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Religious Items For Sale
17th Century French Carved Bleached Ebony Plaque "The Conversion of Saint Paul"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this intricately antique panel. Crafted of ebony wood in France circa 1680, the plaque depicts the dramatic biblical scene of "The Conversion of Saint Paul on th...
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Ebony

Antique Italian Holy Water Font with Brass Relief and Candle Holders
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous antique Italian holy water font created from wood and brass. The back of the font features brass decorations depicting the stations of the cross. At the center, Christ's c...
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20th Century Italian Classical Roman Religious Items

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Brass

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.
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18th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Marble

Postmodern 2000s Menorah Seven Arm Blue Fused Art Glass Bronze signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a contemporary Jewish 7 Arm Menorah Jerusalem Sea blue fused art glass and bronze. The seven lamps allude to the branches of human knowledge, represented by ...
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Early 2000s Mexican Modern Religious Items

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Bronze

19th Century South America "Slave" shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Solid wood, with original patina from the time. Made by slaves, during the dark slavery times, to worship and pray. Dimensions: 18,70 inches W x 33,26 inches H x 10,62 inches D. ...
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Mid-19th Century Brazilian Folk Art Antique Religious Items

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Cedar

Religious sculpture in carved and polychromed wood, 19th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Religious sculpture in carved and polychromed wood, 19th century. Sculpture of a Saint in carved and polychromed wood (probably Italian work), XIXth century. H: 89cm. W: 32cm, D: 26cm
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19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving.
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Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Early Sterling Silver Pendant William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely necklace pendant in 980 sterling silver from Taxco, Mexico. Designed and made by the studio of William Spratling, an American designer and entrepreneur who established his s...
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1930s Mexican Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Silver

Swedish Leather Bound and Brass Locks Family Holy Bible, Circa 1849
Located in Savannah, GA
Swedish Leather Bound and Brass Locks Family Holy Bible, Circa 1849
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Religious Items

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Paper

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Brass Judaica Wall Brackets
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century brass Judaica wall brackets Dimensions 4.5" wide x 10" deep (away from wall) x 10" high Very good antique condition. ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Religious Items

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Brass

A rare and large church stoup in the shape of a shell. France 19th century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This unique and substantial church entrance stoup is expertly crafted in the elegant shape of a shell, originating from a historic 19th-century French church. Constructed from durab...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Steel

Large Holy waterfont In Sterling Silver, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Holy font in solid silver, hallmarked with 800 Holy font height 31 cm, width 19.5 cm, with rear shelf 38 x 28 cm The silver waterfont can get taken of easely...
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Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Tibetan Turquoise Prayer Wheel
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice vintage Tibetan turquoise, wood and brass prayer wheel, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 1.75"D x 8"H. #3891
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Stone, Brass

Bronze Situla, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Acetre. Bronze. Century XVI. Bronze piece that has a circular foot, and a circular body, with an outwardly hollowed mouth at the top, and a decoration in relief in this last area o...
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Bronze pax. 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
BRONZE PAX. The plaque that forms this element, formerly used in mass to give the osculus of peace with decorum, has been decorated with varied reliefs: in the lower part, vegetal sc...
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18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

19th century Indian portable Vishnu shrine
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Portable Shrine Depicting the Pastimes of Lord Vishnu India, 19th century A beautifully crafted wooden portable shrine intricately painted and designed to...
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19th Century Indian Antique Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Santos Icon Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Majestic 18th century Italian baroque polychrome Santos icon sculpture of a young man. The carved icon is depicted standing and wearing a flowing robe with graceful movement. He has ...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Print of a Monk of the Alexians, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Alexien'. Print of a Monk of the Alexians. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron....
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19th Century Antique Religious Items

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Paper

Wrought Iron Grille gate, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Typologically, it is a partial architectural grating with an ornamental and defensive purpose at the same time. Likewise, it clearly shows some of the striking decorative and typolog...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

Rare 17th Century Silver Reliquary Arm Monstrance
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare silver reliquary arm with relic bone, with the coat-of-arms of Cosme Roger (1671-1710), bishop of Lombez, France, with original bone relic Poss...
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Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Silver boat censer. Spain, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver ship. Spain, 17th century. Naveta formed by forging, with the foot and the ends of the lid obtained by mold casting. Shaped like a symmetrical boat, it stands on a low circul...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Silver

Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Amber Color Glass Amulet with Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Late Roman to Early Byzantine, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A rare and beautiful amulet of a generally circular form with a flat bottom, a raised periphery, and an integral suspension loop, mo...
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15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antique Religious Items

