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Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box
Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

donate or provide coins and then, the priests and nuns distribute it to the impoverished. There is a

Category

19th Century French Medieval Antique Nun

Materials

Bronze

Very Large 19th Century Murano Glass Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches
Very Large 19th Century Murano Glass Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches

Very Large 19th Century Murano Glass Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches

Located in Victoria, BC

friars and nuns founded in 1562. The jar is labeled Dulcam, which translates to “Sweets” Overall good

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Nun

Materials

Murano Glass

Engagement Ring of Katharina Von Bora
Engagement Ring of Katharina Von Bora

Engagement Ring of Katharina Von Bora

Located in Firenze, IT

the Cistercian nun Katharina von Bora in 1525. A piece purported to be her original wedding ring is

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Nun

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Oil on Canvas Religious Subject Italy XVII Century
Oil on Canvas Religious Subject Italy XVII Century

Oil on Canvas Religious Subject Italy XVII Century

Located in Milan, IT

about 344, Maria Egiziaca was an Egyptian nun and hermit, venerated as a saint by the Catholic, Orthodox

Category

17th Century Other Art Style Antique Nun

Materials

Oil

Antique Porcelain Chelsea Seals

Antique Porcelain Chelsea Seals

Located in Baltimore, MD

partridge in a nest is marked "Marque De Ma Tendress", a lady dancing is marked "Toujour Gai" and a nun is

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Nun

Materials

Carnelian, Gilt Metal

A Brass Bezalel Dreidel, Jerualem Circa 1910
A Brass Bezalel Dreidel, Jerualem Circa 1910

A Brass Bezalel Dreidel, Jerualem Circa 1910

Located in New York, NY

coming to a point dissimilar to many known dreidels. At its top sides, are the letters Nun, Gimmel, Hey

Category

1910s Israeli Antique Nun

Materials

Brass

A Shady Spot, oil on canvas
A Shady Spot, oil on canvas

A Shady Spot, oil on canvas

By Henry John Livens

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

and Rosie. Amie later joined a Convent at Finchley and became known as the ‘Painting Nun’, signing her

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Nun

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Edo Buddhist Monk Priest 7 Column Silk Brocade Kesa Ceremonial Robe
Japanese Edo Buddhist Monk Priest 7 Column Silk Brocade Kesa Ceremonial Robe

Japanese Edo Buddhist Monk Priest 7 Column Silk Brocade Kesa Ceremonial Robe

Located in Studio City, CA

and nuns and are made from donations of exquisite textiles from wealthy patrons of Japanese Buddhist

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Nun

Materials

Textile, Brocade, Silk

Carved, Gilt and Painted 15th century Tibetan Book Cover
Carved, Gilt and Painted 15th century Tibetan Book Cover

Carved, Gilt and Painted 15th century Tibetan Book Cover

Located in SANTA FE, NM

community of Buddhist practitioners which includes monks, nuns and laypeople. "Without the Sangha there is

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Nun

Materials

Gold Leaf

Village Street
Village Street

Village Street

By Earl Stetson Crawford

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crawford's image of a typical "Village Street" in France includes a peddler and some nuns. Earl

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Nun

Materials

Etching

Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux Lithograph by Edgar Maxence, 1927
Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux Lithograph by Edgar Maxence, 1927

Sainte Thérèse of Lisieux Lithograph by Edgar Maxence, 1927

By Alphonse Mucha, Edgard Maxence

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb lithograph under frame on the theme of Christianity depicting a nun in Carmelite dress

Category

1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Nun

Materials

Paper

Antique French Empire Period Double Sided Sacred Heart Silver Cross
Antique French Empire Period Double Sided Sacred Heart Silver Cross

Antique French Empire Period Double Sided Sacred Heart Silver Cross

Located in New York, NY

century French nun who described her personal vision as: “I saw this divine Heart as on a throne of

Category

19th Century French Antique Nun

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Maboroshi, Tosa School
17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Maboroshi, Tosa School

