Unavailable|$1,160
Early 20th Century Italian Reliquary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sealed oval shaped theca housing a white threadbare fabric embroidered with a red Sacre Coeur, a cross, wings, crossed keys, all entwined with a ribbon. The theca sits within a silve...
Metal
Unavailable|$1,309
19thc Spanish Delicately Scrolled Iron Cross
Located in New Orleans, LA
Lovely old 19thc Spanish iron cross with delicate curves and scrolls
Iron
Unavailable|$630
18th Century Italian Iron Cross
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small 18th century Italian iron cross. One can imagine the history in this ancient piece and wonder about its' story.
Iron
Unavailable|$700
Traveling Buddhist Shrine, Early 20th Century
Located in Yardley, PA
A handmade small size temple intended for travel, hand-carved and embellished with brass fixtures, folding glass paned doors.
Unavailable|$6,500
17th Century Italian Wooden Angel
Located in Carmel, CA
17th Century Italian wooden angel, exceptionally hand-carved to show a flow of motion. It is attached to a stand and is missing a wing as well as an arm. The surface is multi-colored...
Wood
17th Century Italian Carved Wood, Gesso, and Polychrome Figure of Christ Child
Located in Carmel, CA
17th c. Italian finely carved wood, gesso, and polychrome Christ child on a wooden gilded carved stand holding the globe in one hand. Exceptional details in hair and face.
Gesso, Wood
Unavailable|$6,200
18th Century French Holy Water Font
Located in Carmel, CA
A very rare 18th Century French, hand-carved, holy water font. Beautifully and intricately carved in three dimensional detail with gold leaf.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable|$2,827
18th Century Oak Tree Missal Box
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful Alpine 18th Century oak tree carved missal box, finely and precisely engraved with typical French Savoie details as hearts, rosaces and rouelles. The box has the shape of ...
Oak
Unavailable|$4,500
19th Century French Cast-Iron Cross
Located in New York, NY
French cast-iron cross on original stone base. The decoration includes a relief of the Veil of Veronica, and a lamenting angel and a sleeping sheep at the base of the cross.
Stone, Iron
Unavailable|$4,500
Cast Iron Cross
Located in New York, NY
French, cast iron cross circa 1890 in original stone base.
Iron
Unavailable|$4,250
Holy Family in Sculpted Wood
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A low-relief sculpture plaque of the Holy Family, Mary sits in the center with the Christ child on her lap and Anne (i.e. Mary's mother) and Elizabeth (i.e. her cousin) on either sid...
Fir
Unavailable|$8,700
Shaan Dynasty Carved, Lacquered, and Gilt Seated Buddha
Located in Portland, ME
A Shaan Dynasty carved, lacquered, and gilt Buddha. Clad in a robe and wearing an elaborate crown, this buddha is seated in meditation. His right hand is in a protective position she...
Giltwood
Unavailable|$450
18th Century Bronze Ganesh from India
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century bronze Ganesh from India.
Unavailable|$2,827
Church Console Table, Late 19th Century, Original Polychromed Terracotta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Church Console Table Circa 1880 / Late 19th Century Original Polychromed Terracotta France This beautiful console table, made in polychromed terracotta, comes from a french ...
Terracotta
Unavailable|$10,000
Stele of Durga Mahishasuramardini, Indonesia, 13th to 14th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Stele of Durga Mahishasuramardini. Indonesia, 13th-14th Century Volcanic tuff stone (andesite) stele of Durga Mahishasuramardini. Sculpture representing the grand goddess with six...
Unavailable|$18,500 / set
Pair of Monumental Italian Cherubs
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Monumental Gilt and silver gilt on painted and parcel gilt stands, Cherub holding cornucopia and wearing swaddling. 18th c.
Unavailable|$550
French Timber and Bronze Crucifix
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
The cross made from ebonized timber, with a beautifully cast bronze Christ.