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Glass

Pair of 1880s Carved Gilt Crosses On A Wood Step Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1880s Carved Gilt Crosses On A Wood Step Base Loss of gilt on crosses PRICE PER ITEM (each)
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Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Antique George V Sterling Silver Torah Breastplate
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare, antique English sterling silver Torah breastplate; an addition to our Judaica silverware collection. Th...
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1920s British Vintage Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Gilded Bronze Processional Cross Top, 20th Century, after Earlier Models
Located in Madrid, ES
End of processional cross. Ormolu, 20th century. Latin cross with straight arms with decoration of tongues between moldings on both fronts, rays at the intersection of the arms, an...
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20th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Bronze

Early 20th Century European Hand-Carved Wooden Grogger
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century European hand-carved wooden grogger (or gragger), a traditional noisemaker used during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The grogger produces a loud, clattering soun...
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Early 20th Century European Religious Items

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Wood

Late 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Fuencisla Virgin in its Own Wooden Box
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 19th century Spanish terracotta figure sculpture of Virgin Fuencisla of Segovia, in its own custom wooden box so that the image could ...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items

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Terracotta

Silver Besamim Spice Box for Havdalah
Located in London, GB
This beautifully decorated besamim, a decorative spice box used in the weekly Jewish ceremony of Havdalah, marking the conclusion of Shabbat (the Sabbath) - is a fine piece of antiqu...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Religious Items

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Silver

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...
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1870s Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Rare Antique Judaica Torah Pointer/Yad Germany 1900
Located in Doha, QA
This very unusual Torah Pointer originated from Germany. The index finger has been professionally restored. The Pointer is complemented by ornamented sterling silver end. This Yad i...
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Late 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Framed Engravings From The New Book Of Martyrs by Henry Southwell
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of 11 framed and glazed engravings taken from the New Book Of Martyrs By Henry Southwell The 11 engravings show authentic and genuine historical account of the many dre...
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19th Century English Antique Religious Items

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Glass, Pine, Paper

Italian 17th Century Giltwood Altarpiece Sculpture Hand Carved in High Relief
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique 17th century Louis XIV period Italian architectural altarpiece fragment is made of a masterfully sculpted rectangular solid wood panel...
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17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Religious Items

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Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

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Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross. Nice XIX century cross in olive wood. Measures: 23x12 cm. In good condition. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

AMERICAN EMPIRE STYLE DESKTOP INKWELL Begin 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
AMERICAN EMPIRE STYLE DESKTOP INKWELL Begin 20th Century in silver plated metal, mark on base of silversmith 'Reed & Barton' of Massachusetts, dated 1824-1928, decorated with a roya...
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20th Century American Modern Religious Items

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Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate - Judaica - London 1922 Jacob Rosenzweig
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Jacob Rosenzweig, this Antique Sterling Silver Breastplate, is of traditional form, decorated with two Lions of Judah holding a depiction of the Crown...
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1920s English Vintage Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Antique Rare Judaica Silver Spice Tower 18th century Germany
Located in Doha, QA
This is an extremely rare and absolutely magnificent filigrane made 18th century silver spice tower. It has been crafted in Germany and hallmarked in two places with number 12. The German and Austrian hallmark in the 18th century, which was called Lot/ Loth and was used to indicate proportion of precious metal content in any metal object. The base of the tower is square and has an intricate ornamented leaf design, the silver ball connects the base and the main part of the tower. In the middle there is a small movable door which opens to the outside and has an engraved Hebrew letter Tav in an old font. It’s the last letter of the Hebrew Alphabet and translates as “truth”. It symbolises truth, perfection, and completion. The tower has six gemstones on it, four red and two dark green. The design remains filigrane and fragile from the bottom to the top on all sides and at the tip of the tower there is a flag in an arrow shape. This rare spice tower is impressive and very finely crafted. The condition for its age is excellent. The tower comes together with a beautiful original art deco wooden leather box...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Religious Items

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Silver

Bronze Sprinkler Bucket - Gothic Holy Water Font 15th/16th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Gothic bronze bucket with cylindrical molding, also serving as a portable bronze holy water font, dating from the 15th/16th century, used for sprinkling holy water. Aged patina Dimen...
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15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Vintage Israeli Brass Menorah/Chanukia Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Israeli Brass Menorah Lamp with ornate scrollwork, floral details, and functional design. Perfect for Hanukkah or year-round display. Lightbul...
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1970s Israeli Vintage Religious Items

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Brass

19th Century Limestone Holy Water Font
Located in Zedelgem, BE
19th century Beautiful little holy water font in limestone (Italian church).
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Late 19th Century European Louis XV Antique Religious Items

