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French Monstrance

18th Century French Giltwood Architectural Monstrance
18th Century French Giltwood Architectural Monstrance

18th Century French Giltwood Architectural Monstrance

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… A beautiful and towering French monstrance, measuring 37 inches tall

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Antique 18th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance
19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance

19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance

Located in Victoria, BC

This striking 19th-century French monstrance is an wonderful example of ecclesiastical metalwork

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Bronze

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Ostensoir Monstrance with Original Casing
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Ostensoir Monstrance with Original Casing

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Ostensoir Monstrance with Original Casing

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique French ostensoir, crafted circa 1860, is executed in finely cast and silvered

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

18th Century Painted Wooden Monstrance Mirror
18th Century Painted Wooden Monstrance Mirror

18th Century Painted Wooden Monstrance Mirror

$788

H 20.48 in W 11.62 in D 2.37 in

18th Century Painted Wooden Monstrance Mirror

Located in Hastings, GB

Baroque monstrance, hand carved and painted in a striking dusky rose pink and gold finish, it has

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Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case
18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case

18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in

18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case

Located in Haarlem, NL

Large decorative antique 18th century 2-piece reliquary or monstrance case to hold a religious

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Antique 18th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Leather, Damask, Wood

19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case
19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case

19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case

$2,760Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.68 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair

Located in Forney, TX

French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics. The earliest

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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18th Century French Monstrance
18th Century French Monstrance

18th Century French Monstrance

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H 14 in W 7 in D 4 in

18th Century French Monstrance

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French "Monstrance", a wood carved and painted religious relic, presented in the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Religious Items

Beautiful 19th Century  French Gilt Silver Monstrance
Beautiful 19th Century  French Gilt Silver Monstrance

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

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"

Located in Dallas, TX

Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "Ostensoir," or monstrance in

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

18th Century French Bronze and Copper Catholic Ostensoir or Monstrance
18th Century French Bronze and Copper Catholic Ostensoir or Monstrance

18th Century French Bronze and Copper Catholic Ostensoir or Monstrance

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 18th century French bronze and copper catholic ostensoir (monstrance) (circa: 1780

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Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Religious Items

18th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Shining Sun
18th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Shining Sun

18th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Shining Sun

Located in Dallas, TX

monstrance, from France circa 1780. A monstrance is the vessel used in Roman Catholic, Old Catholic and

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun

Located in Dallas, TX

as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1840, this impressive golden centrepiece sits on four paw

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun

Located in Dallas, TX

, from France, circa 1850. A monstrance is the vessel used in Roman Catholic, Old Catholic and Anglican

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," (or monstrance

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," (or monstrance

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," (or monstrance

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun

19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun

Located in Dallas, TX

Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," or monstrance

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Reliquary with Monstrance Decor
18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Reliquary with Monstrance Decor

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Reliquary with Monstrance Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and petite antique church cabinet was crafted in France, circa 1780; the cabinet

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Two-Tone Silvered and Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"
19th Century French Two-Tone Silvered and Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"

19th Century French Two-Tone Silvered and Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"

Located in Dallas, TX

monstrance in English). Crafted in France, circa 1860, this impressive religious relic rests on four scrolled

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Brass Eucharistic Monstrance, Cross and Wheat Design
19th Century French Gilt Brass Eucharistic Monstrance, Cross and Wheat Design

19th Century French Gilt Brass Eucharistic Monstrance, Cross and Wheat Design

Located in Vero Beach, FL

19th century French gilt brass Eucharistic Monstrance with cross and Wheat Design. Impressive

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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Antique Bronze Monstrance
Antique Bronze Monstrance

Antique Bronze Monstrance

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H 19.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

Antique Bronze Monstrance

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique bronze monstrance survives in a remarkable degree of preservation with intricate detail

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Stunning Antique French Gilt Bronze and Paste Monstrance
Stunning Antique French Gilt Bronze and Paste Monstrance

Stunning Antique French Gilt Bronze and Paste Monstrance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning Antique French gilt bronze and paste monstrance or ostensorium, with elaborate gilt bronze

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Ormolu

French Sterling Silver and Vermeli Monstrance Decorated with Cherubs
French Sterling Silver and Vermeli Monstrance Decorated with Cherubs

French Sterling Silver and Vermeli Monstrance Decorated with Cherubs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French sterling silver and vermeli monstrance, 1840, decorated with cherubs This beautifully

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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

French Silver Plate and Brass Monstrance With Radiant Sunburst Bezel
French Silver Plate and Brass Monstrance With Radiant Sunburst Bezel

French Silver Plate and Brass Monstrance With Radiant Sunburst Bezel

Located in Montreal, QC

French silver metal and brass monstrance with radiant bezel with baluster shaft with cherub heads

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Antique 1850s French Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance
19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance

19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance

Located in Dallas, TX

," otherwise known as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1840, this impressive golden centerpiece sits on

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance
19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance

19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance

Located in Dallas, TX

," otherwise known as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1840, this impressive golden centerpiece sits on

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

18th Century French Carved Sterling Silver and Gilt Catholic Monstrance
18th Century French Carved Sterling Silver and Gilt Catholic Monstrance

18th Century French Carved Sterling Silver and Gilt Catholic Monstrance

Located in Dallas, TX

, from France, circa 1760. A monstrance is the vessel used in Roman Catholic, Old Catholic and Anglican

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf

18th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun
18th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun

18th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun

Located in Dallas, TX

as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1780, this golden centerpiece features motifs including

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Carved Oak Monstrance Reliquary Box Liturgical Gothic Case Glass
Antique French Carved Oak Monstrance Reliquary Box Liturgical Gothic Case Glass

Antique French Carved Oak Monstrance Reliquary Box Liturgical Gothic Case Glass

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak Monstrance Reliquary box Liturgical Gothic case glass ~Direct from

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance
19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance

19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance

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H 32 in W 16 in D 7.5 in

19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Stunning French gilt 950 silver monstrance in the neo-Baroque style from Paris, circa 1840.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Silver

Composition with Monstrance.
Composition with Monstrance.

Composition with Monstrance.

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H 27 in W 16 in

Composition with Monstrance.

Located in Villenouvelle, FR

A 18 th century French gilded monstrance presented in an antique French glass dome, with a

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20th Century French Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Shell, Wood, Mirror

French Brass Ornate Starburst Monstrance/Reliquary
French Brass Ornate Starburst Monstrance/Reliquary

French Brass Ornate Starburst Monstrance/Reliquary

Located in Allentown, PA

French brass starburst monstrance fitted with round frame of brilliant set paste stones surrounding

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Vintage 1910s French Beaux Arts Religious Items

Collection Monstrance Ciborium and Two Challices in Silver and Gold 19th Century
Collection Monstrance Ciborium and Two Challices in Silver and Gold 19th Century

Collection Monstrance Ciborium and Two Challices in Silver and Gold 19th Century

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

monstrance One ciborium Two challices Complete and intact off very high quality silver and gold-plated

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate

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18th Century Silver Monstrance c. 1797–1799 Augsburg Neoclassical Gilt Lüders
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18th Century Silver Monstrance c. 1797–1799 Augsburg Neoclassical Gilt Lüders

Located in Epfach, DE

Augsburg silver sunburst monstrance, c. 1797–1799. Master: Jakob Hermann David Lüders This impressive late 18th century sunburst monstrance was crafted in Augsburg between 1797 and...

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Antique 1790s German Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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French Monstrance For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French monstrance you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every French monstrance was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the French monstrance you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A French monstrance is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in neoclassical, Baroque and Empire styles are sought with frequency.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

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.

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