$4,598Sale Price|41% Off
Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of A Madonna, Italian, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color.
Wood
Christ and Mary, pair of reliquary busts in stained pine wood, Italian school
Located in Madrid, España
Christ and Mary, pair of reliquary busts in stained pine wood, Italian school, 18th century Measurements: 64 cm high x 39 cm wide x 20 cm deep [Christ] 62 cm high x 35 cm wide x 20...
Wood
Pair of Carved Polychromed Wood Reliquary Busts of Saints, 17th/18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The carvings are fluid and well-developed with appropriate levels of crispness while maintaining a certain ethereal quality in the busts. The reverse retain an early white and gray p...
Wood
Rare Pair Of Reliquary Busts Made Of Carved Walnut, 17th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
An impressive pair of carved wooden busts depicting two male figures, one bearded and the other one with moustache: rendered as half-length portraits, the figures wear richly ornamen...
Walnut
Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.
Located in Forney, TX
Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf, in Baroque taste, finely detailed figural bust form, with hollowed central relic com...
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The back is flat and not carved which demonstrates the reliquary-bust was destined to be seen frontally. It may have been placed against a wall, upon an altar.
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of scarce large Italian Baroque period carved and painted wood church altar reliquary busts. Born in Italy in the 18th century / possibly late 17th century, figura...
Blown Glass, Wood
Polychrome Reliquary Bust of a Monk
Located in Paris, FR
The back is flat and not carved which demonstrates the reliquary-bust was destined to be seen frontally. It may have been placed against a wall, upon an altar.
Giltwood
Carved Alabaster Bust of the Madonna, Italian, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Both would often be placed on side-altars in churches, alongside devotional paintings or reliquary busts. The present bust, which is carved in alabaster and was probably executed in ...
Alabaster
Carved Wood Reliquary
Located in New Orleans, LA
Deeply carved wood bust mounted on a plinth. The saint's head is crowned with a wreath and palm fronds surround the bottom of the reliquary.
Wood
Small 18th Century Spanish Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Folk Art reliquary bust, Spain, 18th century. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Wood
Rare 17th Century Walnut Wood Reliquary Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a magnificent antique hand carved French reliquary bust of a Bishop dating back to the 1600’s.
Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved Reliquary Busts
Located in Buisson, FR
Complete unique set of two early Baroque reliquary busts with their beautiful color and gilding.
Wood
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H 16.93 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Antique Italian Reliquary Busts of Joseph and Mary, Wood, 17th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Italian Reliquary Joseph and Mary Busts I 17th Century Exquisite pair of reliquary Joseph and Mary bust showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of late 17th-century Italian a...
Wood
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H 18.51 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Saint. Beautiful weathered paint and gilding.
Wood
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H 18.12 in W 11.42 in D 6.3 in
17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Large hand carved wooden reliquary bust of a saint. Beautiful weathered color and gilding.
Wood
Carved Bust of Joan of Arc
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting 18th century French carving of Joan of Arc, mostly stripped of original surface but with traces of various layers of paint, enough to give it presence and a certain ...
19th Century Carved Wood Italian Bust on Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century carved wood painted Italian reliquary of a priest's bust. The beautiful piece has been newly mounted on a square shaped Lucite base.
Wood
17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful colors. Small losses and without the relics.
Wood
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H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 9.45 in
16th Century Spanish Wooden Painted and Gilded Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century Spanish wooden painted and gilded reliquary bust of a saint.
Wood
17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative reliquary bust. Several layers of paint and traces of silver visible.
Wood
Italian 18th Century Papier Mâché Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique gilded Baroque reliquary bust made out of papier mâché. Original period piece, Italy dated 1722.
Wood, Paper
17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Large carved wooden reliquary bust with lion heads at his shoulders. Beautiful traces of silver.
Wood
17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Large carved wooden reliquary bust representing a roman nobleman. Beautiful traces of colour and gilding.
Wood
17th-18th Century Carved Oak Reliquary Bust, French
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden reliquary bust. Beautiful weathered piece, France, circa 1650-1750.
Oak
17th-18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Carved wooden reliquary bust representing a Saint figure. Beautiful traces of its original silver and gilding.
Wood
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H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in
Mid-17th Century Portuguese Carved Reliquary Bust of "Saint Margaret of Antioch"
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique bust of "Margaret the Virgin" was created in Portugal circa 1660. The saint, with the original polychromed and gilt finish, houses a small relic, a piece of hand-sewn fa...
Oak
19th Century Italian Carved Bust Mounted on Lucite Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian carved painted reliquary bust newly mounted on a 2" thick piece of square acrylic.
