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Religious Items For Sale
Santiago de Compostela Traditional Memorabilia Figure
Located in Barcelona, ES
Santiago de Compostela memorabilia metallic figure. Made Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved Antique Alabaster Bust Sculpture of Saint Clare of Assisi ca. 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved, practical size and used condition sculpture of a serene Saint Clare.
If you are a collector of antique and beautiful materials works o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Alabaster
A Rare and Exquisite Silver, Enameled Chalice by Jules Wièse and Froment-Meurice
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Silver and Enameled Two-Compartment Chalice Cup by Jules Wièse for François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, circa 1850
This exceptional 19th-century chalice cup,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Israeli Ben Zion Sterling Silver Shabbat Candlesticks Candle Holders Judaica
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of Ben Zion Israel sterling silver candlesticks / Shabbat / holiday candle holders with ornated tapered form and scalloped details. Marked inside cups.
Provenance : J...
Category
Late 20th Century Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Glass Art Wall Mounted Parable of the Prodigal Son by Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Art Glass
Early 20th Holy Water Font - Red Onyx and Bronze - Corpus Christi
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique holy water font. Made of red onyx and a bronze palquette with a corpus Christi representation. The water bowl is made of crystal. Originating from France, around ...
Category
Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Onyx, Brass, Bronze
18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Devotional plaque, Saint Bishop Bronze. Spanish school, 19th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional plaque, Holy Bishop. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century.
Rectangular devotional plate with a ring at the top and smooth moldings enhancing a figurative relief. You can see a male figure with a halo, carrying a bishop's staff, and is accompanied by a book and a tiara...
Category
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Silvered Iron Altar Crucifix with Fleur-de-Lys Cross
Located in Dallas, TX
This altar crucifix showcases the refined detailing and spiritual gravitas of ecclesiastical design. Crafted in France circa 1920 in silvered iron, the crucifix features a Latin cros...
Category
Early 20th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Iron, Silver Plate
Set of Two Bronze Figures – Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Bronze Figures – Spain, Circa 1960
Add a touch of elegance and artistry to your collection with this set of two bronze figures, crafted in Spain circa 1960 by an unknown ...
Category
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Large 18th Century Repousse Baroque Ecclesiastical Carta Gloria, Venetian
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This original 18th century frame is silver gilded over copper. It is elaborately embossed and chiseled. The cartouche is surrounded by rocaille and volute motifs. The Carta is mounte...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Copper, Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Baroque Red Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque red marble holy water font or stoup with great patina, Italy, circa 1750.
Weathered,
H:8,5cm W:28cm D:23,5-33,5cm
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Marble
19th Century Carved Giltwood Reliquary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved and detailed with a mix of silver and gold leaf together. Overall width is 18.5" Dated and signed on back side.
Category
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Of Vintage Decorative Prayer Figures, Bronze Thai Deity, Bookends, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage decorative prayer figures. An Oriental, gilt bronze cast iron statue of two kneeling Thai deities, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Appealin...
Category
1940s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
Silver and silver filigree spice container, Jerusalem, circa 1920.
Ball spice container raised on a stem, On a round decorated base with fili...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this original Mexican ex voto of San Lazaro saint. Guanajuato México 1958.
Damos gracias a San Lazaro por el alivio de mis piernas.
Esperanza Rodriguez y Jesus Amezquita.
...
Category
1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Metal
1500s Elizabethan Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Elizabethan English sterling silver communion chalice and paten; an addition to our diverse religious silverware collection.
This exceptional two piece antique Elizabethan sterling silver communion set consists of a chalice and paten/diskos.
The chalice has a cylindrical tapering shaped form onto a plain knapped pedestal and spreading circular foot.
The body of this sterling silver communion cup...
Category
16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Russian Gold And Silver Jesus Icon In Nutwood Case
Located in Vienna, AT
19th century Russian icon painting Jesus Christ with finely detailed, hand-hammered silver and gold in a case of nutwood. Beautiful condition.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gold, Silver
An 18th Century European Purim Pewter Plate for Collecting Alms
Located in New York, NY
This 18th-century pewter Purim plate is a rare and historically significant item associated with Jewish traditions. It features decorative engravings likely used for collecting alms,...
Category
18th Century European Antique Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
Antique Spanish Colonial Santo Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional example of Spanish Colonial style, born in Mexico in the 19th century, this large hand carved and painted santo religious folk art altar f...
Category
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Paint
Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and practical size, multi purpose Gothic chest / box from a monastery.
This here Gothic chest is one of the smallest yet most stylish we ever had the pleasure of offering. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, practical and highly decorative seat / hall bench with quality carvings.
This beautifully carved and striking stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and execu...
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
Antique Crucifix Stand - Silver Plated Jesus Christ - Wood Carved Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique crucifix.
The cross is made of black lacquered wood, with beautifully refined carvings.
