Church Altar Table
Antique Church Altar Table

Antique Church Altar Table

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind Spanish Colonial church altar, repurposed as a sideboard server or console.

Category

19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style

Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.

Category

19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Oak

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042

Located in Norton, MA

Antique pair of Gothic Cathedral motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043

Located in Norton, MA

Large antique pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044

Located in Norton, MA

Large Antique Pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif Brass Prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian & Sculpture Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair
Antique Italian & Sculpture Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair

Antique Italian & Sculpture Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Italian Marble & Sculpted Stone Pedestals from Roman Church Altar - Pair These exquisite deep red marble columns were imported from Italy and salvaged from an old Catholic ...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Church Altars

Materials

Stone, Marble

Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates
Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates

Pair of Wrought Iron Gold Spanish Church Altar Gates

Located in Hastings, GB

A glorious pair of large, hand forged wrought iron Church Altar Gates, Spain circa 1900. These gates would have stood at the entrance to the altar in a church, probably from Northern...

Category

Early 1900s Spanish Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing.

Category

18th Century Central American Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Wood Church Altar Candle Stand Pricket
Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Wood Church Altar Candle Stand Pricket

Antique Italian Carved Polychrome Wood Church Altar Candle Stand Pricket

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce Italian hand carved polychromed parcel gilt church altar stick. Born in Italy in the second half of the 19th century, having a sculptural crown shaped gilt metal top surrou...

Category

19th Century Antique Church Altars

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks
French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks

French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A towering pair of 19th century French brass altar candlesticks from a cathedral or church. The center of each bobeche is fitted with a spike, surrounded by a pierced brass crown of ...

Category

19th Century French Gothic Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase

Located in Hastings, GB

A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a flat back, so would have ...

Category

1890s German Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood

Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium
Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium

Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent Italian church antependium altar frontal, acquired from the estate of the iconic American oil tycoon, T.

Category

19th Century Antique Church Altars

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century
French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

French Brass Church Altar Candlestick, Late 19th Century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A tall and beautifully detailed French brass altar candlestick from the late 19th century, crafted during the Victorian era (known in France as the Belle Époque).

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass

Large church/altar candlestick in bronze, France ca. 1900
Large church/altar candlestick in bronze, France ca. 1900

Large church/altar candlestick in bronze, France ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / church candlestick / bronze / Antique / Baroque A large traditional church candlestick with pen on tripod baluster shaped base with three ball feet. A beautiful pie...

Category

Early 1900s French Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

2 Antique Church Altar 7 Light Adjustable Candelabras Candle Holders Pair
2 Antique Church Altar 7 Light Adjustable Candelabras Candle Holders Pair

2 Antique Church Altar 7 Light Adjustable Candelabras Candle Holders Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century pair of brass seven light candelabras - church / temple / altar candlesticks - with rotating adjustable / articulating arms.

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks
Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks

Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning group of early 20th century church candleholders. If you are looking for stylish and practical ecclesiastical antiques, then this set of four large church candlesticks coul...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand

Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand. This late 1800s bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good condition. The stunning overal...

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Bronze Church Altar Crucifix with Finely Detailed Corpus of Christ
Large Antique Bronze Church Altar Crucifix with Finely Detailed Corpus of Christ

Large Antique Bronze Church Altar Crucifix with Finely Detailed Corpus of Christ

Located in Lisse, NL

Impressive and amazingly detailed altar crucifix. Over the years we have been blessed with the opportunity of purchasing many antique church relics and we have always found new home...

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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Antique Church Altar Rug Petit Point, France, 19th Century – 250x190 – N° 1552
Antique Church Altar Rug Petit Point, France, 19th Century – 250x190 – N° 1552

Antique Church Altar Rug Petit Point, France, 19th Century – 250x190 – N° 1552

Located in Paris, FR

Period: 19th Century Style: Napoleon III Condition: Excellent Material: Wool Length: 250 cm Width: 190 cm This magnificent rug has undergone a deep cleaning, been hand-lined with 10...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wool

19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp
19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp

19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very nice pair of church or altar candlesticks in silver metal. The wear of the silver gives them a magnificent patina.

Category

19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Church Altars

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair
19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair

19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A stunning pair of antique Neo-Gothic bronze church altar stick candle prickets with beautifully aged patina.

Category

Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Bronze angel and floral motif candelabra
Bronze angel and floral motif candelabra

Bronze angel and floral motif candelabra

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Bronze church altar candelabra with angel and floral motif.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure
Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure

Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure

Located in Forney, TX

A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large sculpture depicting Saint Anthony of Padua, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Solid Brass Altar Candlestick
French 19th Century Solid Brass Altar Candlestick

French 19th Century Solid Brass Altar Candlestick

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A large French candlestick made of solid brass is most likely from a church altar. This heavy, quality candlestick has a pierced crown design at the top over a twisted column with Ch...

