$6,995
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 5 in
Exceptional 19th Century Religious Altar Starburst Sunburst Giltwood Wall Panel
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and extraordinary large-scale fine quality antique giltwood religious wall-hanging plaque / church altar element. circa 1860 19th century, Continental Europe, all most certai...
Gold Leaf
Large 19th Century Processional Sunburst with Crown
Located in Hastings, GB
The sunburst is set within a pole that would have been carried aloft during religious processions.
Metal
18Th Century Water Gilded Sunburst Around Clouds
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible and very rare late 18th century Italian water gilded sunburst, with a formation of clouds surrounded by sunrays, in beautiful time worn condition, one ray has been lost...
Pine
$2,900
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
Located in Dallas, TX
Both devotional and sculptural, this antique French monstrance is ideal for a religious collection, chapel display, or as a striking decorative accent in a curated interior.
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,900
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
Located in Dallas, TX
Both devotional and sculptural, this antique French monstrance is ideal for a religious collection, chapel display, or as a striking decorative accent in a curated interior.
Silver Plate, Bronze
$938Sale Price|37% Off
H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 3.94 in
Baroque Style Giltwood Sunburst with Angelheads, Italy, Circa 1880-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered one of a kind piece. Baroque sunburst with angelheads, Italy, circa 1880-1900. Weathered, small losses and old repairs Measurement includes the wooden base. H:54c...
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
Rising an impressive 92 inches in height, the cross is formed in hand-carved wood with a radiant sunburst halo, retaining its original warm gilt surface with a beautifully aged patin...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,478
H 25.2 in Dm 7.88 in
19th Century Crucifix - Gilt Bronze - Napoleon III - Serpent & Sunburst Details
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This refined French Napoleon III–style crucifix is crafted in richly gilt bronze, displaying a magnificent glow and a beautifully aged patina. The figure of Christ is rendered with r...
Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$2,213Sale Price|55% Off
H 21.86 in W 24.81 in D 12.41 in
Antique Italian Giltwood Baroque Tabernacle With Sunburst , Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique tabernacle with its original gilding. Great piece to display a small private collection. Beautiful decorated with a sunbusrt and acanthus leaves, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weath...
Wood
$5,812
H 43.31 in W 51.19 in D 2.76 in
Magnificent 18th Century Baroque Church Sunburst "Glory" – The Eye of Providence
Located in Hastings, GB
A monumental and rare architectural "Glory" fragment dating to the late 18th century. This commanding hand carved wooden piece, spanning an impressive 130 cm (approx. 51 inches), fea...
Pine, Giltwood
$2,318
H 20.67 in W 8.08 in D 4.73 in
18th Century Processional Painted Sunburst on a Baroque Silver Gilt Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A truly special historic religious piece. Wear commensurate with age. Height 52.5 cm x Width 20.5 cm x Depth 12 cm
Iron
$3,210Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 32.29 in D 3.15 in
1940s Holy Communion Wall Pediment with Wheat, Chalice & Grapes in GIlt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
This finely hand-hammered unique crest / cornice features a religious sunburst glowing adorned by the symbols of Eucharist.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal
Cloud iron huge altar
Located in Livorno, IT
Wonderful large altar made of embossed and hand-engraved metal with decorations depicting clouds and winged cherubs. Gilded and lacquered wooden base. A major Italian antique item wh...
Metal, Sheet Metal, Tin, Gold Leaf
Pair of 18th Century Italian Sunburst Fragments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of carved and gilded sunburst fragments from 18th century Italy. They have been mounted and can stand alone.
18th Century Italian Sunburst Religious Artifact
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful 18th century Italian sunburst religious artifact resting in its stone base.
Stone, Iron
Antique Wooden Gilt Sunburst Face Plaque
Located in Hastings, GB
Enigmatic faced carved wooden sunburst face, 1900s This fabulous gilt wooden sunburst is very unusual and rare, possibly a religious piece originally housed in a church Beautifull...
Wood
Italian 19th Century Large Size Sunburst Wall Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century large size gilded wood Italian cross over sunrays with exquisite carving.
Wood
Italian 19th Century Large Suze Sunburst Wall Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century large size gilded wood Italian cross over sunrays with exquisite carving.
Wood
18th Century Italian Sunburst
Located in Hanover, MA
A 18th century Italian carved gilt wood religious sunburst with beams radiating from a center silvered gesso cloud like formation representing the Holy Spirit.
Gesso, Giltwood
18th Century Carved Giltwood Church Sunburst
Located in Hastings, GB
A magnificent altarpiece sunburst, intricately carved clouds, the initials IHC to the centre, surrounded by gilt rays (one lost to time), from a French church, dating to the early 17...
Wood
Sold
H 20.48 in W 17.33 in D 1.58 in
18th Century Giltwood All Seeing Eye of God Devotional Gold Sunburst
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible and very rare late 18th century Italian giltwood sunburst, with the All Seeing Eye of God to the centre surrounded by a formation of clouds, in beautiful time worn cond...
Gesso, Wood
Religious Sunburst on Stand
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very attractive starburst on stand. It is so very nice in that is is finished completely on both sides even having the crown. The only difference is that the lettering is...
Giltwood
Italian Antique Religious Gold Gilded Starburst
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a really nice old Italian gold gilded starburst that most likely came out of a church in Italy. the really nice old ones do not have mirrors. This is a great example of a r...
Octagonal French Religious Painting of Dove Before Sunburst
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very decorative religious painting of a dove before a sunburst. The colors are very vibrant.
Silver Italian Sunburst
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual Italian silver sunburst.
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Sunburst
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Accented with silvered cherubs and fitted with a crown. The sunburst is appointed with the central all seeing eye. A fine period accoutrement.
Metal
19th Century Decorative Italian Sunburst on Plaque
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a really nice decorative framed Italian sunburst on plaque. It has a a very nice aged patina. It can be hung both horizontally or vertically.
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 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...
Brass, Bronze
$6,610
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood A rare altar model with original painting, in the middle Jesus Christus and on the top God the father and two...
Wood
$164,126
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$11,165Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 16 in D 4 in
17th Century Carved Wood and Polychromed of Crucified Jesus on the Cross
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating 17th-century Italian carved wood and polychromed, gold-gilded crucifix depicting Jesus on the cross. This remarkable piece stands out for its extraordinary ...
Metal
$25,970
H 50.4 in W 32.68 in D 4.34 in
Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. Castilian school, 15th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Mary Magdalene on her way to Marseille. oil on board. Castilian school, towards the last third of the century XV. Oil on panel showing a landscape in the background with a walled cit...
Other
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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