Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix 1920
By Ch. Soudant
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix by Charles Soudant, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco bronze crucifix by renowned sculptor Charles Soudant, created in the 1920s and cast by...
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
French Antique Catholic Alter or table Crucifix in cast copper, 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Crucifix / copper / Antique / Religious Antique standing crucifix from the 1900s, France.
Copper
Hand carved oak crucifix or corpus Christi, Belgium ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / crucifix / oak / Religious / Antique Very detailed antique French wood carved Christ statue, hand-made in France around 1900. In good overall condition but missing...
Oak
Small Silver gilt Ciborium with Gilt Copper Foot - 17th century
Located in Lommel, BE
A rare and refined small 17th century ciborium, featuring a silver cup and lid raised on a gilt copper foot. The hemispherical cup is fitted with a domed lid surmounted by a cross f...
Copper, Silver
Exceptional Figure of Christ ‘Corpus Christi’ in boxwood - Italy - 17th century
Located in Lommel, BE
Élégant corpus du Christ en buis, sculpté au XVII? siècle, témoignant d’une remarquable maîtrise technique et d’une profonde sensibilité baroque. La figure se distingue par une anato...
Boxwood
Tibetan Gau Traveling Shrine, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, a B...
Silver, Copper
16th Century Corpus, Southern Netherlands
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
16th. Century Corpus Cristi from the Southern Netherlands, with the original polychrome. The refined sculpture is framed in an ebonized and gilded frame and mounted on red velvet.
Palmwood
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined antique French Catholic ostensoir monstrance was crafted in France circa 1850 and reflects the high level of ecclesiastical metalwork produced during the 19th century. E...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Silver reliquary with a boxwood carving depicting the Descent from the Cross
Located in Madrid, España
Silver reliquary with a boxwood carving depicting the Descent from the Cross, and an illuminated engraving of the Immaculate Conception on the reverse. 17th century. Dimensions: 5 c...
Silver Plate
Virgin and child in carved boxwood - Southern Netherlands - 17th century
Located in Lommel, BE
Virgin and Child, Southern Netherlands (Flemish or Dutch work), 17th century, finely carved boxwood sculpture. The Virgin is depicted standing, draped in a long, flowing cloak, holdi...
Boxwood
Baroque-style table lectern in carved and gilded wood, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, España
Baroque-style table lectern in carved and gilded wood, 18th century. Dimensions: 37 cm high x 37.5 cm wide x 23.5 cm deep.
Wood
Historicist devotional altar in carved wood by Claudio Tordera Antolín
Located in Madrid, España
Historicist devotional altar in carved wood by Claudio Tordera Antolín [Inscription on hinges: “Tordera, woodcarver, Valladolid”] Valladolid, early 20th century Claudio Tordera Anto...
Wood
Russian Icon “Intercession of the Theotokos”, Russia ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 1900 / Icon Intercession of the Theotokos / Paleg Tohrof / Wood Panel / Polychrome Tempera / Religious / Antique This exquisite early-20th-century Russian icon presents a f...
Wood
18th Century Processional Painted Sunburst on a Baroque Silver Gilt Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare and exquisite 18th century iron processional sunburst with a painted central image of Holy Mother Mary presenting the rosary to Saint Dominic to one side and Ave Maria to the ...
Iron
An Alabaster Renaissance relief from Mechelen - Belgium - Early 17th century
Located in Lommel, BE
Alabaster plaque from Mechelen, 17th century This delicate alabaster plaque, finely carved in bas-relief, follows in the tradition of the Mechelen workshops, renowned in the 16th an...
Alabaster
Saint Andrew. Carved and polychromed wood. Attributed to DE VAHÍA, Alejo
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Andrew. Carved and polychromed wood. Attributed to DE VAHÍA, Alejo (?-circa 1515). This figurative sculpture, carved and polychromed in wood with traces of gilding still visib...
Metal, Other
Brown’s Self-Interpreting Family Bible by the Rev. John Brown, Illustrated, 1880
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Brown’s Self-Interpreting Bible. The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, According to the Authorized Versions. With an Introduction: Marginal References and Readings;...