Acrylic, Wood, Paint
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H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Bust-Reliquary by Anonymous Italian School, 18th-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Couple of Bust-Reliquary is an original work realized in Italy at the end of 18th-early 19th century.
Wood
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H 16 in W 16 in D 8 in
Late 17th–Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Bust of Madonna Addolorata
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
At the neckline appears a beaded medallion, likely referencing a rosary or small reliquary ornament. Busts of this scale were typically displayed on private altars, Passion tableaux...
Walnut
ITALIAN SILVER GILT RELIQUARY BUST
Located in Natchez, MS
Early 19th century Italian silver gilt reliquary bust of saint.
A Pair of Polychrome Reliquary Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Painted and Gilded Wood Reliquary Busts
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H 21.26 in W 12.41 in D 7.29 in
Reliquary Bust of Saint George, Gift Polychrome Wood, 15th Century, Tuscany
By Francesco di Valdambrino
Located in Paris, FR
Reliquary bust of Saint George carved wood in the round, gilded and polychrome.
Wood
17th Century Reliquary Bust of Cardinal
Located in Natchez, MS
17th c. Reliquary Bust of Cardinal
A Pair of Italian Carved, Polychrome Wood Reliquary Busts, c. 1770
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of Italian polychrome wood reliquary busts are of a male and a female. There is a oval carved-out area on each bust which would have housed a relic of the deceased shown, ...
Spanish Baroque Reliquary Bust of a Bishop
Located in Natchez, MS
Spanish Baroque reliquary bust of a bishop of gilt and polychrome carved wood.
18th Century Italian Reliquary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18TH CENTURY ITALIAN CARVED WOOD RELIQUARY BUST.
Wood
Pair of Late 17th c Italian Reliquary
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Late 17th c Itlaian Reliquary busts of saints. Some restoration of paint and gilt.
Wood, Paint
Italian Carved and Giltwood Bust
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An Italian carved and giltwood reliquary bust depicting a Roman soldier forward, with aperture at his chest.
Giltwood
17th Century Italian Reliquary in Bust Form
Located in Natchez, MS
17th c. Italian Reliquary in Bust form of a Femaie Saint
Walnut
$669Sale Price|27% Off
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 2.96 in
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angels With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. trea...
Oak
$925Sale Price|48% Off
H 9.26 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Baroque Angel Sculpture, Italian, Carved Wood, Circa 1700-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small Baroque angel with glass eyes. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1700- 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement here b...
Glass, Wood
18th Century Religious Reliquary
Located in London, GB
18th Century Religious Reliquary An arm reliquary (or bras-reliquaries) is a “speaking reliquary”—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to house. Beyond being a...
Pine
$2,997Sale Price|39% Off
H 15.75 in W 15.36 in D 10.83 in
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm
Glass, Wood
Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"
Bronze
Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact
Located in London, GB
Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact An arm reliquary (or bras-reliquaries) is a "speaking reliquary"—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to hou...
Pine
$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...
Enamel
$6,515
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Carved Wood Altar Model with Original Painting Crucifixion Germany
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and finely executed altar model, South Germany, circa 1790, conceived as a miniature architectural study for a church high altar, complete with its original painted decoration...
Wood
Pair of Roman Sculptures Early 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman manufacture of the 18th century. Pair of sculptures in burnished and gilded metal. Measures: Height 40 cm. Marble base. Good conditions.
Marble, Metal
$4,799Sale Price|25% Off
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
Neo-Gothic Oak Church Spire - Antique Architectural Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved wooden Gothic spire, likely an architectural fragment from an ecclesiastical context. Rising from a square base, the structure tapers vertically into a slender spire, emphasiz...
Oak, Paint
Large Italian Late 18th century hand carved cherub figure
Located in London, GB
Large Italian Late 18th century hand carved cherub figure Dimensions in inches: H 39” x W 24” x D 19” Age: 1790 Origin: Italy Condition: Aged Overview A stunning example of a late ...
Pine
Antique Italian Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Italian reliquary with silver thread double-headed eagle and foliage and floral motif on a red silk background. Inscriptions with several names of Saints throughout t...
Wood
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
Antique Spanish Colonial Statue Santo Madonna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most spectacular antique Spanish Colonial figure of Madonna, Mexico circa 19th century possibly earlier. Constructed in plaster with carved and gilt wood accent. Realistic in style...
Metal
$14,783
H 16.93 in W 12.6 in D 7.87 in
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
Located in PARIS, FR
An ebonized wood cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels Augsburg, southern Germany, mid-17th century Dimensions: h. 43 cm, w. 32 cm, d. 20 cm Ebonized wood, inlay of painted piet...
Marble
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