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Bactrian Marble Column Idol
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Bactrian marble column idol, circa 3000-2000 Bc. It has a elegant tapering form with a undeep
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Archaistic Antique Idols
Materials
Marble
Bronze Age Cypriot Plank Idol
Located in London, GB
Cypriot Plank Idol
Early Bronze Age III - Middle Bronze Age I, c. 2100 - 1850 BC.
Low fired
Category
15th Century and Earlier Cypriot Antique Idols
Materials
Terracotta
Ancient Bactrian Marble Idol Staff Sceptor
Located in Vosselaar, BE
discover about these people and their artefacts. Scollars are still debating the function of marble idols
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antique Idols
Materials
Marble
Spiritual paintings, oriental idols painting by Hovsep Pushman.
By Hovsep Pushman
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Title: Little God (La Petite Dieu).
This painting was displayed March 27th - April 7th , 1928 artist exhibition at Grand Central Art Gallery, New York. Also published exhibition ca...
Category
1920s Impressionist Antique Idols
Materials
Oil
H 14 in W 12 in D 2 in
Egyptian Idol - Origina Etching After Agostino Tofanelli - 1821
By Giovanni Foto Veneto
Located in Roma, IT
Simulacro Di Diana is an original print realized by Giovanni Folo After Agostino Tofanelli.
Original etching on copper. Hand-colored on black ink background. Designed by Agostino To...
Category
1820s Antique Idols
Materials
Etching
H 17.33 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Native America Ancient Hand Carved Stone Pipe Idol Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
effigy pipe figure idol , likely Hopewell culture with its bun head and ear spool features. It comes from
Category
15th Century and Earlier American Antique Idols
Materials
Stone
Antique Print of Krasnoyarsk Sculptures and Idols of Russia, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Monumens de Sculpture et Idoles trouvés dans les Tombeaux'. Copper engraving
Category
18th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
Divinities of Campeche, Idols of Tabasco - by G. Pivati - 1746-1751
By Gianfrancesco Pivati
Located in Roma, IT
Divinities of Campeche, Idols of Tabasco
Etchings, Hand-Watercoloured. Vol. VIII, Plate LXXI
Category
1740s Old Masters Antique Idols
Materials
Etching
H 14.77 in W 9.38 in D 0.04 in
Mexican Idols, Deities and Ministers - Etching by G. Pivati - 1746/1751
By Gianfrancesco Pivati
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 25.5 x 18 cm.
Mexican Idols, Deities and Ministers is a fine etching, hand
Category
1740s Old Masters Antique Idols
Materials
Etching
H 14.77 in W 9.38 in D 0.04 in
17th Century by Felice Torelli Rachel Hiding the Idols Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Felice Torelli (Verona 1667 - Bologna 1748)
Rachel Hiding the Idols
Oil on canvas, 41 x 116 cm
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Idols
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 20.67 in W 50.01 in D 1.97 in
King Solomon Worshipping The Idols, 17th Century FRANS FRANCKEN II (1581-1642)
By Frans Francken II
Located in Blackwater, GB
King Solomon Worshipping The Idols, 17th Century
FRANS FRANCKEN II (1581-1642) - signed sales to
Category
17th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Engraving of Idols of Secotam Village in Virginia 'or now North Carolina', 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Two religious images on one plate. Upper image 'Kiwasa idole des Virginiens'.
Kiwasa, this Idol
Category
1720s Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
H 13.98 in W 9.45 in D 0 in
17th Century By Antonio Balestra Solomon Sacrificing to the Idols Oil on Canvas
By Antonio Balestra
Located in Milano, Lombardia
, decides to turn his devotion to pagan idols. The intertwining of gestures and faces combined with the
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Idols
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 38.59 in D 1.97 in
Antique Print of Two Idols of the Virginian Culture by B. Picart, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one plate. Image 1. Kiwasa: This Idol is placed in the temple of the town of Secotam
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
H 15.56 in W 9.61 in D 0.02 in
Original Alla Kvinnors Avgud (the idol of all women) vintage silent movie poster
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Swedish poster: Alla Kvinnors Avgue" lithograph. Translated it means: "the idol of
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Idols
Materials
Lithograph
H 36 in W 23 in D 0.05 in
Antique Print of a Pagoda and Idols from the Village of Likiliki, New Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pagode et Idoles Du Village De Likiliki; Nouvelle-Irlande'. Pagoda and idols
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
H 11.03 in W 14.89 in D 0.01 in
Old Print of Idols of the Temple of Ablaykit, a Buddhist Monastery in Kazakhstan
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Représentation d'Idoles du Temple d'Ablaikit et caractères Mongoles'. Copper
Category
18th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
H 9.45 in W 13.59 in D 0 in
Antique Print of a Temple in Japan with Religious Idols by B. Picart, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
This scarse original old antique print / plate originates from: 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch ...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
H 15.52 in W 18.39 in D 0.02 in
A very large stylised clear paste Art Deco clip, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
, reminiscent of the publicity photos of cinema idol, and wearer of couture herself, Marlene Dietrich.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Idols
Materials
Base Metal
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H 2.3 in W 2.9 in D 0.3 in L 2.9 in
Celtic Granite Carved Bust of a Female Figure
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
front of the statue and the hands are resting on the stomach.
