Used Altars

Shortly afterwards, in 133 BC, the Roman state inherited the Kingdom of Pergamon, home to an original and flourishing school of Hellenistic sculpture. The Great Altar of Pergamon, th...

The interior of the Santuario della Consolata or Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Consolation is a prominent Marian sanctuary and minor basilica in central Turin, Italy, has a jubilant...

Tuvo tal éxito que pronto en Valencia le encargaron las pinturas de del Altar Mayor de la iglesia El Buen Pastor, en la calle Erudito Orellana y posteriormente en la iglesia de San F...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period porcelain altar vase from the 19th century with hand-painted figures and calligraphy décor.

Sphere is ideal as a focal point in any interior, meditation spaces, or altars.

The back of the case is beautifully embossed with the all seeing eye, pillars with an alter in between, with the sun above the altar and candle stick holders on the altar. the pillar...

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.

Likely once part of an architectural interior, altar, or grand furnishing, this decorative fragment now stands beautifully on its own as a wall-mounted artwork, where its sculptural ...

They are elements of a pyramid the socalled liturgical altar candelabra featuring several lights, usually seven, arranged in a pyramidal shape.

This devotional figure likely stood in a private chapel or was part of an altar setting, where it would have served as a visible reminder of Christ’s universal reign.

These statues were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for prayer, particularly for protection or healing.

The third plate shows a highly detailed elevation of the master altar from the château chapel, revealing the elaborate sculptural program and architectural framing that characterized...

Pair of brass altar pricket candlesticks. Circa 1890. H 61cm x W 20cm x D 20cm

With high cylindrical pedestal foot supporting an open and generous bowl, by shape, this bowl appears to be a ceremonial vessel that was used to make ritual offerings on the altar. ...

Indeed, Tolliver Shaw creates physical altars for her subjects in her studio. She has provided SEFA with a sampling that features a cowboy boot pin from her grandmother, a Princess D...

Original vintage train travel poster - Ghent Belgian Art Treasures / Gent Belgische Kunstschatten - featuring a great design by Herman Verbaere (1905-1993) depicting a view of people...

This early 20th century East Turkestan Khotan pictorial accent rug features a bold and highly stylized composition set against a vibrant red field, where a sequence of abstracted alt...

Intriguingly, these lamps may have been converted from an earlier purpose as traditional Italian altar candlesticks when fitted with modern wiring and a light socket—thus becoming th...

Each vase is symmetrically adorned with highly detailed ormolu friezes depicting classical allegorical scenes of figures and playful putti interacting around an altar, framed by swee...

A glorious pair of Italian giltwood altar candlesticks from the 1500’s; equally impressive is that this hand-carved pair have stayed together for over 400 years.

These statues were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for prayer, particularly for protection or healing.

Stunning objects like these still stand in Catholic churches, often at the altar or in small niches or alcoves around the church or in private chapels.

Ces McCully, Australian, b. 1982 Untitled (Altar), 2021 Signed and dated CES '21 on the reverse Oil on canvas 39 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches (100.3 x 80 cm) Unframed Ces McCully (born 1982,...

Dreamily beautiful and elegant antique Chinese altar table made of solid elm wood, sealed with transparent shellac.

Such devotional figures were central to household and church altars, often dressed in textiles and used during nativity celebrations or processions.

Classical buildings and an altar frame the scene, reinforcing the antique setting and narrative intensity.

The central facade is anchored by a beautifully cast female mask, flanked by classical medallions depicting mythological scenes, including a baccatického bůžka, a sacrificing figure ...

Executed in monochromatic tones to mimic ancient Greek vase painting and relief carvings, the three distinct panels showcase exquisite narrative movement: The Upper Frieze: A rectil...

Each earthy, one of a kind piece becomes a symbol—a fortress, an altar, a relic of unknown rituals. The artist plays with mass and meaning, blending ancient references with modern de...

This figure likely once formed part of a larger altar or devotional ensemble, radiating both spiritual reassurance and artistic mastery.

The Italian 18th century gilded base is originally from an altar candlestick from a historical Italian church.

The Italian 18th century gilded base is originally from an altar candlestick from a historical Italian church.

The engravings record sculptural elements from the elaborate master altar of the château chapel. Each plate focuses on a different group of figures rendered as classical relief sculp...

The soaring arches, richly decorated ceiling, and distant altar are rendered with exceptional clarity by Philippe Benoist, while visitors move quietly through the space.

Each earthy, one of a kind piece becomes a symbol—a fortress, an altar, a relic of unknown rituals. The artist plays with mass and meaning, blending ancient references with modern de...

Isaac is shown bound upon a stone altar, his figure sensitively modeled. Opposite the altar, a grove of trees shelters the ram, its presence alluding to the divine substitution.

These small-scale, portable forms served to spread Buddhist teachings, could be placed on home altars or in monastic shrines, and functioned as devotional objects for meditation and ...

Perfect for display on a console, bookshelf, or altar, this Guanyin brings both decorative elegance and spiritual symbolism to interiors.

During the Neoclassical period, it was common to create eglomized glass plaques on wood to decorate furniture, and in Italy, between the 13th and 16th centuries, a large number of re...

Die contrapposto-artige Körperhaltung mit weit ausladenden Armen deutet darauf hin, dass diese Figuren ursprünglich als Teil eines größeren Ensembles – vermutlich eines Altars oder e...

Upper part of an altar niche, from the Spanish Baroque period, in the shape of a shell, which in turn would have been part of a Baroque altarpiece, characterized by profuse and exube...

A 1970s linen wrapped console with legs and corbels reminiscent of the classic Chinese altar table form.

The figures retain hanging brackets on the back, allowing them to display as floating decorative accents or as architectural embellishments flanking a mirror, doorway, or altar. Full...

Related geometric configurations have also been compared to so-called step monuments of central Anatolia—rock-cut forms associated with Phrygian and Hittite cultures, sometimes descr...

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.

At the lower end, a distinctive panel—resembling a symbolic altar or offering device—reinforces its spiritual function while adding visual intrigue and rarity.

His paintings, assemblages, and hybrid constructions transform reclaimed frames, wood, hardware, and found materials into intimate objects that feel at once handcrafted and psycholog...

From the early dynastic period onwards it was increasingly used for the production of funerary vessels as well as statuary and altars. The artists obviously chose and carefully shape...

From the early dynastic period onwards it was increasingly used for the production of funerary vessels as well as statuary and altars. The artists obviously chose and carefully shape...

Printed as a chromolithograph and housed in its original dark wood frame, this piece reflects the widespread Catholic iconography popularized in the early 20th century for home altar...

Their verticality and decorative rhythm complement the central cross, forming a harmonious devotional ensemble intended for altar use or a private oratory. The bronze has developed a...

The second sheet, titled Altare antico di marmo ritrovato fra le macerie della Villa Adriana nel sito detto Pantanello, illustrates an ornate marble altar said to have been recovered...

Most probably this sculpture was part of a bigger composition or an altar, and actually stand in a modern removable wood base.

The combination of sculptural form, rich color, and traditional iconography makes this ensemble a compelling addition to any altar, meditation space, or a Tibetan collection.

Inspired by imagined ancient cultures and sacred rituals, each sculpture becomes a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating objects...

These statues were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for prayer, particularly for protection or healing.

Plate No. 4 of the fifteenth-century series shows an ecclesiastical scene unfolding at the altar, likely a bishop’s ordination or confirmation ritual.