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint. weathered, small losses.

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood

19th Century Specimen Marble Architectural Model of a Church
19th Century Specimen Marble Architectural Model of a Church

19th Century Specimen Marble Architectural Model of a Church

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual 19th century European specimen marble and timber architectural model of a church altar or monument. Possibly created as a study or display piece, this model features a pai...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Church Altars

Materials

Marble

Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair
Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair

Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Ornate, highly decorative, silver tone with gilt accents, including two church altar garnitures, approx 6.5"h, 3"w, and one silver baptismal font vessel, with scroll and floral patte...

Category

19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars

Materials

Silver

Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle
Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle

Baroque Period, Italian, Marble Tabernacle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous, hand-carved and veneered, 1700's, solid marble tabernacle from an Italian church altar. The scrolling, side pillars are surmounted by a rounded pediment with a relief carv...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Marble

18th Century Portuguese Faux Marble Polychrome Painted Mirror
18th Century Portuguese Faux Marble Polychrome Painted Mirror

18th Century Portuguese Faux Marble Polychrome Painted Mirror

Located in Round Top, TX

Incredible Portuguese faux marble painted mirror from a church altar with replaced glass. Normally in the Catholic churches holding either religious paintings or fronts for altars wi...

Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Church Altars

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Wooden Giltwood Altar Candlesticks, A Pair
Italian Wooden Giltwood Altar Candlesticks, A Pair

Italian Wooden Giltwood Altar Candlesticks, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

These were originally used to hold tall wax candles on church altars or in chapels, and embody the grandeur of Baroque ecclesiastical art.

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood

Candle Stick, France, 19th Century
Candle Stick, France, 19th Century

Candle Stick, France, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb church altar candlestick of the Romantic period. Decorations in gold leaf and blue and white enamel of flowers, fleur-de-lys (symbol of the French royal house) and rams at the...

Category

19th Century French Romantic Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure
19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure

19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure

Located in Forney, TX

An antique Spanish Colonial period hand carved and painted santo church altar figure. Born in Mexico in the first half of the 19th century, the religious folk art sculpture depicting...

Category

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.
Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.

Located in Forney, TX

Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf, in Baroque taste, finely detailed figural bust form, with hollowed central relic com...

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable pair of scarce large Italian Baroque period carved and painted wood church altar reliquary busts. Born in Italy in the 18th century / possibly late 17th century, figura...

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures
Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures

Pair of Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Altar Pricket Candlesticks w. Lion Sculptures

Located in Antwerp, BE

Because of their practical size they are perfect for a church altar, but displayed on a Gothic piece of furniture they will also make the ideal decoration in a private home.

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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Antique Guatemalan Nino
Antique Guatemalan Nino

Antique Guatemalan Nino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Such devotional figures were central to household and church altars, often dressed in textiles and used during nativity celebrations or processions.

Category

19th Century Antique Church Altars

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Italian Vases Decorated with Shells and Baroque Pearls
Pair of 18th Century Italian Vases Decorated with Shells and Baroque Pearls

Pair of 18th Century Italian Vases Decorated with Shells and Baroque Pearls

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

A pair of 18th century Italian gold leaf church altar vases decorated with fossil shells, siliquaria, and natural forming baroque pearls.

Category

18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Church Altars

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Daprato Studios Kneeling Angel Statues, c. 1910
Pair of Daprato Studios Kneeling Angel Statues, c. 1910

Pair of Daprato Studios Kneeling Angel Statues, c. 1910

By Daprato Rigali Studios

Located in High Point, NC

They were originally placed on an church altar, with one facing left and the other facing right.

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1910s American Antique Church Altars

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures
Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures

Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures

Located in Forney, TX

A rare one-of-a-kind pair of large rustic antique European hand carved stripped and scraped wood Santo church altar figures. 18th/early 19th century, primitive hand-crafted construc...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood, Paint

Polychrome Santo Niño Figure With Glass Eyes
Polychrome Santo Niño Figure With Glass Eyes

Polychrome Santo Niño Figure With Glass Eyes

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Such devotional figures were central to household and church altars, often dressed in textiles and used during nativity celebrations or processions.

Category

19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Church Altars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 17th Century
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 17th Century

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, 17th Century

Located in NICE, FR

These ceremonial candlesticks would have originally graced a church altar and now serve as striking decorative objects or collectors' items, perfect for any serious collection of rel...

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Late 17th Century French Gothic Antique Church Altars

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine

Located in Forney, TX

From important historical relics and objects, church altars, altarpiece, reredos, pulpit rail, prayer chair and kneeler to rare architectural salvaged elements, reliquary monstrance,...