This figure probably represents an idol
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Idols
Materials
Granite
Antique Print of a Cave near the Yenisei River in Siberia, Russia, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Grotte remplie d'Idoles'. Copper engraving of the cave filled with idols on
Category
18th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
, costumes, and idols. An image of a sugar mill points to the colonial economic activities prevalent at the
Category
1860s Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
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H 18.51 in W 12.41 in D 0 in
Chinese Bronze God of Wealth Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
No idol in China is more widely worshiped than Caishen, the God of Wealth. His shrine can be found
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Idols
Materials
Bronze
Large Laughing Buddha Statue - Green Hard Stone - China - Period: Art Nouveau
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
as an idol that protects them and doubles the benefits of positive vibrations in the home.
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Idols
Materials
Stone
H 40.56 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Aztec Sculpture of a Spider Monkey with Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
intent on destroying these "Heathen Idols". The Met piece has the elbow broken off, and the mouth
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Idols
Materials
Stone
Plateau with two breasts, attribute of Saint Agatha - 17th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
idols, affirming humbly that, despite her noble lineage, she was but a servant of the Lord.
Enraged
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Idols
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of Jewellery, Belts and other Items from Birara, New Ireland
Located in Langweer, NL
Melodinus scandens, and two wooden idols. This print originates from 'Voyage autour du monde exécuté par
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
H 14.81 in W 11.15 in D 0.01 in
Large Bactrian Bronze Age Alabaster Chalice
Located in Vosselaar, BE
metal objects a lot of stone cups, chalices and idols were discovered. This example has no signs of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Afghan Archaistic Antique Idols
Materials
Alabaster
A Nias 'Adu Zatua' wooden ancestor sculpture
Located in Amsterdam, NL
blasphemous idols. The Dutch painter Rudolf Bonnet (1895-1976) joined his friend Jaap Kunst in March 1930 for
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Idols
Materials
Wood
Large Laughing Buddha Statue - Green Hard Stone - China - Period: Art Nouveau
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
as an idol that protects them and doubles the benefits of positive vibrations in the home.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Idols
Materials
Stone
H 40.56 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
"Canal Pinelli, Venise" Paul Désiré Trouillebert, Venetian Scene in Italy
By Paul Desire Trouillebert
Located in New York, NY
trying to mislead the public, he was their idol. However, the greatest confusion has always been over
Category
19th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Oakland, CA
ivory idols. The concept was reintroduced and made famous by Gory and other sculptors, such as Demetre
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Idols
Materials
Marble, Bronze
ANCIENT CYPRIOT LIMESTONE HEAD OF A VOTARY, ARCHAIC PERIOD LATE 6TH CENTURY
Located in Milan, IT
: Les Antiquités Chypriotes, Paris, 1908, no. 71.
In Cyprus, idols in terracotta and stone begin to
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Idols
Materials
Limestone
Corn Stalk Paste Sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe Found in México, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Since pre-Cortés times, the purepechas recreated their idols in figures made from stalk corn, glue from
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Idols
Materials
Organic Material
H 88.59 in W 37.41 in D 23.63 in
Jeune femme à l’éventail (Young Girl with a Fan)
By James Tissot
Located in New Orleans, LA
paisley cashmere shawl, a favorite prop of Tissot’s artistic idol Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, made
Category
19th Century Realist Antique Idols
Materials
Oil, Panel
Antique Print of Chinese Deities, 1665
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kingang'. Old print depicting Chinese Deities / Idols, the Deity of
Category
17th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
Bethlehem Steel
By Earl Marshawn Washington
Located in New York, NY
creates a technically astute image. In it, the viewer is exposed to three idol-like figures in action
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Modern Antique Idols
Materials
Ink
The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, a preparatory drawing by Alessandro Casolani
Located in PARIS, FR
to worship idols.
In this drawing, the details of St. Bartholomew's martyrdom, surrounded by his
Category
Early 1600s Old Masters Antique Idols
Materials
Pen, Ink
After Michelangelo White Statuary Marble Sculpture of Moses
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
finds the Israelites not praising God but worshipping a pagan idol. He is overcome with anger, hence his
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Idols
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
could not be understood as something tangible.