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,800
18th Century Bolivian Ceremonial Crown
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Repousse and chased floral motifs and loosely mounted crucifix adorn this sterling silver crown. base diameter: 4.25 inches Stand Included
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,200
18th Century Royal Bolivian Equestrian Slipper
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Elegantly assembled sterling silver slipper and bezel set garnet framed around hand-crafted, relief engraved floral motifs in sterling silver. Stand Included
Sterling Silver
Unavailable|$2,389
Catalan Glass Holy Water Stoup
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire
An extremely rare Catalan glass holy water stoup with reticello inclusions in the bowl; approximate 12" tall; Barcelona, circa 1600. Provenance: Harold Henkes Collection.
Glass
Unavailable|$475
French Brass Crucifix
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
beautifully case, with trefoil and fleur-de-lis details, on a hexagonal base
Brass
Unavailable|$1,638
Kneeling Christ Figure
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
The kneeling figure hand carved in mixed pine and fruit woods, the head showing remnants of animal hair, painted decoration to the expressive face is original and untouched. The ...
Unavailable|$14,000
18th Century Colonial Shrine, Huamanga Stone, Brazil
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very fine, rare late 18th century Portuguese colonial shrine from Brazil. Carved and polychrome painted wood with a 'Cristo' and various saints, each meticulously carved in piedra ...
Stone
Unavailable|$1,229
Antique Greek Orthodox Solid Brass Candelabrum Candle Stand
Located in London, GB
A decorative floor standing candelabrum in solid brass. This candle stand was reclaimed from a Greek orthodox church in London. The circular top would have been filled with stand to ...
Unavailable|$3,250
French Cast Iron Crucifixion Jesus
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
19th century. Beautifully modelled, with wonderful patination and lichen growth.
Iron
Unavailable|$1,600
Tall Antique Church Tin Cross Ornament
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Church Tin Cross Ornament
Tin
Unavailable|$5,000
Victorian Carved Church Pulpit in the Gothic Style
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
Beautifully carved pulpit, in the Gothic style, with pointed arches and pierced quatrefoil details.
Wood
Unavailable|$2,800
Late 17th c. Missal Stand in form of eagle
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 17th c. Missal Stand, French in the form of an Eagle
Unavailable|$1,850
French Napoleon III Tortoiseshell and Ebony Crucifix
Located in Natchez, MS
French Napoleon III Tortoiseshell and Ebony Crucifix with Chirst in white metal.
Unavailable|$2,875
Art Deco Style Carved Oak Lectern
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style carved oak lectern, circa 1935, having a carved spread-winged eagle above carved-through scroll design.
Oak
Unavailable|$8,800
18th Century Marble Statue of a Jain Teacher
Located in Hudson, NY
This 18th century white marble statue depicts the naked Jain Digambar Tirthankar (Pathbreaker). It is made from the white marble of Mt Abu a famous holy site for the Jains, in Rajast...
Unavailable|$7,169
Stone Carving of Saint Peter
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Limestone standing carving of St Peter
Unavailable|$3,004
Walnut Articulated Santos Figure, Spain, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Large walnut Santos figure of a female saint, perhaps Mary, with articulated arms. The head with the original polychrome decoration. Spain, 18th century. Originally the figure would...
Walnut
Unavailable|$2,800
Superb and Crisply Decorated Gilt Bronze Reliquary, France circa 1550
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Superb Gilt Bronze Reliquary Crisply Decorated in Fine Oriignal Condition. France, Circa, 1550
Bronze
Unavailable|$950
"Let It Be" Wooden Statue of Mary
Located in Woodstock, NY
Carved and polychromed wooden statue of Mary. Depicted with flowing robes with finely detailed gilding, and an expression of sorrowful ecstasy.
Unavailable|$21,850
Christ Figure
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Very good figure of Christ original polychrome decoration and condition
Unavailable|$7,500 / set
Rare 19th Century Russian Set of Three Gilded Half Columns
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Rare beautiful set of three Russian Gilded half columns, mid 19 th c, original condition.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable|$3,900
A Good 18th Century Spanish Colonial Madonna
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb 18th century Spanish colonial Madonna. Carved and polychrome painted wood with hand painted and gessoed cloth skirt. Inset glass eyes. Original platform base with silver sta...