17th Century Japanese Tale of Genji Painting, Maboroshi, Tosa School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Third Princess puts a strain on his relationship with Lady Murasaki. In response she becomes a nun and

Category

Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Nun

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Convent Siena Marble Obelisks
19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Convent Siena Marble Obelisks

19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Convent Siena Marble Obelisks

Located in London, GB

of nuns in the late middle ages, hence the name. It is very rich, with deeper colors and more

Category

1890s Italian Antique Nun

Materials

Siena Marble

Vegetables
Vegetables

Vegetables

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Lithograph after Henri Matisse - Vegetables Artist : (after) Henri MATISSE Signed in the plate Edition of 200 80 x 60 cm With stamp of the Succession Matisse References : Artvalue ...

Category

1920s Modern Antique Nun

Materials

Lithograph

After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude
After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude

After Henri Matisse - Blue Nude

By (after) Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

after Henri MATISSE signed in the stone, as issued Edition of 200 76 x 56 cm With stamp of the Succession Matisse References : Artvalue - Succession Matisse MATISSE'S BIOGRAPHY YOU...

Category

1920s Abstract Impressionist Antique Nun

Materials

Lithograph

Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching
Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching

Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching

By Henri Matisse

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Henri Matisse - The Saint Michel Bridge - Original Etching Signed in the plate Dimensions : 13 x 10". Paper : Rives vellum. Edition : 225 copies. 1927 From Tableaux de Paris, ...

Category

1920s Modern Antique Nun

Materials

Etching

Burmese Carving of a Monastery Nun
Burmese Carving of a Monastery Nun

Burmese Carving of a Monastery Nun

Located in Summerland, CA

Rare Burmese Carving of a Monestary Nun With traces of lacquer, gold, and pigments

Category

19th Century Burmese Antique Nun

Old Master Painting of a Nun
Old Master Painting of a Nun

Old Master Painting of a Nun

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very good old master painting of a Nun. We believe this work is Italian and dates to circa 1600

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Nun

Materials

Canvas

Carved wood figure of praying nun
Carved wood figure of praying nun

Carved wood figure of praying nun

Located in Seattle, WA

Carved wood figure,primitive in style but artist has captured holy aura.The wood sculpture stands on a ebonized wood plinth.

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Nun

Materials

Wood

Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century
Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century

Oak French Nun’s Chair, circa 17th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

An uncommon 17th century French “nun’s” chair of handcrafted solid oak. Traditionally found in

Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Nun

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Nun's Bride of Christ Wedding Ring
Antique Georgian Nun's Bride of Christ Wedding Ring

Antique Georgian Nun's Bride of Christ Wedding Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A fine example of a Roman Catholic Nun's wedding ring bearing the inscription to the inner band

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Nun

Materials

18k Gold

19th Century Silver Plated Elkington Nun Table Bell
19th Century Silver Plated Elkington Nun Table Bell

19th Century Silver Plated Elkington Nun Table Bell

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A sweet silver plated nun table bell which is nicely modelled and made by the renowned maker

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Antique Nun

Materials

Silver Plate

Derby Nun and Friar Reading Large Books, circa 1760
Derby Nun and Friar Reading Large Books, circa 1760

Derby Nun and Friar Reading Large Books, circa 1760

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Rare pair of Derby religious figures, of a nun and a friar, each seated on a studded turquoise

Category

1760s English Rococo Antique Nun

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Nun
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Nun

19th Century Italian Carved Marble Bust of a Nun

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The beautifully carved and heavy quality white marble bust of a nun wearing her veil and tunic

Category

1890s Italian Neoclassical Antique Nun

Materials

Marble

Pair of Derby Figures of a Nun and Friar Reading, circa 1760
Pair of Derby Figures of a Nun and Friar Reading, circa 1760

Pair of Derby Figures of a Nun and Friar Reading, circa 1760

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Rare pair of Derby religious figures, of a Nun and a Friar, each seated on a studded turquoise