Category

Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Gold Leaf

17th Century Italian Architectural Fragment with Carnelian Pebbles and Raw Agate
17th Century Italian Architectural Fragment with Carnelian Pebbles and Raw Agate

17th Century Italian Architectural Fragment with Carnelian Pebbles and Raw Agate

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

The fragment artifact came from the interior of a church altar and it was probably above a figure of Christ.

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Agate, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ

Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ

Located in Lisse, NL

This former church altar table crucifix is decorated with several other meaningful Gothic elements as well.

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass, Bronze

17th Century Carved Wooden Saint Pope Sculpture, Antique Religious Art
17th Century Carved Wooden Saint Pope Sculpture, Antique Religious Art

17th Century Carved Wooden Saint Pope Sculpture, Antique Religious Art

Located in NICE, FR

The stylized drapery and vertical form suggest it may have once adorned a church altar or devotional niche. The wear and patina accumulated over centuries only add to its sacred aura...

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Late 17th Century French Renaissance Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Late 19th c. Carved Painted and Gilded Wood Pedestals
Pair of Late 19th c. Carved Painted and Gilded Wood Pedestals

Pair of Late 19th c. Carved Painted and Gilded Wood Pedestals

Located in Hudson, NY

They also have built-in small casters on the base making them easy to move This pair of pedestals were originally used as candlesticks for a private church altar as can be seen by th...

Category

19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Church Altars

Materials

Pine

Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick
Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick

Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning 19th century bronze and brass church altar candle holder. This rare and decorative Gothic Style candlestick is both a joy to look at and practical to use.

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Church Altars

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Gothic Hand-Carved Crucifix w. Polychrome Corpus, European Church Relic
Antique Gothic Hand-Carved Crucifix w. Polychrome Corpus, European Church Relic

Antique Gothic Hand-Carved Crucifix w. Polychrome Corpus, European Church Relic

Located in Lisse, NL

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...

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1890s French Arts and Crafts Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Irish sterling silver wine jug, Weir & sons company Dublin, 1917
Irish sterling silver wine jug, Weir & sons company Dublin, 1917

Irish sterling silver wine jug, Weir & sons company Dublin, 1917

By Weir & Sons Dublin

Located in Gorssel, GE

The jug might have been part of a church altar service. Marked with: Makers mark TW – Thomas Weir, this mark has been used by Weir & Sons since 1872 Harp crowned – Purity mark f...

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1910s Irish Antique Church Altars

Materials

Silver

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair
Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Antique Southeast Asian Burmese Jeweled Carved Qilin Foo Lion Figure Statue Pair

Located in Forney, TX

We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques, from all areas of the world and all religions, including Thai Buddha Heads, Bali Balinese figural ...

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Antique Church Altars

Materials

Cut Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Candlestick, 17th-18th Century
Antique Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Candlestick, 17th-18th Century

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Giltwood Candlestick, 17th-18th Century

Located in Lincoln, GB

Hand-carved in wood and adorned with gesso and gilding, it would have originally graced a Palazzo or church altar. The candlestick features a classical design with a metalwork drip ...

Category

19th Century Antique Church Altars

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Religious Carved Marble Church Reliquary Altar Stone
Antique Religious Carved Marble Church Reliquary Altar Stone

Antique Religious Carved Marble Church Reliquary Altar Stone

Located in Forney, TX

As photographed We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love collecting and decorating with unique religious objects, from authentic period church architectural salvage elements...

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19th Century Classical Roman Antique Church Altars

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th century Polychrome and Giltwood Angel from the ambit of Franz Ignaz Gunther
18th century Polychrome and Giltwood Angel from the ambit of Franz Ignaz Gunther

18th century Polychrome and Giltwood Angel from the ambit of Franz Ignaz Gunther

Located in Leesburg, VA

A large polychrome and gilt limewood sculpture of an Angel in the Manner of Franz Ignaz Gunther, ca. 1770, Munich (Bavaria) Approximate size: 107 cm (h) The present sculpture proba...

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Mid-18th Century German Rococo Antique Church Altars

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

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...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Church Altars

Materials

Enamel

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Antique Church Altars For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique church altars for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique church altars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique church altars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique church altars bearing Baroque or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique church altars over the years, but those made by Luis Martinez Vargas Machuca are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Church Altars?

Antique church altars can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,092, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.
Questions About Antique Church Altars
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The side altars in a church are called side-altars or bye-altars. In some cases, these secondary altars are inside chapels, but they can also be positioned against or near walls or within bays at the front of the sanctuary. On 1stDibs, find a collection of altars from some of the world’s top sellers.