What is an example of a bas-relief?

A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a low bas-relief sculpture?

A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

Religious Bas Relief

Antique Greek Goddess Plaque Bas Relief Neo-Gothic Revival 29cm

$622Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.42 in W 5.52 in D 0.6 in

Antique Greek Goddess Plaque Bas Relief Neo-Gothic Revival 29cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful antique gilt bronze plaque in bas relief of a Greek goddess depicted with wings, probably

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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

*Large Indian Carved Wooden Bas-Relief Depicting a Goddess, 20th Century

$1,914

H 36.03 in W 13.39 in D 2.76 in

*Large Indian Carved Wooden Bas-Relief Depicting a Goddess, 20th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Large Indian Carved Wooden Bas-Relief Depicting a Goddess, 20th Century Here is an Indian deity

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20th Century Anglo-Indian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Hand Carved Bas Relief of AGNUS DEI Altar Piece.

$1,100

H 18.5 in W 23 in D 1.5 in

Large Vintage Hand Carved Bas Relief of AGNUS DEI Altar Piece.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Large Vintage Hand Carved Bas Relief of AGNUS DEI Altar Piece. Large vintage Altar piece carving

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Wooden bas-relief depicting the Ascension of Christ, Circle of Cesar Bagar

$5,384

H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 3.15 in

Wooden bas-relief depicting the Ascension of Christ, Circle of Cesar Bagar

By Cesar Bagard

Located in Gorssel, GE

Bas-relief depicting the "Ascension of Christ" circle of Cesar Bagard (1620-1707) , Baroque

Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

Antique The Descent from the Cross Bas-relief in pipe clay, E. Cassier, Belgium

$1,196

H 1.97 in W 14.57 in D 1.97 in

Antique The Descent from the Cross Bas-relief in pipe clay, E. Cassier, Belgium

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This evocative 19th‑century Belgian bas-relief in pipe clay with gilt frame by E. Cassier pays

Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Romantic Religious Items

Materials

Clay, Glass, Wood

Religious Carrara Marble Bas-Relief/Sculpture

$11,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 50 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Religious Carrara Marble Bas-Relief/Sculpture

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Marble Bas-Relief of Two Apostles. It depicts a large and heavy uprise white Carrara

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Powerful 18th Century Bas Relief Baroque Religious Plaque

$2,400

H 24.75 in W 22.25 in D 0.5 in

Powerful 18th Century Bas Relief Baroque Religious Plaque

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Carved from a single wooden solid plank of walnut, this stunning Italian bas relief plaque depicts

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Jesus Christ Face Italian Bas-relief Religious Sculpture 1970 circa

$777

H 16.93 in W 13 in D 4.73 in

Jesus Christ Face Italian Bas-relief Religious Sculpture 1970 circa

Located in Milano, MI

A deeply carved Cembran pinewood Christ Head bas-relief, a religious wall hanging panel depicting a

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Religious Temple Architectural Ornament

$1,200 / set

H 10.5 in W 2.25 in D 1.765 in

Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese Religious Temple Architectural Ornament

Located in Forney, TX

century Asian religious folk art bas relief panel each crafted from a single block of wood, freestanding

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Jesus Christ Head Relief Italian Vintage Wall Decoration Panel

$777

H 16.93 in W 13 in D 4.73 in

Jesus Christ Head Relief Italian Vintage Wall Decoration Panel

Located in Milano, MI

A vintage deeply carved Cembran pinewood Christ Head bas-relief, a religious wall hanging panel

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

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Religious Bas Relief

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H 27 in W 60 in D 2 in

Religious Bas Relief

Located in Charleston, SC

Stucco relief for decoration was used by many ancient cultures (Egyptian, Etruscan) as well as

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stucco, Paint

19th Century, Hand-Carved Meerschaum Bas Relief Plaque, Justin Mathieu - French

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H 16.93 in Dm 19.69 in

19th Century, Hand-Carved Meerschaum Bas Relief Plaque, Justin Mathieu - French

By Justin Mathieu 1

Located in London, GB

A large hand carved meerschaum bas relief plaque by Justin Mathieu; the scene shows Joan of Arc

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Frame, Bas-Relief Depicting the Madonna with Jesus

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H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 0.99 in

Brass Frame, Bas-Relief Depicting the Madonna with Jesus

Located in bari, IT

Low-relief sculpture depicting nativity set on antique frosted glass with curved brass frame in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Religious Figure Bas Plaster Relief with Custom Stand

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H 11.25 in W 6.75 in D 4 in

Religious Figure Bas Plaster Relief with Custom Stand

Located in Houston, TX

Found in Spain, this antique bas plaster relief sculpture is of a religious figure, we are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

17th Century Carved Walnut Wood Plaque from France

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H 41 in W 74.63 in

17th Century Carved Walnut Wood Plaque from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a wonderful religious bas relief plaque from France, dating to the 1600's. More recently

Category

Antique 17th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Mid-20th Century Patinated Metal Bas-Relief of the Virgin Mary -1Y60

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H 11.42 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in

Mid-20th Century Patinated Metal Bas-Relief of the Virgin Mary -1Y60

Located in Bordeaux, FR

and collectible piece for lovers of religious art, devotional objects, or bas-reliefs Condition: The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Intricate Brass & Copper Bas-Relief Of Buddha

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H 21.5 in D 1.75 in

Intricate Brass & Copper Bas-Relief Of Buddha

Located in Chicago, IL

Well fabricated and jeweled relief of Buddha, in formed brass and copper over wood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Bas Relief Carved Wood Religious Figures

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H 8 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Bas Relief Carved Wood Religious Figures

Located in Papaikou, HI

Unsigned, but beautifully carved, Madonna and Child, and an unknown (by me) saint. Probably European in origin, circa the 1920's. No marks or signatures, because they were most lik...

Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Italian Plaster Bas Relief of Singing Roman Boys Choir

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H 41.5 in W 26 in D 8 in

Large Antique Italian Plaster Bas Relief of Singing Roman Boys Choir

Located in Houston, TX

Discovered during our recent time in France, this large-scale plaster bas relief depicts in great

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Religious Items

Materials

Plaster

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Hellenistic Relief Wall Art, Vintage Plaster, French, Circa 1970-1980

$1,100

H 8.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.25 in

Hellenistic Relief Wall Art, Vintage Plaster, French, Circa 1970-1980

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A long, rectangular vintage French wall mount Hellenistic relief molded in plaster from the Athenian Agora depicting the senate and ancient Greek warriors, in good condition. Not rec...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$233,319Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Vintage French Plaster Relief of Three Graces, Circa 1920-1940

$2,750

H 23 in W 38 in D 2 in

Vintage French Plaster Relief of Three Graces, Circa 1920-1940

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage French wall relief in plaster of the famous three Charites or Graces from the Greek mythology, in good condition. Aglaïa ( Brightness ), Euphrosyne ( Joyfulness ) and Thali...

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques

$4,253 / set

H 25.2 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in

Pair Art Nouveau Bronze Relief Wall Plaques

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of fine Art Nouveau / Jugendstyl gilt bronze relief wall plaques, with wonderful details, mounted in walnut frames. The reliefs depict Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, uns...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Vintage Rectangular Neoclassical Style Wall Plaster Relief

$980

H 8.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.25 in

20th Century French Vintage Rectangular Neoclassical Style Wall Plaster Relief

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A long, rectangular vintage wall mount Hellenistic relief fragment molded in plaster from the Athenian Agora depicting the senate and ancient Greek warriors, in good condition. Not r...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf

$2,333

H 11.3 in W 8 in D 6.1 in

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Medieval / Chimera Sculpture Wall Bracket or Shelf

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and deeply carved nutwood, Gothic Art wall bracket, Corbel. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to y...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Metal

Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century

$3,197Sale Price|74% Off

H 49.22 in W 33.86 in D 16.15 in

Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

A magnificent example of 18th-century Italian Baroque craftsmanship, this grand polychrome and gilded wooden niche embodies the opulence and theatricality of the period. At its cente...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall brackets

$4,200 / set

H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 3.25 in

pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall brackets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall brackets. Each beautiful wall bracket displays a finely carved bust of a cherub with palmettes atop his head a...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Early 1900s Majestic Hand Carved Oak Display Sculpture Stand / Pedestal

$3,230

H 48.3 in W 11.7 in D 11.7 in

Antique Early 1900s Majestic Hand Carved Oak Display Sculpture Stand / Pedestal

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning classical style display column with a wonderful and warm patina. This marvelous piece of early 20th century workmanship is another fine example of the quality that was ma...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period

$6,891Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period

Located in NICE, FR

We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Venus Disarming Cupid" after François Boucher

$8,450Sale Price|32% Off

H 44.38 in W 56.38 in D 2 in

French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Venus Disarming Cupid" after François Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large French 19th century oil on canvas laid on board painting in the manner of François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The oval framed canvas depicting a version of Boucher's "Venus...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Plywood

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

$16,152

H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet

$14,358

H 69.69 in W 65.75 in D 23.63 in

Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Wooden apothecary cabinet with carved decoration in neo-Gothic style. The capitals are carved with Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other...

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Circa 1810 Neo-gothic Giltwood Processional Cross on Orb

$1,612

H 25.99 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in

Circa 1810 Neo-gothic Giltwood Processional Cross on Orb

Located in Hastings, GB

Early 19th Century gilt wood Neo-Gothic processional cross, Germany circa 1810, mounted on an orb with carved swag detail, overlaid in gesso and gilt. A rare example of the neo-go...

Category

Antique 1810s German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Pair of Highly Detailed Cast Antique Military Figures with Gilt Accents

$5,200 / set

H 28.375 in W 14 in D 11 in

Pair of Highly Detailed Cast Antique Military Figures with Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

This impressive pair of highly detailed antique military figures were cast in France, circa 1890. Both soldiers stand in a classical pose known as contrapposto, where subjects are de...

Category

Antique 1890s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Spelter

Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box

$1,091

H 23 in W 16 in D 16 in

Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Gothic carved oak green man coal or log box This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with a geometric panel on the top and the handle ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Oak

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the religious bas relief you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each religious bas relief for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Find 20 options for an antique or vintage religious bas relief now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a religious bas relief — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A religious bas relief, designed in the mid-century modern, folk art or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one religious bas relief that is appealing in its simplicity, but Angelo Biancini, Boralevi Firenze and Giovanni Ghisolfi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Religious Bas Relief?

Prices for a religious bas relief can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $175 and can go as high as $59,601, while the average can fetch as much as $4,876.

Questions About Religious Bas Relief

What is an example of a bas-relief?
2 Answers
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bas-relief is a carving or sculpture crafted in such a way that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. Donatello's Pazzi Madonna is an excellent example of a bas-relief sculpture. You’ll find a variety of bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A famous example of a bas-relief are the Assyrian Lion Hunt reliefs which are housed in the British Museum. Bas-reliefs tend to have less protrusion than other types of relief carving. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of bas-reliefs from some of the world’s top art dealers.
What is a low bas-relief sculpture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A low bas-relief sculpture refers to a carving that is crafted in such a manner that the artwork is barely protruding from the background piece. On 1stDibs, find a collection of low bas-relief pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.