Late 19th Century Siamese Stone Relief Temple Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best
Stone
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Oval Carved Wood Framed Bishop Portrait
Located in Ross, CA
Oval carved wood portrait of Casimir-Frédéric de Rathsamhausen-Wibolsheim (1698-1786). Known as Dom Léger, he was a Catholic cardinal at the Abbey of Murbarch in France's Rhine valle...
Plaster, Wood
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case
Located in Ross, CA
A silver and gold monstrance with travel case (c. 1890). Also known as an ostensorium, this vessel was used as a reliquary for display in the private residence of a wealthy French fa...
Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze
Peace Depicting the Crucifixion in Dark Patina Bronze 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
18th Century. Peace depicting the Crucifixion Dark patina bronze, 21 x 14.5 cm The bronze examined is an ancient peace (in Latin osculum pacis or table pacis), the object of th...
Bronze
$249Sale Price|43% Off
Antique Russian Wall Relief, Icon in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small yet heavy wall relief - Russian icon in cast bronze. It depicts a seated Virgin Mary holding a very young Jesus and an Angel holding a crucifix. It was made in Russia circa 187...
Bronze
Mid-18th Century Burmese Stone Buddha
Located in Kastrup, DK
A mid 18th century Burmese stone Buddha seated in Bhumisparsha mudra position* (“calling the earth to witness”). Black-red lacquer with remnants of gilding. Many fine details. A v...
Stone
Antique KPM Hand-Painted Porcelain Cabinet Plate Depicting the Biblical "Ruth"
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-painted porcelain cabinet plate was made by the renowned KPM porcelain factory of Germany in approximately 1880. The center of the plate features a depiction of the...
Porcelain
Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century Qajar blue tile with Islamic calligraphy writing. Antique 19th century Islamic Koranic calligraphy with Koranic script. Qajar dynasty, a blue and white Islamic ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Virgin with Child Enthroned, Boxwood, Bronze and Carved Rock Crystal, 19th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Virgin with Child enthroned. Boxwood, bronze and carved rock crystal. XIX century. On an upholstered base, another second base has been placed in bronze, the metal in which the th...
Rock Crystal, Bronze, Other
Saints Apostles John and Paul, Wood, Castillian School, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of polychrome wood sculptures. "San Juan and San Pablo". Castilian school, 16th century. Both male figures have been represented standing, with their main iconographic attrib...
Other
Vintage Decorative Jesus Metal Statue on Ebonized Wooden Base, Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Jesus statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of a kind of Metal (probably white metal) on a wooden base. Very decorative and nice to dis...
Metal
Travel Pouch with Portraits of Missionary Father Felix Westerwoudt, 1898
Located in Delft, NL
A travel pouch with portraits of missionary Father Felix Westerwoudt, 1898. A leather pouch with a portrait in oval velvet fabric passe-partout. Signed and dated 1898 The pouc...
Leather, Fabric
18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Kneeler in Larch Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique Italian kneeler, very rustic in larch wood. Completely original and in its old condition, it has not been restored. Place this elegant antique Arma Christi prayer chair ...
Wood
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Church Torchères, Candleholders, Early 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Great pair of Italian Renaissance Revival wrought iron church torchères raised on a large tripod base, early 19th-century. The candleholders are finely handcrafted with elegant detai...
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Crucifix with a Gilt Bronze Corpus Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and impressive make, Gothic church altar crucifix. This ornate and all hand-crafted, bronze table crucifix comes with a good quality made and finely detailed, gilt bronz...
Brass, Bronze
Wrought Iron Church Torchère with Five Candleholders, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare Italian heavy wrought iron church five-light torchère, black painted raised on a large square geometric base, Italy, early 19th-century. This torchére is in good condition, wi...
Wrought Iron
Prie-Dieu or Oratory in Walnut and Burl Walnut, circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant oratory or prieu dieu (prayer Kneeler) in walnut and burr walnut from northern Italy circa 1600 Very beautiful Italian Renaissance furniture comosed of a drawer in burr wa...
