Antique Santos

An antique 19th century French bronze sculpture of Cupid and Psyche after a Greco Roman model found found in 1666 on the Caelian Hill in Rome, not far from the church of Santo Stefan...

The front features three serpentine drawers adorned with intricate marquetry in pau-santo and pau-rosa, arranged in geometric and foliate compositions.

Nel presente dipinto si figura il Santo in atteggiamento estatico, mentre alza gli occhi al cielo assorto in una preghiera interiore.

They were most likely produced in one of the renowned artisan workshops of Florence, particularly in the Oltrarno districts such as Santo Spirito and San Frediano, where master black...

From important Catholic relics, alter table and candlestick pricket floor lamp, old liturgical chalice liturgy items, cathedral architectural salvage, monastery, temple & mosque frag...

Stunningly detailed Italian plaster wall shelves, formed as two winged putto / cherubs sat amongst clouds, with a fine gesso overlay and beautifully hand painted, originally from a c...

The sculpture is a fine example of a Santo, a traditional form of Spanish and Colonial religious folk art, embodying both devotional purpose and artistic mastery.

Raised over a classically simple shaped serpentine frieze featuring a stunning scallop shell motif to the centre, raised over elegantly tapering cabriole leg with gorgeous acanthus l...

This exquisite raised stampwork brooch is a remarkable creation by the highly respected Native American artisans Frank & Brihilda Cortiz of the Santo Domingo Pueblo Tribe. Crafted fr...

Simili modelli progettuali compaiono nelle collezioni del Museo Civico de Feltre (Belluno Italia) e della Foresteria Del Convento Del Santo - Padova (Italia) Cf Clara Santini - Mille...

Francesco di Paola "several frescoes a history of said Santo 1766": these, probably not to be confused with the oil paintings in the chapel dedicated to the saint in the church of th...

I simboli vengono qui posizionati centralmente dall’artista: in alto, l'apparizione di Dio Padre tra le nubi con la mano benedicente e la Colomba dello Spirito Santo che discende con...

From important historical artifacts, church altarpiece, reredos, Roman Catholic cathedral lamp, altarstick pricket candlestick, ecclesiastical architectural salvage, tabernacle cabin...

He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Genoa as a pupil of Santo Varni. In 1865 Monteverde was awarded a stipend to study in Rome where he executed a sculpture of his two daughters.

He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Genoa as a pupil of Santo Varni. In 1865 Monteverde was awarded a stipend to study in Rome where he executed a sculpture of his two daughters.

A partir del siglo siguiente se convirtió, en principio, en el santo nacional de los portugueses, que ponen bajo su advocación las iglesias con edifican en el extranjero; y luego en ...

La famiglia Pasqui è una famiglia molto antica di origini toscane, la quale fin dal 1200 figura nei ruoli del quartiere di santo Spirito di Firenze, ove tenne stabile dimora fino al ...

Raised over a classically simple shaped serpentine frieze featuring a stunning scallop shell motif to the centre, raised over elegantly tapering cabriole leg with gorgeous acanthus l...

Supported on a quatrefoil base with decorative gadroon and beaded row detail and fabulous outsplayed, moulded legs featuring scroll and acanthus leaf motifs terminating on claw feet....

She served in the Brest squadron, took part in Ganteaume’s expeditions of 1801 to Egypt, and was involved in the French acquisition of Santo Domingo (also known as the Era de Francia...

The well figured moulded and stepped cavetto top of rectangular form is raised over an elegantly simple frieze with gorgeous applied flowerhead paterae motif detail above an arrangem...

Da uno sfondo buio emerge San Pietro segnato dal rimorso per il tradimento, ma pentito, come manifesta la mano sul petto; il santo è raffigurato con la barba e i capelli castani, ve...

Raised over a stunning highly carved intricately detailed panelled trefoil base with elegant out-scrolling legs featuring richly scrolling foliate, lambs tongue and sphere motifs thr...

La scena non racconta un episodio preciso, né rimanda a un santo identificabile o a un personaggio biblico riconoscibile.

José I / Portuguese Rococo Materials: Solid pau-santo (Brazilian rosewood), gilt bronze hardware Dimensions: Height 88 cm (34.6 in); Width 124 cm (48.8 in); Depth 61.5 cm (24.2 in) ...

From important historical relics, altar tables, altarpiece, reredos, tabernacle reliquary, Buddhist and Hindu statuary including full body Buddha, Buddha head or hand, life size myth...

The simple apron with gorgeous gadroon detail is supported on outswept legs with pad foot to the rear and elegantly tapering cabriole legs to the fore with acanthus leaves on knee, t...