Leather, Paper
Gothic chalice in copper and gilded copper - Italy- 15th century
Located in Lommel, BE
Elegant 15th-century Italian Gothic chalice in copper and gilded copper. The flared bowl, with its sober, harmonious lines, rests on a hexagonal stem adorned with an architectural kn...
Gold Plate, Copper
Neo‑Gothic Crucifix, France 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully expressive example of 19th‑century French devotional art, this Neo‑Gothic crucifix combines plaster, wood, and metal to create a richly detailed and spiritually resonan...
Metal
Belgian Processional Crucifix on Pedestal, 16th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th Century / Crucifix / wood, marble, metal / Religious An exceptional 16th-century Belgian crucifix, originally conceived for use in religious processions, later mounte...
Marble, Metal
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique French Catholic ostensoir monstrance was crafted in France circa 1850 and exemplifies the refined ecclesiastical metalwork of the mid-19th century. Executed in...
Silver Plate, Bronze
Russian wood panel Icon of the Presentation of Our Lord, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Icon of The Presentation of Our Lord / wood / Religious This exquisite 19th-century Russian icon depicts The Presentation of Our Lord, a central feast in the...
Wood
Russian Icon of the Virgin of Tenderness (Eleousa), 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Icon The Virgin of Tenderness or Eleousa / wood / Religious This poignant 19th-century Russian icon depicts The Virgin of Tenderness, also known as Eleousa, ...
Wood
Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (B). Item features heavy solid brass/bronze construction, chalice and rays of light cast design, very nice vinta...
Bronze
Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Bronze Wall Hanging Altar Door Tabernacle with Chalice (A). Item features heavy solid brass/bronze construction, chalice and rays of light cast design, very nice vinta...
Bronze
18th Century Carved Wood INRI Scroll Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews
Located in Hastings, GB
Intricately carved and rare late 18th Century carved wooded scroll, bearing the letters INRI - Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). A magnificent ...
Wood
Crucifix and Pair of Candlesticks by P.L. Vombach, Germany 19th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A powerful testament to 19th‑century German ecclesiastical craftsmanship, this bronze crucifix accompanied by its original pair of candlesticks was produced by the distinguished foun...
Bronze
Big handcarved oak angel head or cherub 19th century
Located in Zemst, BE
Big hand-carved putti head with feathers. Exceptionally big 38 cm high (14,96") Probably mid 19th century. This item might be a bit older, but seen these regional items have been m...
Oak
Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, crafted with an olive wood core
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Jerusalem Cross, or Stations of the Cross, crafted with an olive wood core and adorned with carved mother-of-pearl pieces, dating from the late 19th century. At its cente...
Wood
A French wooden neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue, ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An imposing and exquisitely detailed Neo‑Gothic wooden steeple from France, dating to the early 19th century, this architectural devotional piece captures the grandeur and verticalit...
Wood
Child Jesus enthroned. Wood, terracotta, fabric. Spanish school, 18th c etc.
Located in Madrid, ES
Child Jesus enthroned. Wood, terracotta, fabric. Spanish school, 18th century and later (chair). The chair, with its oval, hollow back adorned with vegetal motifs tied in gold, feat...
Other
Unfinished wooden corpus christ - early 20th C
Located in Haaltert, BE
Unfinished large corpus christ, made of oak. This corpus christ was found in the workshop of a sculptor who was known for creating religious statues and busts of people in the Nether...
Wood
Hand sculptured clay model sculpture of Virgin Maria and Jesus
Located in Leuven , BE
Hand sculptured clay model sculpture of Virgin Maria and Jesus
Clay
Silver holy water font with Calvary decoration, 18th century
Located in NANTES, FR
Silver holy water font with Calvary decoration, 18th century M3087 We have not identified the hallmarks on this silver holy water font. Cleaning has intentionally not been pushed. ...
Silver
Nevers Faience Holy Water Font, 18th Century, High Relief (Ronde-Bosse)
Located in NANTES, FR
Nevers Faience Holy Water Font, 18th Century, High Relief (Ronde-Bosse) M3610 This white-ground holy water font features a Christ on the cross in high relief (ronde-bosse). The lowe...