Walnut
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Small Hand Painted Porcelain Virgin Mary Mounted on Metal Framed Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a hand painted porcelain oval portrait plaque of the Virgin Mary for home devotion. It is framed in a golden brass metal shaped as a gothic church that serves as a stand. The...
Porcelain
Silver Pax O Portapaz, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portapaz. Silver in its color and gilded. Century XVI. Portapaz made of silver that has a handle (decorated with delicate plant motifs similar to those of the pilasters) and a fem...
Silver
Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad
Located in Delft, NL
A silver Jewish Torah pointer or Yad A silver yad is a Jewish ritual pointer, known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parch...
Silver
Antique Hand-Carved Krishna Figure
Located in Raleigh, NC
Carved wood Krishna figure with detailed feathers and form. Simple and peaceful. free shipping.
Hardwood
Energetic Glass Buddha by Almeric Walter, Pate de Verre, France, 1900s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first
Art Glass
Vintage Israeli Church Tithing Bank in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wall hung church money bank in brass. It reads Tabor to its front - incised by hand. Presumably it has been used for tithing at one the churches of Mount Tabor in Israel. It was ma...
Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Bronze Bell with Nautical Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Italian antique bronze bell: may be a Nautical Bell or a Church bell because it was recovered in the Mediterranean sea in front of Genoa many years ago. It has a bullet hole on one ...
Bronze
Silver Incense Boat 'naviculae', Possibly Portugal, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Naveta. Silver. Possibly Portugal, 18th century. Base with counterweight. With hallmarks. Naveta with oval foot decorated with relief elements and moldings, balustrade foot and bod...
Silver, Other
Chapel, Walnut Wood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Chapel. Walnut wood, 17th century. Chapel for private oratory made of carved walnut wood and decorated with architectural elements of classicist inspiration (triangular split pedime...
Walnut
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...
Brass
Virgin with Child, Devotional Medal or Pendant. Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Medal. Spain, 18th century. Devotional medal made of gilded metal that shows an image of the Virgin Mary, placed on a pedestal and surrounded by a radiant trilobed halo. Towards th...
Metal
$7,000Sale Price / set|22% Off
Three Village Buddha Statues from Laos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Britain and France at the turn of the 20th century. Therefore although the item was collected in Southern
Wood
$1,750Sale Price|50% Off
19th Original Mexican Oil on Canvas of San Juan Nepomuceno
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this 19th original Mexican oil on canvas of San Juan Nepomuceno. About John of Nepomuk: Is the saint of Bohemia (Czech Republic) who was drowned in the Vltava river at t...
Canvas
$792Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruyi Belt Hook, Oriental, Jade Marble, Buckle, Hotei, Budai, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Ruyi belt hook. An Oriental, jade marble buckle depicting a reclining Hotei or Budai, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Pleasingly decorative example...
Other
17th Century Spanish Wooden Crucifix Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wooden crucifix figure sculpture.
Wood
Devotional Pendant, Saint James the Great, Bronze, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional medal, Santiago Apóstol. Ormolu, 17th century. Openwork devotional medal with the image of Santiago Apóstol in the center, on a pedestal and holding a staff and a book, ...
Bronze
17th Century Large Dutch Private Pew Currently Converted into a Bar
Located in Point Richmond, CA
17th century large Dutch oak private pew currently converted into a bar Originally from a church in Amsterdam. The enclosure would have been used by a noble family and probably ha...
Wood
Jones & Willis Ecclesiastical Brass Ewer English Gothic Revival Aesthetic
By Jones & Willis
Located in Sharon, CT
Made an signed by Jones & Willis. Uniquely annotated on base: THE GIFT OF ALICE PLANT IN GRATITUDE TO GOD FOR IS MERCIES MARCH 1905.
Brass
Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.
Brass, Bronze
Japanese 19th Century Temple Gong
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century temple gong. Temple gongs were originally used to beckon the gods. Comes with bronze bell, silk pillow, red lacquer stand and striker with wear consistent with ...
Bronze
Vintage Portuguese Handcrafted Wooden Stand Cross with Gilt Bronze Christ
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Vintage handcrafted wooden stand cross with gilt bronze Christ and ornaments on a beautiful carved wooden base, Portugal, 1930-1939. Measures: Height 19.75"/ 50 cm Width 10.75" / 2...
