$1,850
H 33 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Large Antique East Indian Brass Hindu Altar Temple Statue Shrine Mandir 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large 19th century antique brass Hindu temple altar shrine, circa 1880. The shrine in two
Brass
$3,500Sale Price|30% Off
H 9.45 in W 4.53 in D 4.53 in
Silver altar bell w/ bows, cords & topped w/ a radiant cross, mechanism inside
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver altar bell with bows, cords and topped with a radiant cross, mechanism inside
Silver
$1,250
H 33 in W 11 in D 11.5 in
Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Gothic Altar Jesus Statue Griffin Candlestick
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large 33" tall antique French Gothic ecclesiastical gilt bronze "Vive Jesus" candlestick, circa 1890. The candlestick is very finely cast of heavy gilt bronze, the top havin...
Bronze
$1,024
H 10.24 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in
Pair of Late 18th Century Gold Wood and Gesso Baroque Altar Vases
Located in Hastings, GB
A pair of late 18th Century German baroque altar vases, in carved and gilded wood, small areas of
Wood
$1,734
H 14.7 in W 22.1 in D 13 in
Rare Gothic Revival Embossed Brass Eagle Sculpture Church Altar Bible Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and sculptural, Arts & Crafts era, church bible or book stand. This late 1800s bible stand has beautiful details and it is in remarkably good condition. The stunning overal...
Brass
$1,520 / set
H 20 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Altar with a lot of Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative appeal! It was made
Pewter
$1,073
H 9.85 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
18th Century Italian Wood and Gesso Altar Vase with Flame and Faux Marble
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning hand-crafted wood and applied gesso altar vase, late 18th century with faux marbling to
Gesso, Wood
$1,127Sale Price|40% Off
H 24.5 in W 24 in D 12 in
Rare 19th Century Folding Pew, Altar, Desk from Regency Period, England or U.S.
Located in Lomita, CA
, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is versatile, and if
Burl
18th/19th Century Tyrolean Eagle Giltwood Altar Stick
Located in Forney, TX
with turned nozzle candleholder cup pricket. The magnificent Italian castle religious altar
Gesso, Wood
$16,500
H 92 in W 50 in D 8 in
Monumental Spanish Colonial Giltwood Standing Sunburst Cross, New Mexico 1700s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
an altar, carried in religious procession, or installed within a mission-style interior — and today
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,995
H 36.5 in W 13 in D 4.5 in
Large 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Painted Gilt Wood Mirrored Urn Statue
Located in Forney, TX
custom commission, likely originating as a religious Catholic altar reliquary, with the round mirror
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$325
H 4 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Post War Wood Turned Serving Bowl in Solid Hinoki Cedar, Occupied Japan, c. 1940
Located in Deland, FL
spaces, making it a preferred material for Shinto shrines, religious altars, and even bathhouses. Left
Cedar
$2,350
H 51.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique French Architectural Spiral Turned Giltwood Column Tall Pedestal Carving
Located in Forney, TX
religious altar stick pricket altarstick candlestick candle stand holder freestanding sculpture statue
Wood, Giltwood
19th century Antique Indian wooden Altar from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
religious art, antique wooden altars, and historically significant devotional furnishings. Antique Indian
Wood
Antique Italian Bronze Altar Candle Holder, Venice, Circa 1770
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian religious symbolism Altar candle holder made of hand crafted bronze, in good
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Gothic Revival Bronze Altar Candlestick Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of antique Neo-Gothic bronze church altar stick candle prickets with beautifully
Bronze
$3,468 / set
H 25.99 in W 18.9 in D 0.08 in
Pair Bavarian Royal Chapel Altar Shrines Chromolithographs, Munich, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Pair Bavarian Royal Chapel Altar Shrines Chromolithographs, F.X. Zettler Munich 1874 This striking
Paper
LATE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE ALTAR TABLE BENCH ELM WOOD j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
, originally designed as an altar for religious or ceremonial purposes, can be repurposed as a bench with
Elm
$6,250
H 59.25 in W 32 in D 22.5 in
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious
Iron
$12,250
H 38.5 in W 43.25 in D 36 in
19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical Altar Table Attrib Pugin
Located in Forney, TX
A rare grand Victorian Gothic religious church altar attributed to A.W.N Pugin (1812-1852) Hand
Wood, Pine
$16,000Sale Price|50% Off
H 52 in W 9 in D 32 in
15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art
Wood, Paint
18th Century Portuguese Faux Marble Polychrome Painted Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
in the Catholic churches holding either religious paintings or fronts for altars with saints behind
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Guatemalan Nino With Metal Adorned, Repousse Diaper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guatemalan religious art. Carved in wood with polychrome decoration and inset glass eyes, fine facial
Metal
$3,767 / set
H 25.99 in W 18.9 in D 0.08 in
Bavarian Ecclesiastical Chromolithographs, Gothic Revival Design, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
chromolithography, architectural altar design, religious decorative art, Bavarian court art, church ornament study
Paper
$180
H 15.36 in W 11.23 in D 1.58 in
1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religiou
Located in Manzano, IT
religious themes with the artistic sensibilities of the era. Perfect Religious Decor: Ideal for home altars
Ceramic, String, Wood
$1,913
H 20.6 in W 26.19 in D 0.01 in
1750 Map of the Holy Land: The Land of Canaan and the Twelve Tribes
Located in Langweer, NL
ornamented with religious motifs, including an altar with smoke rising and symbols of Judaic heritage, such
Paper
Large Oil on Canvas Painting of ‘Venus & Cupid’ After Hans Zatzka
By Hans Zatzka
Located in Dallas, TX
kiss. Many of Zatzka’s works were religious paintings and altar pieces dedicated to various churches
Canvas, Giltwood
$8,013
W 102.76 in L 120.87 in
21st Century Red and Blue Nomadic Kurdish Stripes Kilim Rug in Wool, circa 1900s
Located in Firenze, IT
the altar for religious ceremonies and always on the Kilim the nomad leaves earthly life. The
Wool
$693
H 17 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in
Small Size Antique Handcrafted and Carved Pine and Oak Home Wall Christ Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
shrine or home altar and this religious work of art will never fail to impress. Not in the least of
Oak, Pine
$10,046
H 46.4 in W 33.75 in D 6 in
Unique Fine Table Altar Crucifix with Bronze Sculptures of Christ, Mary and John
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and exceptional work of religious art. If you are a collector of truly exceptional church
Brass, Bronze
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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