However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Idols
Materials
Cypress
H 5.36 in W 3.94 in D 2.13 in
Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other.
Idol worshiped by
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Idols
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Nude Bronze Sculpture by Affortunato Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Oakland, CA
beginning in the century 800 BC in the creation of gold and ivory idols. The concept was reintroduced and
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Idols
Materials
Marble, Bronze
“Placidas and the Stag”
Located in Southampton, NY
worship idols and remain ignorant of the truth. It was to save mankind that I came into the world
Category
Early 1900s Academic Antique Idols
Materials
Archival Paper, Photogravure
19th Century Dutch Baroque Style Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
, fire-dogs, moon idols, moon horns, are just some of the historical names for these useful household
Category
19th Century French Antique Idols
Materials
Bronze
Virgin and the Child, Mosan Region, Second Half of 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
. The „Sedes Sapientiae" probably is the idol of medieval Christianity and played an important part in
Category
15th Century and Earlier Belgian Medieval Antique Idols
Materials
Wood
Elaborately Carved Antique Beggar's Bowl Kashkul
Located in Atlanta, GA
, resting an axe on his shoulder. This depicts the story of prophet Ibrahim who destroyed the false idols
Category
Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Idols
Materials
Wood
A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools
By Georges Jacob, Maison Jansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
, a carefree crowd of movie stars, public figures, literary idols and crowned heads, we love the
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Idols
Materials
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Print of the Interior of a Chinese Temple, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Interieur d'un Temple d'Idoles tiré du Nieuhof'. View of the interior of a
Category
18th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Paper
Carthage, A Patinated Bronze Group by Theodore Riviere
By Théodore Rivière
Located in Brighton, Sussex
the people, Mâthô dies at the feet of Salammbô his idol crying: "I love you! I love you!"
This
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Pair of Cast Bronze Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
accoutrements and have a lovely reflective polished patina. Andirons, Chenets, fire-dogs, moon idols, moon horns
Category
19th Century Antique Idols
Materials
Bronze
Portrait of Languid Girl in Blue Camisole 18th century Italian Rococo Master
Located in Stockholm, SE
tempted to sacricifice to the Idols (1743) for the church of the same name in Reggio-Emilia, and an
Category
Mid-18th Century Realist Antique Idols
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
"Business-Men's Class, Y.M.C.A." George Bellows, Ashcan School Print
By George Wesley Bellows
Located in New York, NY
becoming a magazine illustrator like his idols Howard Chandler Christy and Charles Dana Gibson. Before
Category
1910s Ashcan School Antique Idols
Materials
Lithograph, Paper
Prehistoric Stargazer Marble Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
from a standing figure, kiliya idols are often termed ‘stargazers’, on the basis of the backwards tilt
Category
15th Century and Earlier Turkish Prehistoric Antique Idols
Materials
Marble
17th Century Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine Oli on Canvas Roman School
Located in Milan, IT
, unable to convince her to sacrifice to idols, had sent to call the wisest men and fifty philosophers and
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Idols
Materials
Canvas
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H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
Antique Indian Tantric Lingam Stone on Victorian Silver Plated Base
Located in Torino, IT
represent more than a physical or material form to be worshipped as an idol by the learned sages of the East
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Idols
Materials
Stone
Ancient South Arabian Alabaster Inscription
Located in London, GB
Book of Idols records: ‘’The Arabs were passionately fond of worshipping idols [...] Whenever a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Yemeni Antique Idols
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
saints as idols. Today, our pair of silvered wooden reliquaries from 18th century France would make
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Idols
Materials
Silver
Beautiful Sculpture Depicting Saint George Slaying the Dragon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the passion of the saint. Indeed, Saint George was martyred for refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Idols
Materials
Wood
17th Century Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
. Maxentius, failing to convince her to sacrifice to her idols, had sent for men who were wiser than her and
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Idols
Materials
Canvas
H 46.86 in W 40.16 in D 1.58 in
Rudolf v. Rittner as Florian Geyer - Last man standing -
By Lovis Corinth
Located in Berlin, DE
more than 60 paintings. Corinth died in 1925 on a trip to Amsterdam to see his great idols, Frans Hals
Category
1920s Expressionist Antique Idols
Materials
Etching
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H 8.04 in W 5.6 in
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Antique Idols For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique idols for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, metal and stone, all antique idols available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique idols available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique idols have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bernard Picart and Tad Hershorn are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Idols?
Antique idols can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,365, while the lowest priced sells for $109 and the highest can go for as much as $38,900.