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Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration in Blue & Yellow Patina, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

avaliable. Overall Measures: 46 cm H x 31,5 cm W x 14 cm D Poor box // Alms box // Offertory box // Mite

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D Poor

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

Poor Richard Head, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo
Poor Richard Head, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

Poor Richard Head, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

head in the setting of the palm trees and desert dust and sun. This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor

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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Poor Richard Torso, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo
Poor Richard Torso, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

Poor Richard Torso, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

head in the setting of the palm trees and desert dust and sun. This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Poor Richard - Head, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo
Poor Richard - Head, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo

Poor Richard - Head, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor Richard', ironic really considering the artists' name, and the

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Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Poor Richard Head & Torso, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo
Poor Richard Head & Torso, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

Poor Richard Head & Torso, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

head in the setting of the palm trees and desert dust and sun. This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Antique Russian Icon of Saint Basil the Great Tempera Gold on Wood
Antique Russian Icon of Saint Basil the Great Tempera Gold on Wood

Antique Russian Icon of Saint Basil the Great Tempera Gold on Wood

Located in Malmö, SE

poor-box that was nearby broke open and somehow twelve copper coins (half-kopeck pieces) affixed

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Gold

Antique Russian Icon Joy to All Who Sorrow Mother of God with coins
Antique Russian Icon Joy to All Who Sorrow Mother of God with coins

Antique Russian Icon Joy to All Who Sorrow Mother of God with coins

Located in Malmö, SE

poor-box that was nearby broke open and somehow twelve copper coins (half-kopeck pieces) affixed

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Antique Early 1900s Russian Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Gold

1960s Carl Aubock Werkstatte #5606 Nickel Chess Set in Box Vintage Midcentury
1960s Carl Aubock Werkstatte #5606 Nickel Chess Set in Box Vintage Midcentury

1960s Carl Aubock Werkstatte #5606 Nickel Chess Set in Box Vintage Midcentury

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

steel Box W 18 x D 6 x H 1 5/8 in. King H 2 15/16 in. Sold with vintage original box in poor

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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Games

Materials

Nickel

Antique Judaica—German Classical Silver Tzedakah Poor Box
Antique Judaica—German Classical Silver Tzedakah Poor Box

Antique Judaica—German Classical Silver Tzedakah Poor Box

Located in New York, NY

German Classical 800 silver tzedakah, ca 1910. Urn bowl on 3 splayed balls. Flying leaf-capped scroll handle and hinged cover with coin slot and scrolled and reeded hasp. At top, cas...

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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Dutch, Brass Engraved Oval Tobacco/Smoking Box 18th Century, circa 1750
Dutch, Brass Engraved Oval Tobacco/Smoking Box 18th Century, circa 1750

Dutch, Brass Engraved Oval Tobacco/Smoking Box 18th Century, circa 1750

Located in Woodbridge, CT

wealth were evident in the smoke tradition. For example, rich people owned a silver tobacco box. Poor

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Antique 18th Century Dutch William IV Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous Chanel Matelassé wristwatch in steel
Gorgeous Chanel Matelassé wristwatch in steel

Gorgeous Chanel Matelassé wristwatch in steel

By Chanel

Located in Paris, IDF

​ ​design​ ​signed​ ​Chanel,​ ​butterfly​ ​clasp,​ ​approximately​ ​17​ ​cm Accompanied​ ​by​ ​its​ ​box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wrist Watches

Antique Oak Offering Box for the Poor
Antique Oak Offering Box for the Poor

Antique Oak Offering Box for the Poor

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H 26 in W 10 in D 10 in

Antique Oak Offering Box for the Poor

Located in West Palm Beach, US

Antique Oak Offering Box for the Poor This charming late 19th century antique offering box, crafted

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Craftsman Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Birds Nest by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoon Set Fitted Original Box
Birds Nest by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoon Set Fitted Original Box

Birds Nest by Gorham Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoon Set Fitted Original Box

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

in the pattern BIRDS NEST BY GORHAM, c1865. monogrammed on reverse. Box exterior poor condition

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Antique 1860s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of French Art Deco Plate Napkin Ring "Monsieur" & "Madame", Late 1920s
Pair of French Art Deco Plate Napkin Ring "Monsieur" & "Madame", Late 1920s

Pair of French Art Deco Plate Napkin Ring "Monsieur" & "Madame", Late 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

rings is good. The condition of the box is poor (tear and humidity stain inside, see photo).  