Faience
Infant Jesus of Prague, polychromatic & gilt plaster statue - 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine statue of Infant Jesus of Prague, King of the world, his royal crown on the head, wearing the royal coat and holding the orb ; hand-painted polychromatic plaster enhanced with...
Plaster
Large Japanese Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Resonant Tone, 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A fine and impressive Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell dating to the early–mid 19th century, notable for its substantial scale, well-preserved decorative elements, and beautifull...
Bronze
Antique Processional Cross - Bronze Brass Large Altar Crucifix Tall Church Shaft
Located in Forney, TX
Featuring a brilliant high-quality gilt bronze cross, finely cast and richly decorated, mounted with haloed crucified Christ figure, adorned with palmette tips, projecting winged ang...
Brass, Bronze
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French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Metal
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder
Located in London, GB
For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always...
Pine
19th Century Stained Glass – Virgin Mary – “Posuerunt Me Custodem” v
Located in NANTES, FR
**19th Century Stained Glass – Virgin Mary – “Posuerunt Me Custodem” – A5684** This 19th-century stained glass panel depicts the Virgin Mary accompanied by the phrase **“Posuerunt m...
Glass
Antique Italian Friezes with the Figure of St. Michael 1750s in Gilded Wood
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia Di Fregi Dorati riccamente intagliati in legno di tiglio con un tableau centrale ovale raffigurante San Michele mentre impugna la spada con la mano destra e regge la bilancia ...
Giltwood
Late 17th–Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Bust of Madonna Addolorata
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 17th–Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Bust of the Madonna Addolorata A deeply expressive Italian carved walnut bust of the Madonna Addolorata (Mater Dolorosa), dating f...
Walnut
19th Century Joseph Figure in Dome
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Extraordinary 19th Century plaster figure of Joseph with child. Joseph is wearing a handmade pearly king hat and chain necklace. One-of-a-kind sculpture in an antique dome.
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Flying Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring movement and Old World charm to a wall with this delightful pair of antique carved cherubs crafted in Italy circa 1880. Executed in solid walnut, the expressive putti are sculp...
Walnut
Monumental Spanish Colonial Giltwood Standing Sunburst Cross, New Mexico 1700s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Discovered on a recent sourcing trip through Santa Fe, this monumental Spanish Colonial–style devotional cross is an extraordinary example of New Mexican ecclesiastical craftsmanship...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Antique 19th Century Indian Colonial Solid Silver Christening Mug c.1860
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian colonial silver christening mug, of rounded bellied form with wrythen fluting, decorated with chased floral work and a central cartouche. The scroll handl...
Silver
Framed Late 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Chireno, TX
Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very g...
Gold Leaf
Framed 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Chireno, TX
Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very good a...
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
Antique Judaica 1786 Monumental Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad, 47 cm
Located in Doha, QA
An extraordinary and highly important 18th-century Torah pointer (Yad) in solid sterling silver, dated 1786. At nearly 250 years old- only ten years short of its quarter-millennium a...
Silver
18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recreate your own sacred space with this handmade shrine, for regular devotion, reflection, or simply to showcase a personally meaningful object. We believe this item to be in good a...
Gold
18th Century German Martin Luther Holy Bible.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century German Martin Luther Holy Bible. This is a rare 1733 German massive folio edition translated by Martin Luther and printed with numerous engravings in red and black by t...
Other
19th Century Holy Land Mother-of-Pearl Icon
Located in London, GB
This fantastic mother-of-pearl icon was made in Jerusalem at the end of the 19th century, and is beautifully carved with mother-of-pearl and set with abalone. The central scene shows...
Mother-of-Pearl
German 18th Century Silver Hanukkah Lamp by Herfurth
Located in London, GB
German 18th century silver Hanukkah lamp by Herfurth German, c. 1760 Height 17.5cm, width 23cm, depth 7cm This exceptional German Hanukkah lamp was produced in the 18th century ...
Silver
Unique Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Torah Pointer Yad Faberge Feodor Rückert
By Feodor Rückert
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional Antique Judaica Torah Pointer (Yad) in 84 Zolotniki silver, bearing Imperial Russian assay marks including a prominent double-headed eagle and a secondary eagle contro...
Sterling Silver
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