Used Altars

Born in the heart of Prague in 1949, his life has been a dedicated pilgrimage to the altar of form and fire. He graduated in 1974 from the Academy of Arts, Architecture, and Design ...

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...

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

Historically, such votive tablets served as devotional objects, often placed in temples or at home altars, symbolizing the devotion of practitioners.

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on the table, an interpretation undoubtedly reinforced by the tablecloth that frequently covers it.

The richly detailed frame, crowned with Gothic tracery and the monogram "MA" for Maria, creates a dramatic altar-like presentation, making it a particularly attractive display piece.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

African Southeastern Ghana 20th Century carved wood Adan miniature ancestor figures in a minimalist style, placed on family altars for consultation with the ancestors, mounted on a f...

A magnificent Italian giltwood altar candlestick from the 19th century, recently electrified as a table lamp to bring that splendor of the baroque to a modern interior.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

Against the deep black background, the flower and leaves acquire the concentrated presence of an emblem, devotional medallion or object placed upon an imaginary altar. The 20-centime...

Today, these rare ecclesiastical antiques may be displayed as sculptural works of art on a console, mantel, altar table, or large dining table. Their original patina, surviving silve...

Traditionally, these ornate panels adorned royal thrones or significant altars, symbolizing power, divinity, and the passage between the earthly realm and the spiritual plane.

Attendant figures, a tripod, an altar, and scattered classical attributes fill the remaining ground.

Florian, portraits in the Oberösterreichisches Landesmuseum, and the large 1770 altar painting of St. Gallus in the parish church of Gallneukirchen.

Beautiful pair of antique Italian Louis XVI style silver plated candlesticks, candleholders, altar prickets or altar candleholders.

The small mounting post beneath the base is still present too, suggesting it once belonged to a shrine or altar setting. Tiny object, but clearly made with a great deal of care.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

The closed eyes, elongated body, and quiet downward turn of the head give the figure a devotional gravity appropriate to private or altar use. The model reflects the influence of cr...

Multiple candle arms are fitted with wax candles, giving the pair a grand architectural presence suitable for a mantel, console, altar-style setting, or formal interior. The design c...

A pair of large Italian Baroque silvered copper repoussé altar prickets fitted as table lamps. Baluster stem with paw feet and rocaille decoration surrounding an engraved cartouche.

Their boldly sculpted baluster-form columns, stepped plinth bases, and carved bracket feet recall the proportions of seventeenth-century Italian altar furnishings, refectory tables, ...

Focken primarily created liturgical objects (such as candlesticks, altar crucifixes, cruets, vessels for the Host, bowls, etc.).

Priests and nobles gather around a ceremonial altar while attendants prepare for the festivities, illustrating one of the most important annual celebrations in the Inca religious cal...

Measuring 3x2.5x5.5 inches tall, this compact sculpture is perfectly sized for a scholar's desk, an altar, or a curated bookshelf vignette. It remains in excellent vintage condition,...

Four figures occupy an imaginary architectural setting dominated by a monumental marble-like table or altar. The two frontal characters wear long draped garments reminiscent of class...

The Italian fragment originally came from an altar candlestick from a historical church in Tuscany.

The prophet gestures decisively to the floor while the richly attired king bends in disbelief to observe the footprints that lead to the secret passage beneath the altar. The scene ...

They appeared on household altars, scholar's desks, incense burners and ritual stands, serving both devotional and decorative purposes.

The setting is a capriccio of objects related to the art and culture of the time, skilfully displayed, including a Persian carpet on the desk, a beautiful celestial globe on a pedest...

The works relate to one another like elements gathered around an imaginary altar, where fears may be converted into offerings and uncertainty into ritual.

These bowls were typically placed before ancestral altars, filled with offerings symbolizing respect and continuity.

Restored 19th century solid brass French altar lamp please look at pictures for overall detail.

Mission College, Sylmar, CA 2000 “Altars and Installations,” Huntington Beach Art Center, Huntington Beach, CA 2000 “Text,” Ron Breeden Gallery, Orange, CA 2000 Triton Museum of Art,...

Incredible Portuguese faux marble painted mirror from a church altar with replaced glass. Normally in the Catholic churches holding either religious paintings or fronts for altars wi...

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

When most people picture a zushi, they imagine a formal piece kept in a temple or household altar, its double doors fitted with metal clasps and swinging open to reveal a statue insi...

Elevate a mantel, console, or altar with this elegant pair of antique Italian pricket candlesticks, crafted circa 1880.

Perfect for bohemian décor, altars, or collections, it’s a striking, serene centerpiece that blends elegance with mystical charm.

Perfect for bohemian décor, altars, or collections, it’s a striking and rare natural specimen.

Perfect for meditation, altars, or display, it radiates balance, harmony, and positive energy.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends.

Abraham and Isaac are shown before an altar, while the surrounding landscape is populated with a wealth of symbolic and decorative motifs, including angels (one carries a star behind...

"Symbol of Immortality": Large Chinese Export Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Peach (Altar Fruit) Circa 1850 A striking and unusually large Chinese Export porcelain model of a peach, datin...

Japanese Okimono Okimono is a Japanese term meaning “ornament for display; objet d’art; decorative object”, typically displayed in a tokonoma “alcove” or butsudan “Buddhist altar”.Th...

Within a lush garden are numerous figures in a variety of poses and costumes gathered around a stone altar which anchors the center of the composition.