Used Altars

The composition is centered on a monumental funerary altar with sculpted relief, accompanied by a draped standing statue holding a carved panel, evoking the Roman tradition of honori...

An impressive pair of altar or table candlesticks made of turned and carved wood, lacquered in deep black with gilt bronze details.

Perfect for a bookshelf, altar, or feng shui arrangement, they balance beauty with spiritual symbolism.

This piece once formed the central element of a chapel or private altar. Today, it stands as an evocative object for display in historical interiors, devotional settings, or as a str...

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar side console table from the 19th century with two drawers, fretwork shelf and bronze hardware.

Supported by a graduated base ending with three round feet. Made in an altar pricket style with visible old repairs.

The composition shows the young saint in quiet adoration of the crucifix, his head tilted in prayerful devotion, surrounded by classic symbols of sanctity and purity: lilies, rosary ...

This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra...

Ideal for collectors, altars, or tasteful décor, it brings genuine cultural heritage and timeless spiritual beauty to any space.

Biography : Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889) is a Parisian goldsmith and bronze maker known above all for his liturgical objects (chalices, ciboriums, patens, monstrances, etc....

Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 21 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...

The architectural rhythm of massive columns and soaring vaults guides the eye toward the illuminated altar, while refined ornamental details—stucco work, sculptural reliefs, and deco...

The treatment of the subject outside its narrative context, as an iconic and contemplative image, had already distinguished precedents but no one had ever approached it in a monument...

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

The piece likely served as a ceremonial cover, wall hanging, or altar cloth, denoting wealth and status. The vibrant silk threads in hues of burgundy, olive, ivory, and soft green co...

Most probably this sculpture was part of a bigger scene or an altar and actually stand in an integrated base from the same period.

The composition, set against a bright, airy sky and ocean, depicts a fantastical boat, or perhaps a spiritual altar (table des Loas), overflowing with mystical symbols and anthropomo...

This work, called opere di commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra...

Each shelf is bordered with carved fretwork and raised on miniature cabriole legs, giving the impression of nested altar tables—an elegant nod to classical Chinese aesthetics.

A handsome antique Japanese bronze centerpiece for an altar table in the form of a spherical covered urn with a dragon head handles, raised pedestals base, and expressive Shishi tem...

A Ming Dynasty style vintage waisted altar console table from the mid-20th century, with horsehoof legs and humpbacked stretcher.

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with leather back and seat The unusual size of the arms complete this exceptional pair of armchairs Measures: Height to arms 23.8...

The tall column is conceived as an architectural element, incorporating fluted sections, acanthus leaf carvings, and classical moldings reminiscent of baroque altar columns and grand...

Such miniature icons were traditionally placed on private altars or carried as protective talismans, making them deeply personal expressions of faith.

At the bottom of the sheet, a comprehensive **“Uitlegging”** (Explanation) provides a key to 18 architectural and ritual features, including: * A: The central pagoda with its massiv...

The composition offers a deep, axial view through the basilica’s nave toward the altar, emphasizing the powerful rhythm of the ancient columns and the austere harmony of early Christ...

Rare vintage Yule Paige bright lacquered brass buffet altar lamp featuring a square candlestick shaped body on a three dimensional North star base, topped with a faux candle socket.

Jean Touret stepped away from the collective around 1964 to focus more deeply on his own fine art, wood-carving, totemic sculptures, and major ecclesiastical commissions—most notably...

Heavy hand-engraved tri-stand altar or church candlestick on lions feet. It was made in Scandinavia from solid brass.

These lamps originate from the rich South German tradition of decorative church furnishing: their original use was as altar flower arrangements, a lasting and maintenance-free altern...

The composition draws the viewer inward along the central axis of the nave toward the richly ornamented altar, with small staffage figures providing scale and quiet animation.

The candleholders are fitted with original iron prickets for altar candles and present a striking decorative presence, ideal for use in classical or eclectic interiors.

This set transitions effortlessly from the altar to anniversary dinners, everyday luxury wear, and every celebrated moment in between.

Her right hand is raised in the vitarka mudra (gesture of teaching or discussion), while the left hand rests in her lap, holding a small vase or flask — a common symbol of the nectar...

In 1937, he painted the ikonostasi, (the screen in front of the altar in an Orthodox Christian Church), of the Russian Orthodox Church in Bizerta.

Originally conceived as an altar or parade candelabra, the object was later converted into an electric lamp, as was often the case during the twentieth century.

Pietas had a temple at Rome, dedicated in 181 BC, and was often represented on coins as a female figure carrying a palm branch and a sceptre or as a matron casting incense upon an al...

Such fragments were traditionally used to embellish temple facades or altars, contributing to the artistic and devotional atmosphere of these sacred spaces.

The perspective leads the viewer’s eye toward the distant altar and the grand architectural axes designed by Bernini and Maderno, creating a sense of depth and majesty characteristic...

Carved entirely in the round from solid wood, the figure was originally designed to be suspended, most likely as part of a church interior such as an altar canopy, ceiling compositio...

Radiant blossoms float above the dancers, punctuating the space like celestial blessings, while abstracted motifs at the feet suggest offerings, altars, or grounding elements of eart...

This exquisite red lacquered altar console table captures the elegance and craftsmanship of traditional Castillian furniture.

19th century walnut Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood back with ornamental carved and wood seat.

Zettler, Munich, 1874 Keywords: Bavarian royal art, liturgical vessels, ecclesiastical art, church treasure, Munich Residenz, Ludwig II Bavaria, German chromolithograph, 19th centur...

Extraction of this stone began in Antiquity, and its prestige is reflected in its use for the Grand Altar of the Troubat Church. Belonging to the Bréche family, Portor des Pyrénées i...

This Chinese carved polychrome seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors.

Suspended from the ceiling on natural fiber cords, the cross was positioned to define the altar’s spatial focus without relying on ornamentation.

Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was once used to display an ancestral shrine in a provincial Confucian household.

Whether used as a focal point on a console or altar, or incorporated into a layered vignette, this vintage Buddha head lends quiet dignity and timeless symbolism to a space.

Rendered with a mix of dark humor and unsettling tenderness, the piece stages a figure reclined in her self-made shrine—a pine box casino altar—lit only by the flickering promises of...

Due to its solidity and proportions, it somehow resembles an altar. An integrated shelf on the side is a part of this simple design with perfect proportions.

This antique devotional piece exemplifies the masterful craftsmanship and sacred artistry that once adorned European church altars. The sculpted figure of Christ is delicately rende...

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

Originally designed as grand altar or salon candlesticks, they have been sensitively converted into functional table lamps while retaining their original sculptural integrity.

Pair of Votive Silver Cow Figures – Rajasthan, 19th to Early 20th Century Provenance: Rajasthan, India Date: 19th to early 20th century Material: Solid silver This rare pair of voti...

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 crafted for home altars or local devotional practices. The lady measures 8x3.5x17H and the man 6x5x16H.

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.

Rendered with restrained elegance and naturalistic detail, this piece was likely part of a larger devotional figure, once enshrined in a temple or private altar. The patina and aged ...