Hand Fan, Wood, Etc., 19th Century

Clothing press in oakwood, Holland, 19th century. On four turned legs (three of them secured with a straight chambrana) the press rises, with a drawer underneath. As it is a purely u...

Wall reliquary altar. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood, glass, metal, etc. Spanish school, 17th century. Reliquary altar made of carved, gilded and polychrome wood composed of a part that imitates a curtain of the type usually used to cover altars and other pieces when they are not used, topped by a winged angel head, and a composition organized around a tondo large central stem, from which arise a series of stems ending in scrolls. Some of these stems (eight in total) eventually form a kind of crown of leaves in the center of which are as many circular reliquaries of saints. In this mentioned central tondo there is an Agnus Dei (or Ágnusdei) made of wax. On the visible side there is an image of the Risen Christ (inspired by the one sculpted by Michelangelo Buonarroti around 1520 and found in Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome) accompanied by angels with symbols of the Passion and on a pedestal. This image is known to have been used on these pieces before 1598, again in 1619, and again in 1690. These relics (they are blessed by the Pope) get their name because they are printed on the front, above the book with the seven seals , the haloed Paschal Lamb carrying the banner of the Resurrection. In the text around the image, it seems to include a reference to Pope Pius V...

Clothing press in oak wood, Holland, 19th century. Garment press with closed cupboard in its lower part made of oak wood in Holland. As is normal in these utilitarian elements, it la...

Silver mesh bag in its color decorated with triangular elements on the bottom that has a smooth closure by hinges and a chain of alternating long and short li...

Still with flared copper body, cap on the top with the usual piece on these objects and a simple support to place the appliance on the fire. It has four iron handles to move it. This...

Virgin of Dress. Carved and polychrome wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century; later clothing. Has damage. Polychrome wood carving of the type of dress or dress that has a series ...

A stunning and rare example of a 19th century hand fan, made of black leather and decorated with gold leaf. The fan has a brisé style, meaning th...

Early 19th century Italian hand-carved and polychromed wood crucifix sculptural school "Cadore" Measure cm: H 70, W 37, D 8 About: The...

Very unique figure of man with worn details and faded polychrome. Signs of heavy deterioration over the years. A curiosity/collectors piece. Please see detailed photos for c...

Carved oak religious carving, 19th century. This is an excellent quality wood carving with a nice old patina.

19th century carved wood crucifix was sculpted from olive wood then set upon an ebonized cross with base inset with faux tortoiseshell, circa 1880s Mea...

Rare antique angel sculpture. The angel is completely lacquered and gilded with large wings, holding a large candle. They are fantastic large in size made of hand carved wood and gilded with gold leaf. The gold has acquired a beautiful old patina. Perfect for a collection of sacred antique...