Bronze
Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A reliquary bronze crucifix on large engraved cross pendant with two hanging small crosses at both lateral sides of the large cross, Italy, early 17th century. Both small crosses wit...
Bronze
$693Sale Price|67% Off
French Crucifix Vitrine and Oval Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Crucifix in its oval vitrine, French, late 19th century Golden frame Good condition For shipping: 9/51/60 cm, 3.3 kg.
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century German Silver Spice Tower
Located in New York, NY
Silver spice container, Germany, circa 1900. In the shape of a Gothic castle, hand engraved, topped with a silver flag. Marked on the bottom with German silver hallmarks.
Silver
Bronze Aspergillum, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Hyssop. Bronze, 18th century. Swab made of bronze, forming the usual circular part, followed by a shaft decorated with moldings, which separate a tubular part from another with a b...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Holy Water Font for Nightstands Bedside Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Decò age pair of Italian Holy Water font for nightstands in Bakelite, images in silver-plated brass and glass font.
Brass
Madonna Carved Wood Sculpture Gold Leaf and Polychrome, Spain, Mid-18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wood sculpture wonderfully carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child gilded with gold leaf and polychrome painted, Spain, mid-18th century. This finely hand carved wood...
Gold Leaf
Gothic Revival Bronze Church Sanctuary Lamp Candle Chandelier Spain 18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Gothic Revival style bronze and parcel-brass church candle chandelier / hanging sanctuary lamp, Spain, mid-18th century, probably from a family with a private chapel. Crown shape b...
Brass, Bronze
Baroque Liturgical Vessel, Open Ciborium, Sanctuary Lamp, Aspersoria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique baroque church liturgical vessel, open Ciborium, sanctuary lamp, Aspersoria. Late 18th century Italian Baroque open Ciborium, Sanctuary lamp or Aspersoria is made in silve...
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass
Antique Russian Onyx and Cloissoné Benetier 'Holy Water Font'
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely water font with an unusual silver and gold orthodox church center medallion.
Onyx
Antique Large Folk Art Handcrafted Wooden Fretwork Crucifix or Cross and Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This extremely detailed and ornately handcrafted wooden Folk Art Crucifix is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Eastern Europe, possibly Austria, in circa 1920. The cross an...
Softwood
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your c...
Bronze, Iron
Indian 18th Century Islamic Bronze Flag
Located in London, GB
Indian 18th century Islamic bronze flag Indian, 18th century Measures: Height 54cm, width 20cm, depth 16cm This bronze flag, or alam, was produced in Islamic Mughal India during...
Bronze
Set of Two Antique Temple Heavy Bronze Door Handles, Nepal, 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare set of two handcrafted heavy bronze door handles from an old temple in Nepal, mid-19th century. Figurative male sculptures depicting a fertiliy deity used on entry doors as a ...
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Silver Torah Finials 'Rimmonim'
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah finials, chased, pierced, engraved, and cast, France, circa 1860. The finials are constructed with large open-work decorated ball in the middle, above it a pol...
Silver
North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur'an Leaf, 18th-19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders and a gilt cartouche with calligraphic decoration. Northern India late 18th or early...
Paper
18th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
The backplate is cast and featuring two birds in the center surrounded by open scrollwork. The side panels fitted with two servant lights, fronted by a row of eight oil fonts. Schola...
Brass
Late 19th Century Continental Silver Kiddush Cup
Located in New York, NY
Hand engraved silver Kiddush cup, 1894. Engraved with Hebrew text: "This cup of Blessing donated by Max Freined for "Aid for sick" society, Rosh Ha'Shana, 1893. The cup is decorated ...
Silver
Early 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Brass Hanukkah lamp Menorah, Poland, circa 1810. Cast in Bench form, on four feet. The backplate is cast and pierced featuring scrollwork. This lamp was made by the technique known ...
Brass
Early 20th Century North African Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
The hanging back-walled Hanukkah Lamp is made of brass and consists of a row of oil containers, a back and sides wall, and a hanger. A row of eight rectangular spouted oil containers...
Brass
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.
Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.
From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.
Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.
In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.
On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.
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