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Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in Italy in the 1700s, this giltwood niche has been
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Antique 18th Century Italian Mounted Objects

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand
Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand

Small and Unique 18th Century Italian Giltwood Altar Niche on Stand

H 17 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of altar fragments or niches made of carved pine wood that are decorated with a series of
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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Pine

Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century
Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century

Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century

H 90.56 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
Farming and Gardening. He is standing in a red velvet line niche. The altar is adorned with painted floral
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood
16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood

16th Century, Saint Isidore, Patron of Farming and Gardening, Carved-Wood

H 32 in W 30 in D 1 in
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Located in Bruxelles, BE
reduced dimensions of the statuette, designed to be placed in a niche or on an altar. The work is made in
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

Agnolo di Polo Firenze 1470 - Arezzo 1528' - Saint Nicholas of Tolentino

H 21.86 in W 9.45 in D 6.5 in

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Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar
Located in Forney, TX
wooden religious folk art niche - altarpiece from the early 20th century. Use for home shrines, votive
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar
Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar

Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar

H 26 in W 31.5 in D 7 in
Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
Spanish Gothic Revival wooden wall-mounted niche frame or altar with ornamental wrought iron
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Picture Frames

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Wrought Iron

Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces
Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces

Spanish Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Wall Niche Altar Frame with Candle Sconces

H 30 in W 15 in L 30 in
French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular piece with a beautiful patina, France, circa 1600-1700. It can easily stand on itself. Very decorative item.  
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Antique 17th Century French Architectural Elements

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Stone

French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche
French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche

French 17th Century Carved Stone Altar Niche

H 21 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Oak

18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

H 36.23 in W 14.97 in D 9.45 in
Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning altar niche with its original gilding and decoration. Made to hang. Italy, circa 1650
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche
Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche

Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche

H 30.75 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Oak

Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche
Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

Small 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche

H 13.98 in W 15.95 in D 3.15 in
Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental and stunning 18th century architectural niche facade - altar frame - from Northern
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Antique 18th Century Italian Architectural Elements

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Wood

Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame
Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame

Monumental 18th Century Italian Architectural Niche Facade, Altar Frame

H 102 in W 72.25 in D 15 in
Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
of an altar, pulpit, or niche in a Cathedral. His gilded sash runs from his right shoulder and across
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy
Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy

Large 18th Century Polychrome and Giltwood Cherub from Italy

H 32.75 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of antique candelabra / altar candle niches in gilt wood. These have a great scale, beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Italian Candle Holders

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Giltwood

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Altar Candle Niches / Candelabra

H 38.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Paint, Pine, Wood

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche

H 28 in W 18.5 in D 7.75 in
17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered, small losses and old
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Oak

17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head

17th / 18th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head

H 21.46 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in
18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable 18th century French niche or altar shrine display cabinet. Beautifully distressed finish
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

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Wood, Lacquer

18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet
18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet

18th Century French Niche or Shrine Display Cabinet

H 32.5 in W 26 in D 11 in
19th Century carved wood Christo figure.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
niche or altar setting in a church, personal chapel, or home. It may have originally had additional
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th Century carved wood Christo figure.
19th Century carved wood Christo figure.

19th Century carved wood Christo figure.

H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small naively executed altar cabinet or niche, with canted sides supporting gold vine ropes, the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine
Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine

Polychrome Altar Niche or Vitrine

H 20.75 in W 16.25 in D 6 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good 18th century Spanish colonial gilt-wood niche with painted doors depicting various saints
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

H 16.5 in W 28.5 in D 8 in
Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century Spanish colonial altar niche with original gilding and painted doors depicting
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Wood

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche
Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Niche

H 24 in W 16 in D 9 in
Vitrine or Altar Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
A small glass cabinet, probably an altar niche, with arched door and sides, the interior scored
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Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

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Giltwood, Glass

Vitrine or Altar Cabinet
Vitrine or Altar Cabinet

Vitrine or Altar Cabinet

H 25.5 in Dm 22 in

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French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
Located in Firenze, IT
An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle. This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Wood, Giltwood

French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire
French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire

French 19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved, Lacquered, Parcel Giltwood Spire