The sculpture of Jesus is made of silver-plated metal.
The crucifix dates ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Plaster Religious Traditional Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious handpainted plaster wall artwork. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age a...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Framed Late 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very g...
Category
16th Century French Medieval Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
Yossi Swed 5-Piece Rosh Hashanah Set with Honey Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Swed Masters (Yossi & Dudik Swed) Rosh Hashanah honey set consisting of 2 brass and sterling silver honey dishes, measuring 2 1/4'' in height by 4'' in diameter, numbered 38 and 68 f...
Category
20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Stainless Steel
Art Nouveau Holy Water Font Virgin Mary Lily Stone Brass & Glass French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Holy water font French Art Nouveau Art Deco Virgin Mary with Lily
Stone, molded glass and brass
Benitier holy water wall font, early 20th century....
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Stone, Brass
19th Century Orthodox Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
This exquisite 19th-century Orthodox cross is crafted from bronze and adorned with enamel, a combination that ensures its durability and stunning visual appeal. The dimensions of the...
Category
1870s Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
European 16th Century Hand Carved Wooden Virgin Mary Polychrome Statue
Located in Oostende, BE
This 16th century hand-carved wooden Virgin Mary polychrome statue comes from a church in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium (Europe), and was bought directly fr...
Category
16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Walnut
Set Of Old Bound Books Dating From the 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called for example « Commentary on the Psalms ». These beaut...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Antique Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine hand carved santo altar figure sculpture. circa 1810
Handmade by Spanish settlers / colonists in the Philippines, late 18th / early 19th...
Category
Early 19th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Asian Antique Bronze Tibetan Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Asian Bronze buddhist bell Tibetan Meditation Ceremonial Prayer Vajra Bell and Scepter.
Antique Buddhist Tibetan Meditation Prayer Bell with Vajra.
A Bronze ritual bell "DRIL...
Category
Early 1900s Nepalese Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Processional Painted Sunburst on a Baroque Silver Gilt Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare and exquisite 18th century iron processional sunburst with a painted central image of Holy Mother Mary presenting the rosary to Saint Dominic to one side and Ave Maria to the ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Fine Antique Cuernavaca Reticulated Sterling Silver Ruby Glass Cross on Chain
Located in New York, NY
Intricate and unusual antique Cuernavaca reticulated sterling silver and ruby glass cross on chain
Late 19th- Early 20th Century
The city of Cuernavaca, the ancient Quauhnahuac, is called the "City of Eternal Spring" due to its designation as tierra templada (temperate region). It is believed to be one of the origins of the Mesoamerican civilization. The city is home to a number of notable early churches dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, including the Cuernavaca Cathedral, which was a part of the monastery of the Third Order of the Franciscans, called La Asunción in the 16th century. The location, just a 90 minute drive from Mexico City, has attracted royalty, aristocrats and artists for centuries. Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico, Princess Maria Beatrice of Savoy, Barbara Hutton, the Shah of Iran, Bauhaus designer Michael van Buren...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Anglo-Indian Style Carved Giltwood Buddha Religious Statue Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century carved giltwood Buddha figurine or statue. It is depicted standing on an ebonized 4 inch square base. It is a religious figure depicted in the standing position...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Religious Items
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Hand Carved Large Size Statue of Saint Joseph and Child Jesus Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and high quality carved antique sculpture of Joseph holding the child Jesus.
If you are looking for a great value for money, work of religious art then this quality carved church relic could be gracing your home or monastery or house of prayer soon. This may not have been carved out of the most expensive or hard woodtype, but that is not what this antique is about. This striking and meaningful sculpture is all about the natural manner in which both the little boy Jesus and Saint Joseph have been hand-carved out of wood and how an accomplished sculptor clearly has spent a whole lot of time, focus and dedication to get the details of this large and meaningful sculpture very right. In this case, the hands and feet, the curly hair, the serene facial expressions, the perfectly natural body postures AND the perfect draping of the cloths are the most eye-catching details. Ones that most mortals would never be able to create like this and it will have taken this skilled artisan weeks rather than days to create.
We believe that this unique antique is made of basswood or pine and it has been hand patinated (original). This was probably done to make the entire sculpure look more warm and calm (no wood grains taking away anything from the beautiful details we described). This meaningful and quality crafted work of religious art is ready for you to enjoy and, to us, it breathes a holy serenity and beauty that will never fail to impress. No matter where you decide to have it on display, this ecclesiastical antique will never fail to impress and if you already have a place in mind for 'them' then maybe you should be their next custodian.
Mind you, our price for this hand carved antique church statue...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine
Early 19th Century Hand Carved Madonna & Child Santos Religious Figure
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Hand Carved Madonna & Child Santos Religious Figure
A stunning early 19th century religious artifact, in the form of a hand carved Santos Madonna and child statue...
