Used Altars

Candlesticks like this were made for churches, monasteries and the houses of the Spanish nobility and merchant class, and they were often used in pairs on altars and dining tables. T...

18th century Italian gilded altar candlestick with a Chesapecten fossil shell formation and natural forming baroque pearls.

The upper scene illustrates Leviticus chapter 9, verses 23 and 24, in which, at the first offerings of the newly consecrated priesthood, the glory of the Lord appears and fire comes ...

With its substantial scale and richly ornamented silhouette, this piece would work beautifully within a traditional, maximalist or eclectic interior, whether displayed as an altar-st...

Highly versatile and decorative, it serves magnificently as a tabletop sculpture, a ritualistic altar display, or an exquisite ring holder for fine jewelry.

It functions effortlessly as a grounded floor tea table (Chabudai), an altar-like sculpture plinth, or an imposing textural wall relief.

Stunning 18th C Italian original painted altar type console with simulated marble paint finish and a 4cm thick inlaid marble top. 1790

As motifs in Chinese art, rams and sheep represent the breath of light and life, which returns each year when winter thaws and yields to spring. Originally an altar charm or brush ...

Placed within a shrine or atop a home altar, the stone censer would have been filled with an incense of aromatic plants and oils and set alight to cleanse interiors, measure prayer a...

They were carved as mirror images, one turning to the left and one to the right, so they could flank an altar, a shrine or a reliquary. That is why complete pairs are so special: ove...

The angel holds an object reminiscent of the façade of a classical temple or a colonnaded altar. In Masonic symbolism, the "Temple" (inspired by Solomon's Temple) is the center of ri...

Their restrained neoclassical form recalls early candlesticks and pricket-style altar lighting, later adapted as decorative table lamps.

A pair of Italian carved giltwood altar prickets, each with five iron spikes rising from carved bobèches arranged among scrolling acanthus and foliate branches.

Their Buddhist lion form reflects models created for domestic altars and scholarly settings. The paired arrangement follows established guardian conventions with complementary male a...

The proportions are intimate and versatile, ideal as a working fireplace surround in a bedroom, study, or library, or styled as a console or altar table against a wall.

Called upon for blessings of wealth and prosperity, his image was found in nearly every home, particularly during celebrations for the Lunar New Year. This antique Chinese altar figu...

A gothic revival pitch pine altar table with two-plank top raised on a trestle form base.

Placed within a shrine or atop a home altar, the stone censer would have been filled with an incense of aromatic plants and oils and set alight to cleanse interiors, measure prayer a...

Ha realizado varias restauraciones sobre temas religiosos, en las Cúpulas laterales de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Lepanto de Castellar (Valencia), así como la realización de d...

The quality of the craftsmanship and their balanced proportions make them ideal for adorning a mantelpiece, altar, or console table, or for enhancing any classic or eclectic interior.

This large-scale composition illustrates one of the most dramatic episodes in the religious history of Spain: the assassination of Pedro Arbués, canon of Zaragoza and Inquisitor of A...

These decorative, ritual vessels are traditionally used in meditation, home altars, and temple settings to burn cone or loose resin incense.

Art historical connections The head belongs to the tradition of late Renaissance and early Baroque religious wood carving, from the German and Netherlandish limewood carvers to the w...

In 1920, he created the altar mosaic in the basilica of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice in the Swiss canton of Valais.

Given their scale and sculptural presence, this pair is ideal as a decorative feature on a console table, altar, mantelpiece, or large dining table. They also make an excellent addit...

This rustic Chinese altar cabinet dates to the late Qing dynasty and showcases the robust craftsmanship and richly textured surfaces prized in traditional Chinese furniture.

Ha realizado varias restauraciones sobre temas religiosos, en las Cúpulas laterales de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Lepanto de Castellar (Valencia), así como la realización de d...

Ha realizado varias restauraciones sobre temas religiosos, en las Cúpulas laterales de la Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Lepanto de Castellar (Valencia), así como la realización de d...

After the fall of the city, however, they disregarded the sacredness of an altar dedicated to the goddess, where the Trojan prophetess Cassandra had taken refuge.

His right arm is raised in a solemn gesture, while his left arm rests near an altar topped with a burning brazier, evoking a heroic or allegorical theme.

Carved in the round with deeply grooved feather wings, softly modeled cherubic faces, and characteristic curled hair, these figures are typical of South German or Tyrolean workshops ...