H 68.12 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
18th century oil sketches for a Baroque interior - a pair
Located in London, GB
A FEAST OF THE GODS WITH VENUS AND BACCHUS Collections: With Appleby Brothers, London, June 1957; Hazlitt, Gooden & Fox, London, 1961; John and Eileen Harris, acquired from the abo...
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Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

18th century oil sketches for a Baroque interior - a pair
18th century oil sketches for a Baroque interior - a pair

Louis Chéron
18th century oil sketches for a Baroque interior - a pair, Circa 1710

H 36 in W 48.13 in
18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty
Located in London, GB
Exhibited: London, Royal Academy, 1800, no. 93 What was happening in British history painting in around 1800? In recent discussions of the emergence of a British School of history ...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty
18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty

Edward Dayes
18th century allegorical painting of The Triumph of Beauty, 1799-1800

H 50 in W 36 in
Large Medieval inscription
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Large Medieval German Inscription stone Germany, 14th century 46 x 83 x 13 cm
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Historical Memorabilia

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Stone

Large Medieval inscription
Large Medieval inscription

Large Medieval inscription

H 18.12 in W 32.68 in D 5.12 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

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Wood, Oak

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

H 138.19 in W 94.89 in D 47.25 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread
Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread

Renaissance Style Oak Tester/4 Poster King Bed w/ Armorial Tapestry Bedspread

H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass, 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

H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
17th, 18th and 19th Century Group of Eight Russian and Greek Orthodox Icons
Located in North Miami, FL
A group of eight Russian and Greek Orthodox icons painted over gold leaf and gesso laid on a wooden board. These are mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a hand-finished walnut ...
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Antique 17th Century Russian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

17th, 18th and 19th Century Group of Eight Russian and Greek Orthodox Icons
17th, 18th and 19th Century Group of Eight Russian and Greek Orthodox Icons

17th, 18th and 19th Century Group of Eight Russian and Greek Orthodox Icons

H 50 in W 50 in D 3 in
Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Located in London, GB
Lady Dormer, Mary Browne c. 1592 oil on panel 35 x 29 inches, unframed; 41 x 34.75 inches, inc. frame Inscribed 'Lady Dormore' Mary married Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of Southampt...
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England
Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England

John De Critz
Lady Dormore - A 16th Century Portrait of a key member of Shakespeare's England, circa 1595

H 41 in W 34.75 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a cir...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Architectural Elements

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Stone, Copper

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns

H 136 in Dm 108 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
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18th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

Jacques-Francois Delyen
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day", 1752

H 68 in W 55 in
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

H 17.33 in W 36.62 in D 23.23 in
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
In the past, this type of large toilet service would have been an essential luxury for an elite woman. They were used to store makeup, perfume, pins, ribbons and anything else a lady...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

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Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case

Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case

H 17.72 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Our exclusive Pietra Andalusia reclaimed tile is a 17th century natural-stone flooring like no other. This extremely rare "masterpiece" represents one of the most refined grades of a...
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Rustic Flooring

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Limestone

Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers
Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers

Antique Stone Flooring - Rustic Salvaged Reclaimed Ancient Tile - Old Pavers

H 0.75 in W 12 in D 15 in
Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Crocodile hornback overnight bag or large handbag with exceptional, deep and richly pigmented scales. Made from one skin with complete osteoderms (back scales) wrapping from front to...
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20th Century English Art Deco Taxidermy

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Crocodile

Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock
Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock

Handbag Large Overnight Crocodile Hornback One Piece Lacing Padlock

H 11.82 in W 16.93 in D 7.09 in
Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique oak wood fireplace inspired by the fireplace in the Hercules Salon in Versailles Palace. This antique Regence style fireplace was made out of carved oak wood in the late 19th...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century
Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century

Monumental Oak Fireplace, 19th Century

H 162.21 in W 88.98 in D 30.71 in
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Niche Altar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the niche altar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every niche altar was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect niche altar — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A niche altar, designed in the Baroque, folk art or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one niche altar that is appealing in its simplicity, but Giovanni Battista Piranesi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Niche Altar?

The average selling price for a niche altar at 1stDibs is $4,819, while they’re typically $1,450 on the low end and $151,154 for the highest priced.