Wood
Unavailable|$4,028
Wood carving of virgin
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Wood carving of virgin ascending original polychrome decoration
Unavailable|$4,800
Italian Baroque Carved Wood Figure of a Female Saint
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Italian Baroque Carved Wood Figure Of A Female Saint. Traces Of Gesso And Original Polychrome Painted Finish.
Wood
Unavailable|$14,137
18th Century Peruvian Tabernacle in Tortoise Shell and Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Lisbon, PT
Exotic wood, tortoise shell and mother-of-peal tabernacle.
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable|$2,458
Wood Carving of a Saint
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Yew wood carving of a saint of very good color.
Unavailable|$4,600
Stunning 18th Century Spanish Colonial Saint Antony Santo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A superb 18th century Spanish colonial Saint Anthony sculpture. Carved and polychrome painted wood with beautiful giltwood tunic in the Chinoiserie style. Inset glass eyes. Original ...
Wood
Unavailable|$7,500
Superb 18th Century Spanish Colonial Cristo, "The Flagellation"
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare 18th century Spanish colonial figure represents The Flagellation of Jesus Christ. Hand-carved and polychrome painted wood with inset glass eyes. Seated on the original plat...
Unavailable|$44,768
16th Century Italian Tall, Double-Sided Floor Lectern
Located in Milan, IT
16th Century magnificent Italian tall double-sided floor Lectern of outstanding quality, carved walnut and tripod base ending in claw feet.
Walnut
Unavailable|$9,800
Beautiful 19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance
By Andre Favier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful French silver Monstrance with the hallmarks of Favier Andre (1805 to 1854). The crystal Luna is in great condition. The base measures 8.5" wide and 7"deep.
Unavailable|$5,600 / set
Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Reliquary with Putti Head Decoration
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Italian Reliquary with Putti Heads on clouds and rays of light all with glass chamber in Cartouche form on a base with foliate decoration
Giltwood
Unavailable|$1,375
19th Century Russian Icon
Located in Charleston, SC
Russian Icon "Mother of God Kazanskaya". 19th Century. Provenance: Private Collection. Christie's East, sale 220, Oct. 21, 1981, Lot 592.
Unavailable|$1,125
Russian Icon of Holy Mother with Riza/Oklad, circa 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Russian Icon of Holy Mother with Riza/Oklad, c. 19th Century
Unavailable|$12,800
Reliquary of Southern Italy
Located in Madrid, ES
Highly delicate Reliquary of southern Italy. Probably Naples, XVIII century. The quality of the carving and the delicacy of the painting is unique.
Unavailable|$2,450
French Santos St. Peter Polychrome Painted with Linen Stole, circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
French Santos St. Peter Polychrome Painted w/ Linen Stole, c.1800.
Wood
Unavailable|$16,000
19th Century French Solid Carved Wood Statue of Madonna
Located in BRUXELLES, BE
Magnificent statue of madonna carved in solid oak, standing on a painted dome.
Wood
Unavailable|$1,950
Indo-Portuguese Hand Carved Wooden Saint Heads
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese saint heads from a church on India's west coast. Hand carved of dense wood with polychromed finish on iron stand. Sold individually smallest = $1300 medium=$1950 ...
Unavailable|$1,495
French Cast Iron Cross
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a French cast iron Cross that was formerly a grave marker in the late 19th Century. It is fitted into a cement base measuring 12 wide by 10 deep by 9.5 inches high. The bas...
Iron
Unavailable|$1,100
Church Altar Relief in Carved Wood "Mystic Lamb" 1800 - 1820
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Church altar relief in carved wood. Theme: Mystic Lamb. Year: 1800 - 1820. Condition: Very good. Measure: 45 x 43,5 x 4,5 cm (17.72 x 17.13 x 1.77 inch). Shipping is n...
Wood
Unavailable
Very Rare Pre-Reformation Painted Panels
Located in London, GB
RARE GROUP OF PAINTED PANELS on oak boards, depicting scenes from the Passion. Late-15th or early-16th Century, possibly English. Literature: The three fragments of panels depict...
Unavailable|$2,150
Antique Polychrome Carved Wood Monk Saint
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved polychrome wood santo a monk, and holding a book on his arm, and wrote on the statue " Luis PC" Continental probably from Portugal
Wood
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