An exceptional pair of Swedish carved wooden candlesticks, dating to circa 1870, showcases the finest characteristics of Scandinavian country elegance and historic craftsmanship. The...

The warmth and patina of the antique rosewood and the intricate hand carving makes this altar table irresistible. The silhouette A vintage Chinese export carved rosewood altar or co...

The intaglio itself depicts a man leaning over a devotional altar, and the stone is characterized by distinct shades of ochre, orange, and white.

This narrow console table once resided in a 19th-century Chinese home, laden with food offerings and incense as a home altar for ancestor worship. Simple and classic, the small table...

Three lion’s legs, carved with acanthus at the knees and ending in paw feet, flank a central acanthus-sheathed support with clawed feet and carry a triangular, altar-form base, its r...

This 19th-century European architectural Carrara marble monumental relief with Angels and Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) was originally an altar front (paliotto), carved as part of a grande...

The horizontal line of the stone altar anchors the composition, balancing the upright figures and the angular folds of their robes.

The quality of the embroidery, the use of metallic threads, and the iconographic balance are consistent with Italian Baroque ecclesiastical textiles, possibly originating from Veneto...

Folk Art Wooden Church Model America, 1950 Hand crafted model with fully realized interior, complete with wooden pews, altar, and pulpit. The walls are adorned with paper iconography...

Note :Adoné Headdress was used as portable altars & worn on top of the head in ceremonies by the Kurumba people, - North Burkina Faso.

A magnificent 18th century Portuguese wall console, also called a bracket, originally part of the architectural program of a cathedral altar. The shelf is painted in a muted palette ...

Within the home, a Buddhist image may be placed in a peaceful and respectful position, traditionally on a raised surface or home altar, creating a focal point for reflection and spir...

Resting upon an octagonal carved wooden base within a minimalist, dark-stained wooden display box, the presentation creates a meditative, museum-quality presence reminiscent of a sac...

In 1844, Rethel visited Rome, executing, along with other subjects, an altar-piece for one of the churches of his native land.

Translation: “I will go to the altar of God, to God who gives joy to my youth.”

The reptilian monsters resemble creatures from European emblem books and mythological prints; the nude bodies follow conventions of academic history painting; and the landscape, maso...

Sets of symbolic implements such as these may be associated with meditation, ritual practice, devotional ceremonies and Buddhist altar arrangements, where they function as representa...

Dated to the early 19th century, the long coffer was likely used as both an altar for ancestor worship and as a storage cabinet for clothes, textiles, and other household items.

Each figure measures approximately 7.5 inches wide, 5 inches deep, and 8 inches high, making them ideal for display on a console, bookshelf, or altar. Preserved in excellent vintage ...

John the Baptist for the Church of La Salvetat, Aurillac (France) • Wooden crucifix (285 cm high) on the high altar of the Church of Fatima, Granollers. • Other of his works are in C...

Paintings executed by dedicated monastic artist-monks (Butsu-shi) like Kyokai were commissioned for high-ranking regional temple shrines or aristocratic family altars during the mid-...

Beutiful Chinese altar Table Lovely Floating panels in top Dated C1870

His library was sold at Sotheby's in 1823, and his coins and antiquities, with the exception of his Roman altars and inscriptions, which he bequeathed to St John's College, Cambridge...

Infuse your surroundings with a touch of tradition and spirituality by acquiring this newly made Burmese marble Buddha statue, perfect for meditation spaces, home altars, or as a sta...

This striking pair of late Victorian Gothic Revival brass candlesticks features hexagonal column stems, broad drip pans, and stepped circular bases, reflecting the form of 19th-centu...

Beautifully scenic painting depicting a still life composed of an opulent display of objects, including several fine curtains embroidered and trimmed with gold trimmings and fringes,...

An unusual 19th century European specimen marble and timber architectural model of a church altar or monument. Possibly created as a study or display piece, this model features a pai...

. - Japanese / Buddhist shrine / altar / Suzu Temple bell Dimensions: Largest - 2.75" x 5.5" / Smallest - 1.75" x 2" (D x H)

Rare Qing dynasty gilt-bronze seated Buddhist figure depicted in Namaskara Mudra (the devotional prayer posture) - this gesture typically belongs to a Bodhisattva or a devoted discip...