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box
Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

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H 10 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A gilt bronze Catholic Church poor box built as a pentagon. Its ceiling is adorned with a budded

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Antique 19th Century French Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Church Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Nun Detail, 18th Century
Spanish Church Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Nun Detail, 18th Century

Spanish Church Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Nun Detail, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

avaliable. Overall Measures: 45 cm H x 26 cm W x 21 cm D Poor box // Alms box // Offertory box // Mite

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Pine

1982 The Thing Original Vintage Poster
1982 The Thing Original Vintage Poster

1982 The Thing Original Vintage Poster

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

1982 The Thing Original Vintage Poster

By Drew Struzan

Located in Winchester, GB

movies of all time, John Carpenter's "The Thing" was released in 1982 to negative reviews and a poor box

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Vintage 1980s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Poor Richard - Head, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo
Poor Richard - Head, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo

Poor Richard - Head, North Sore, Salton Sea, California - Color Photo

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor Richard', ironic really considering the artists' name, and the

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Poor Richard Head, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo
Poor Richard Head, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

Poor Richard Head, Salton Sea, California - Roadside America Color Photo

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

head in the setting of the palm trees and desert dust and sun. This Roadside Giant is called 'Poor

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Limited Edition Lapis Lazuli Necklace Box Papers
Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Limited Edition Lapis Lazuli Necklace Box Papers

Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra Limited Edition Lapis Lazuli Necklace Box Papers

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

France circa 2010s. The necklace is presented with the original box - please note that the box is in poor

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mixed Metals Whiting Sterling Silver Cheese Knife Set, 1825-1875 Fitted Box 2P
Mixed Metals Whiting Sterling Silver Cheese Knife Set, 1825-1875 Fitted Box 2P

Mixed Metals Whiting Sterling Silver Cheese Knife Set, 1825-1875 Fitted Box 2P

By Frank M. Whiting & Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

makers of the last 200 years. Interior of box – poor condition, exterior of box poor condition. Bugs and

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Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Tableware

Materials

Copper, Gold, Sterling Silver

Vine by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set Original Fitted Box, 13 Pcs
Vine by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set Original Fitted Box, 13 Pcs

Vine by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Ice Cream Set Original Fitted Box, 13 Pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

excellent. Exterior of box – poor condition. Sterling pieces in set - excellent condition. Satisfaction

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Antique 1870s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calender Watch - '90s
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calender Watch - '90s

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calender Watch - '90s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Milano, Lombardia

small dial. The leather strap has been changed from the official store. The box is in poor condition

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1990s Wrist Watches

Cartier Opal-Set Gold Bracelet
Cartier Opal-Set Gold Bracelet

Cartier Opal-Set Gold Bracelet

By Cartier

Located in Litchfield, CT

fashioned, it is in excellent condition. Noted: It comes with its original box which is in poor condition

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Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

Materials

Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

A. Lange & Sohne Rose Gold Richard Lange Wristwatch
A. Lange & Sohne Rose Gold Richard Lange Wristwatch

A. Lange & Sohne Rose Gold Richard Lange Wristwatch

By A. Lange & Söhne

Located in Miami Beach, FL

with an outer box, inner box (interior in poor condition), booklets and guarantee certificate (undated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970ER
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970ER

Patek Philippe Rose Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Ref 3970ER

By Patek Philippe

Located in Miami Beach, FL

exhibition back and is a Calibre CH 27-70 Q. Includes original inner box (interior of box in poor

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

20th Century American Cast Iron Alms Box
20th Century American Cast Iron Alms Box

20th Century American Cast Iron Alms Box

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

This cast iron poor box would have been affixed to the opening of a church or affiliated building