Category

1760s English Romantic Antique Nun

Materials

Porcelain

Amazing Tapestry design, rare lynx hunting scene
Amazing Tapestry design, rare lynx hunting scene

Amazing Tapestry design, rare lynx hunting scene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Champfleur Convent of France was well-known for their tapestries and embroideries. The nuns

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Nun

Amazing tapestry design
Amazing tapestry design

Amazing tapestry design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Champfleur Convent of France was well-known for their tapestries and embroideries. The nuns

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Nun

Early 18th c. Portrait
Early 18th c. Portrait

Early 18th c. Portrait

Located in Houston, TX

Early 18th c. French Portrait of a Nun

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Nun

False-wood painted tall linen cupboard
False-wood painted tall linen cupboard

False-wood painted tall linen cupboard

Located in L'Isle Sur La Sorgue, -

This cupboard comes from a nun's convent in Lyon and was ment to order linen.

Category

19th Century French Antique Nun

19th Century French Ebonized Vineyard Prayer Clock
19th Century French Ebonized Vineyard Prayer Clock

19th Century French Ebonized Vineyard Prayer Clock

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

reveal pendulum with prayer movement within wooden case. This wonderful clock was used by Nuns working

Category

19th Century French Antique Nun

Ecclesiastical Charcoal Sketch
Ecclesiastical Charcoal Sketch

Ecclesiastical Charcoal Sketch

Located in Encinitas, CA

Beautifully Framed Authentic French Sketch of Nun in Prayer done in Lead, Charcoal with Touch of

Category

19th Century French Antique Nun

Materials

Lead

19th Century Gold Rosary Ring
19th Century Gold Rosary Ring

19th Century Gold Rosary Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

rosary. It likely belonged to a priest or a nun, and has been well used, with some wear to the cross and

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Nun

Materials

15k Gold

Louis XIV Style Stone Pair of Pedestals, 19th Century
Louis XIV Style Stone Pair of Pedestals, 19th Century

Louis XIV Style Stone Pair of Pedestals, 19th Century

Located in Richebourg, Yvelines

. Small gaps. Origin: Ancient Dominican nuns' park of the chapel of Corme Ecluse (17). Presented with the

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Nun

Materials

Stone

16th Centuty Cabinet in the of Shades of Gray and Light Blue
16th Centuty Cabinet in the of Shades of Gray and Light Blue

16th Centuty Cabinet in the of Shades of Gray and Light Blue

Located in Firenze, IT

be seen in the pictures. It belonged to a convent of the nuns of Pistoia in Tuscany. These type of

Category

16th Century Italian Antique Nun

Materials

Wood

After the Vows by Pietro Canonica Bronze Sculpture, circa 1893
After the Vows by Pietro Canonica Bronze Sculpture, circa 1893

After the Vows by Pietro Canonica Bronze Sculpture, circa 1893

Located in Liverpool, GB

"After the vows", Pietro Canonica- a sculpture depicting a nun sitting on a bench and leaning her

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Nun

Materials

Bronze

J-Acuse Watercolor
J-Acuse Watercolor

J-Acuse Watercolor

Located in Manchester, GB

later frame. The novice nun is receiving a good grilling from Mother Superior with regard to a brooch

Category

1920s European Antique Nun

Materials

Paint

Portrait Of Saint Teresa Of Avila, 19th Century
Portrait Of Saint Teresa Of Avila, 19th Century

Portrait Of Saint Teresa Of Avila, 19th Century

Located in Blackwater, GB

devotional portrait of young nun in prayer exceptionally well executed. Saint Teresa was born to a noble

Category

19th Century Antique Nun

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late 18th C. Spanish Oil on Board Painting/ Original Frame
Late 18th C. Spanish Oil on Board Painting/ Original Frame

Late 18th C. Spanish Oil on Board Painting/ Original Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

after all these years (photo 9). The painting has 4 figures--a nun and a monk, Don Quixote and

Category

18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Nun

Materials

Glass, Board

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