Used Altars

early 1500s. This figure likely once formed part of a larger altar or devotional ensemble, radiating

This console table was made in the Ming style. The table resembles an altar table. It's lacquered

have served as a sacred shrine or altar, making it highly desirable for collectors of antique Indian

Bethlehem Church [Brooklyn], an Altar piece in the Zion Church [Worcester, Mass.], and a memorial portrait

positioned on either side of an altar, accompanying a winged Cupid in an allegorical iconography evoking the

stepped circular base, giving it a sculptural, freestanding presence suitable for an altar or domestic

includes murals painted for the Bethlehem Church [Brooklyn], an Altar piece in the Zion Church [Worcester

(Antwerp 1599 - London 1641) between 1628 and 16129 for the high altar of the Begijnhof church in Antwerp

Incredible Portuguese faux marble painted mirror from a church altar with replaced glass. Normally

altars were ornamented in this way. Over time, the term has come to describe almost any process involving

. Flanking the vase are scholarly objects and altar vessels, symbolizing prosperity, refinement, and harmony

or an altar, and actually stand in a modern removable wood base. Pieces of art from this period are

probably originally part of a nativity scene or positioned near an altar or tabernacle. The piece is now

can recognise the sculptural group with two wrestlers, positioned above a bas-relief altar

Cupid onto an altar, while the other shows two nymphs and a satyr raising a statue of Pan, the god of

stylized composition set against a vibrant red field, where a sequence of abstracted altar-like stands

the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors

the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors

offers protection from misfortune and is a benevolent guardian of the home. Likely used within an altar

offers protection from misfortune and is a benevolent guardian of the home. Likely used within an altar

gold and silver gilt wood. The altar shelf and back foot are removable. Whether freestanding or wall

altar or in small niches around the church. Condition: Overall good condition minor imperfection to a

altar from the château chapel, revealing the elaborate sculptural program and architectural framing that

a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating

figures around an altar, executed with great chromatic delicacy and remarkable painterly quality. The rim

dark hair. Such devotional figures were central to household and church altars, often dressed in

, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns

divine light. These works were often used in altars, chapels, or private devotions, especially among

corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other

. He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought

copper. He is also known for having designed Notre-Dame's monumental bronze altar, which was installed in

detailing and provide a solid foundation, making these suitable for display on an altar or sacred space

a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating

a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating

a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating

substantial, this sculpture would have functioned as a personal devotional object or altar figure, and today

closed—making this a thoughtful and symbolic object. Equally suited for display on a shelf, altar, or in

master altar of the château chapel. Each plate focuses on a different group of figures rendered as

altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual offerings. The vessel is a variation on the sacred oil

a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating

back indicates that the sculpture was intended for placement in a niche, small altar, or retable

accommodate a pillar candle, its tall and imposing form suggests possible use as an altar candlestick, likely

paired with ecclesiastical figures presented atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs

of an altar setting, where it would have served as a visible reminder of Christ’s universal reign

a focal point for a meditation space, altar, or refined interior, this Buddha sculpture bridges

presented atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs and faceless men. (1) In the early

suggestions, as the infants are paired with ecclesiastical figures presented atop an altar. Other protagonists

, as the infants are paired with ecclesiastical figures presented atop an altar. Other protagonists of

presented atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs and faceless men. (1) In the early

atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs and faceless men. (1) In the early 1960's

suggestions, as the infants are paired with ecclesiastical figures presented atop an altar. Other protagonists

ecclesiastical figures presented atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs and faceless men

presented atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs and faceless men. (1) In the early

atop an altar. Other protagonists of his series include dogs and faceless men. (1) In the early 1960's

monumental wine barrel adorned with vine branches, reminiscent of a profane altar, around which an exuberant

16th Century Spanish carved-wood and polychromed sculpture and altar of Saint Isidore, Patron of

altar table or set within a shrine, this pocket-sized figurine provides a focal point for prayer and