Category

Early 20th Century American Religious Items

Materials

Iron

New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box
New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box

New Zealand ‘Sovereign Woodworkers Ltd’ Specimen Timber Trinket Box

Located in Melbourne, AU

exterior lacquer, which was in poor repair. We restored the box with hard wax oil, which offers moisture

Category

Vintage 1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment
18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment

$1,036Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.87 in W 11.13 in D 0.75 in

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment

Located in San Angelo, TX

18th Century Italian Tabernacle Door Fragment. Unique piece that can go anywhere. Perfect for a sculpture on the wall in a hallway or niche.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a heavy, rugged and strong build. A ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting
Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting

Still Life of Fruit - Dutch 17th century art Old Master still life oil painting

By Jan Davidsz. de Heem

Located in Hagley, England

This stunning Dutch 17th century Old Master still life oil painting is attributed to the circle of Jan Davidsz de Heem. Painted circa 1660 it is a magnificent vibrant painting of gra...

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17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th Century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus"
Spanish Sculpture of the 17th Century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus"

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th Century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus"

Located in Madrid, ES

Spanish Sculpture of the 17th century "Saint Antony and the Child Jesus" Measures: H: 61cm, polychrome and gilded wood. Good condition.

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles

Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art depicts Jesus in the middle and He is ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$112,470 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Floren...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mary Queen of Heaven - Early 17th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas
Mary Queen of Heaven - Early 17th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas

Mary Queen of Heaven - Early 17th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

This exquisite early 18th-century Spanish Colonial oil painting, originating from Bolivia, portrays “Mary, Queen of Heaven.” With meticulous craftsmanship, it illustrates the Coronat...

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Antique Early 18th Century Bolivian Spanish Colonial Paintings

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Canvas

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych
Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych

$75,325

H 56.7 in W 31.5 in D 6.3 in

Gothic Revival Carved Oak and KPM Porcelain Triptych

By KPM Porcelain

Located in London, GB

The triptych comprises a trio of porcelain plaques, depicting the patron saints of the German city of Cologne (Köln) by the renowned Berlin manufacturer KPM (Konigliche Porzellan-Man...

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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain, Oak

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century
IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century

$10,070

H 69.69 in W 44.49 in D 16.54 in

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

IMPORTANT PORTUGUESE ORATORY WITH CALVARY 18th Century Portuguese, from the 18th century in carved Brazilian rosewood. Decoration with interrupted pediments, volutes, floral motifs...

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Agnus dei - Puerta de sagrario - Siglo XVII
Agnus dei - Puerta de sagrario - Siglo XVII

Agnus dei - Puerta de sagrario - Siglo XVII

$1,136Sale Price|20% Off

H 24.81 in W 21.26 in D 3.94 in

Agnus dei - Puerta de sagrario - Siglo XVII

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

Muy interesante puerta de sagrario de madera tallada y policromada del siglo xvii. Es de comienzos del barroco, hay la representación del agnus dei con el estandarte. Tiene unas fi...

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17th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood Panel

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak

$50,943

H 138.19 in W 94.89 in D 47.25 in

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Spanish Colonial Giltwood Altar
Spanish Colonial Giltwood Altar

Spanish Colonial Giltwood Altar

$6,200

H 25 in W 17 in D 9 in

Spanish Colonial Giltwood Altar

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Spanish colonial altar of Virgin and child with mirror insets. Piece with original patina. Some mirror pieces show small cracks, consistent with age. The base with ang...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Religious Items

“Ressurrection”, Polychromed Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century
“Ressurrection”, Polychromed Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century

“Ressurrection”, Polychromed Wood, Spanish School, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

The relief was probably a door of the Sagrario. The piece follows a customary decoration in the tabernacles of the Renaissance and the Baroque. Compare, for example, with the sevente...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

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Other

Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.
Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.

Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Last Supper. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century. It has faults. An oil on panel painting depicting a figurative image against a neutral background, with a checkered tile...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

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Other

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