Category
1820s Unknown Antique Religious Items
Materials
Pine
Brass Aspara Bell Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass Aspara bell sculpture piece, circa 20th century, Asia.
Category
20th Century Asian Religious Items
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rare Black Madonna Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Rare Black Madonna Figure
A hand crafted and rare example of an early to mid-19th century black Madonna figure. Dressing in its original embroidered silk gown...
Category
1840s Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century American Neo-Gothic Oak Church Altar Temple Lectern Book Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental antique Victorian Gothic Revival carved oak church altar / synagogue lectern / book stand podium.
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, having a sloped book-rest to the top...
Category
19th Century North American Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions.
Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Wood
A Wilton Star of David Menorah
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural Hanukkah lamp crafted by Wilton Armetale, this piece is made from the company’s signature cast aluminum alloy, known for its durability and silvery sheen. The menorah st...
Category
20th Century American Religious Items
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Italian Porcelain Madonna by Paolo Marioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian porcelain Madonna, signed P Marioni.
Paolo Marioni as author.
Measures: Height 51 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Print of 'Madonna del Gran Duca' Made after Perugino 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Madonna del Gran Duca'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Cabinet of Curiosities Shelve Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden stand.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor we...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Antique and Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and deeply carved Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a Saint statue.
This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the late 1800s and it has a marvelous combination of floral Gothic elements that make it a joy to own, to use and to look at. All handcrafted more than 100 years ago and always well taken care of, this Gothic Revival wall bracket has the most wonderful shape and a striking patina. This organic design with its natural, flowing lines of the deeply carved Gothic leaves also give it an almost circular look and feel.
This rare church relic was once connected to a church column where it would undoubtedly have been the base for a marvelous Saint statue. If you look closely at the image of the backside, you will be able to see that the rounded part has been professionally flattened out so that it now can be used against a (flat) wall. Apart from a few minor imperfections this Gothic antique of approximately one hundred and fifty years old could not be in better condition. Thanks to the thick wooden opening in the back, mounting this antique bracket...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique & Top Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Acanthus Leafs Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and deeply carved Victorian wall bracket Corbel.
This all handcrafted, Victorian masterpiece has the most wonderful shape and patina. The organic shape and the natural flowing of the deeply carved, acanthus leaf is an absolute joy to behold. Apart from some minimal imperfection (consistent with age), this top quality carved, solid oak bracket from the mid-19th century is in great condition. This fine antique can...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Christianity Monastery Work Mother & Child in Glass Display Case Antique German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Here I have to offer a fine antique classic late 219th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition.
T...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Italian Hand Painted Religious Porcelain Panel with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand painted porcelain panel is unsigned but was done in Italy in circa 1890 in the Roccoco style. The hand painted porcelain disc of La Madonna della Sedia, after Rafael Sanzio...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of Gothic Revival Painted Stained Glass Panels, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Worcester, GB
Pair of Gothic Revival Painted Stained Glass Panels, England, Late 19th Century
A decorative pair of painted stained glass panels dating to the late 19th century, likely English, and...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Materials
Stained Glass
Rare Patinated Antique Bronze Sculpture of the Immaculate Heart of Virgin Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous quality, bronze Virgin Mary with the holy heart symbol on her chest.
If you are a collector of antique and top-quality religious artefacts the...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Walnut & Oak Church Railing
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning antique architectural piece is a conversation starter in any space! Originally it would have served as an altar rail at the front of a church....
Category
20th Century French Other Religious Items
Materials
Oak, Walnut
18th Century Italian Wooden Carved Sarcophagus-Shaped Chest with Reliquary
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Rococo sarcophagus-shaped wooden chest of bombé rectangular form with richly carved gilt decoration on a distressed ebonized ground. The hinged pagoda top lid is skillfull...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Gothic Revival Stained and Glass Window Hanger Panel with Young Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, 19th century leaded and stained glass panel.
This incredibly well made glass window frame depicting a beautifully hand painted angel is another one of our recent great finds. The serenity and innocence that this child Jesus radiates reveils the quality of the workmanship of the artisan who created this work of religious art. This unique and highly decorative antique fragment...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Lead
17th Century Thai Bronze Bust Of The Buddha
Located in Stamford, CT
A Thai bronze head of the Buddha. Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes a...
Category
Early 17th Century Thai Other Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Small Marble Head Of A Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved marble head of a Madonna.
Unique period piece with a beautiful weathered patina.
France, circa 1750.
Weathered
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
18th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Marble
Virgin of Guadalupe Hand Colored Spanish Colonial Drawing - Signed Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This is an exquisite vintage depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe, rendered in delicate hand-painted detail. The piece features soft, vibrant hues that highlight the iconic radiance of...
Category
20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique religious icon is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art De...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Religious Artifacts and Antiques for Sale on 1stDibs
Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.
Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.
From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.
Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.
In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.
On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.