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Limestone

Late 18th Century Gilded Italian Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Monstrance gilded with bishops, bird, lamb and cross. Gilded base with angels is 10” x 7.5”. Circa 1780-1810, Italian.
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1780s Italian Antique Religious Items

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Metal

Antique orthodox 19th Century Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon
Located in Madrid, ES
This antique 19th-century travel icon is crafted from bronze and adorned with enamel, giving it exceptional beauty and durability. Orthodox travel icons were used by the faithful to ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Eastern European Paper Cut Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract
Located in New York, NY
An Eastern European Kethubah Strikingly Decorated in Papercut Form, and with the Central Traditional Hebrew Text of a Most Uncommon Petite Appearance. Uni...
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Early 1900s European Antique Religious Items

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Paper

French 17th Century Bible Stand, Lutrin
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding 17th century Lutrin, Bible stand, book stand from the South of France. Expertly crafted in hand-forged iron. A stunning piece not only to d...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Iron

Vintage St. Therese Chalkware Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large St. Therese chalkware bust found on the east coast of the United States. Great early paint surface with the right amount of ware and age. Depicts ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Religious Items

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Composition

19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary one of a kind Mexican folk art carving of a church. Carved from a soft wood, possibly cactus, and having a beautifully aged patina. Everything thing about this pie...
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19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray
Located in London, GB
A large and very rare silver-inlaid antique Judaica tray Jerusalem, c.1900 Height 2.5cm, diameter 62cm This large and remarkable work is a copper and silver-inlaid antique Jewish tray, featuring meticulous and exceptional metalwork, and was made in Jerusalem around the turn of the twentieth century. It features a twelve-fold repeating pictorial decoration, which is set between two circles, that of the central ring in which a large menorah...
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Early 1900s Israeli Modern Antique Religious Items

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Silver, Brass, Copper

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel & Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite antique hand-painted wooden sculpture of an angel playing a harp is a stunning example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene ...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Baby Jesus with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique baby Jesus figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving feature its original polychrome finish for a luxurio...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Early 19th Century Greek Original Icon with Presentation Info on Side
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique early 19th century Greek original icon painted and brass inlaid panel with presentation info on the side.
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Early 19th Century Greek Antique Religious Items

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Brass

Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Unique Mezuzah
Located in Doha, QA
“You shall be blessed when you come, and you shall be blessed when you depart “- translated Hebrew lettering engraved on the front. This is an incredibly intricate hand crafted 925 s...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Couple of torchero angels. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Couple of torchero angels. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. They have faults. Pair of human-shaped carvings made of polychrome wood that show two angels ra...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Religious Items

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Fruitwood

Set of 3 Traditional Religious Plaster Figures, Catalan Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 3 Traditional Religious Plaster Figures, Catalan Craftsmanship, Circa 1950 – Spain Description: This set of three traditional religious plaster figures, crafted in the renown...
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1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Plaster

Vintage French Silvered Pewter Holy Water Stoup with Virgin Mary Jesus & John
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a chapel or entry with this early 20th-century French holy water stoup. Resting on a black marble plaque, the religious stoup features a finely detailed pewter relief portraying the Virgin Mary tenderly holding Baby Jesus, with John the Baptist kneeling beside them. The figures are rendered with exquisite detail, showcasing delicate facial expressions and intricate drapery. The dark, shield-shaped marble base adds a solemn, elegant contrast to the silvery pewter figures...
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Early 20th Century French Religious Items

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Marble, Pewter

Mid-Century Embossed Brass Parchment Scroll Holder with Stand
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century embossed brass parchment scroll holder with stand circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.5"W x 2.75"D x 4"H. The holder is engraved "Mi...
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Brass

Art Deco Hammered Iron Menorah in the Manner of Edgar Brandt, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / Secessionist period Menorah in hammered iron, with scrollwork and stylized spiral decoration, on a circular foot. In the manner of Edgar Brandt hammered candelabra.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

A Hand Carved Wooden Mezuzah Case, Poland-Ukraine Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved wooden Mezuzah case, dating back to circa 1820, is a remarkable testament to the rich folk art traditions of the Jewish communities in Poland and Ukraine. ...
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1820s Ukrainian Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Sculpture Indian Goddess in Patinated Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture Indian Goddess in patinated bronze, beautiful chiselling, early 20th century. Measures: H 23 cm, W 18 cm, D 12 cm.  
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Early 20th Century Asian Religious Items

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Bronze

Handmade Sterling Silver and Gold-Plated Mezuzah Case Carmel Shabi Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handmade Mezuzah case is a unique piece crafted in Jerusalem in 1986 by the renowned Israeli artist Carmel Shabi. Made of sterling silver (...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Modern Religious Items

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Silver

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.

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