Made and labelled by James Shoolbred of London. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' James Shoolbred & Co. James Shoolbred & Co or also known as Jas Shoolbred was established in the 1...

Supported on well figured, finely carved mahogany outswept legs to the rear and elegantly tapering square legs to the fore, terminating on block foot. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

This fabulous piece is of coopered construction and features a pair of finely cast brass bands and swing handle. Mahogany Type: ‘Santos Mahogany’

Likely a component from a larger escritoire or bureau, the piece is crafted from richly toned pau-santo (rosewood) and adorned with intricate floral inlays in pau-rosa, pau-cetim, an...

Key Details Style: Art Deco Material: Hand-formed metal/tin Origin: Sourced from the Jonathan Parks estate in Santa Fe Motifs: Sculpted fan details at all four sides, stepped Deco ed...

Two interior ledges provide gentle stages for santos or votive offerings, while the hand-hewn pine and time-worn patina speak of centuries of quiet devotion.

The canted sides are decorated beautifully with blind fretwork featuring geometric shapes, hand carved in low relief, raised above a deep serpentine apron features a single cupboard ...

Raised over elegantly tapering cabriole leg to the back and fore with a further stunning arrangement of foliate on knee, finely carved in low relief, conjoined with serpentine shelve...

19th Century Spanish Colonial wood and polychromed hand carved figure of a Santos or possibly Jesus. The practice of creating Santos figures began in Spain and they usually wore orna...

The simple moulded and fluted frieze with reeded panelled detail is supported on elegantly tapering, ring turned baluster legs with foliate and sphere motifs, terminating on finely c...

A wonderful artifact on it's own, this carving will also make a wonderful base for a Santos or cross, or really, any piece of sculpture or ceramic from any era from the ancient to th...

The finely cast brass hand rail surmounted with finial is raised above the well figured mahogany brass hinged metamorphic library steps which features three steps and converts into a...

Raised over elegantly tapering cabriole leg with fabulous stylised corbels, flowerheads, c-scrolls and foliate on knee and with scroll foot, finely carved in high relief, terminating...

Supported on outswept leg to the rear and finely ring turned leg with arrow foot to the fore, terminating on rockers. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

The watch's moulded and hinged silver lid opens upwards to reveal a striking enamelled watch face with an hour and minute dial with classic roman numerals and an elegant small second...

From antique church furniture, old world European altarpiece, Spanish Colonial santos, Tuscan altar table, reliquary monstrance, crucifix cross sculpture, medieval Renaissance era Go...

The stylistic simplicity and proportions may suggest origins in Southern Europe, possibly Italy or Spain, where such pieces were commonly used in Catholic religious iconography, alta...

The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo or Holy Face, is a Roman Catholic Relic which, according to legend, bears the likeness of the Face of Jesus that was imprint...

The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo or Holy Face, is a Roman Catholic Relic which, according to legend, bears the likeness of the Face of Jesus that was imprint...

The simple frieze is raised over an elegantly tapering body with reeded panels to the central reserves flanked with beautiful fluted detail to the canted corners and is fitted with a...

Compare, for example, with the "Abrazo" of the Monastery of Santo Tomás de Ávila by Luis Salvador Carmona, dated in the 18th century.

The simple apron is supported on outswept legs to the rear and elegantly tapering cabriole legs to the fore with acanthus leaves on knee, terminating on a finely carved claw and ball...

Small knuckle carving is missing as per photos. Mahogany Type: ‘Santos Mahogany’

The well figured, moulded top of rectangular form is raised over an arrangement of two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, all cock beaded with finely turned pulls and ...

Supported on ring turned quatrefoil base terminating on elegantly tapering line inlaid spider leg. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany' Dimensions: Height: 30 in / 76.2 cm Table ...

Raised above a pair of straight panelled supports to the rear and a pair of elegantly tapering, moulded cabriole legs to the fore with fabulous with scroll motifs and pad feet restin...

The fabulous newer Carrara Marble top of rectangular form is raised over an elegantly simple frieze with a lovely lambs tongue border trim above a fitted mirror back to the rear and ...

The well figured, moulded top of rectangular form with a gorgeous delicate border of lozenge and bead moulding, is supported on finely ring turned elegant leg conjoined with stretche...

Edward and Roberts specialized in marquetry, inlay and ormolu. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'

The moulded, well figured top of rectangular form is raised over four graduated drawers fitted with elegant ring turned pulls, supported on moulded platform plinth base. Mahogany ...