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Religious Items For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Virgin Mary, Mid-20th Century Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating ceramic wall sculpture of the Virgin Mary epitomizes the ingenuity of mid-century European studio pottery. Handcrafted by an anonymous artist, this devotional artwor...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Metal

Mid-Century Ceramic Crucifix with INRI Inscription
Located in Chicago, IL
This ceramic crucifix is a distinctive artifact of mid-century European studio pottery, highlighting the period's unique blend of traditional religious motifs with modern artistic se...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Virgin Mary
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic representation of the Virgin Mary is a superb example of mid-century modern craftsmanship, hand-formed by a skilled European studio pottery artist. The figure ca...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Serenity Dove Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This serene ceramic cross is a distinguished example of mid-century modern studio pottery from Europe. Embodying the innovative spirit of that era, it ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Verdant Mid-Century Ceramic Maltese Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This robustly glazed ceramic Maltese cross represents the confluence of religious symbolism and mid-century modern aesthetics, crafted by the hands of European studio pottery artists...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Madonna and Child Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This Madonna and Child sculpture is a distinctive piece of mid-century modern ceramic art, handcrafted by a European studio pottery artist. The sculpture presents a stylized depictio...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Ceramic Wall Cross with Dove
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern ceramic cross showcases the bold, expressive aesthetic that was prevalent among European studio pottery artists during the 1950s to 1970s. The vivid red glaze...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Wall Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century modern wall cross is a quintessential example of European studio pottery from the 1950s. Handcrafted by a skilled artisan, it showcases the raw beauty of ceramic art...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Early 20th Century Bronze on Wood Religious Crucifix
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bronze Jesus On Wooden Carved Crucifix, Early 1900's This wood crucifix would certainly make a wonderful addition to any collection of religious works of...
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Early 1900s Danish Other Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Free Standing Crucifix Signed Dated 1923
Located in Dallas, TX
This free standing antique cross was hand carved from oak wood in France. Signed by the artist and dated 1923, the crucifix stands on a globe like base and features our Lord Jesus C...
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Early 20th Century French Religious Items

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Oak

Pair Gothic Revival Medieval Style, Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, Gothic style pentagonal wall lights with brackets. This early 20th century pair of marked brackets with pentagonal lanterns is all handcrafted, completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has made this Medieval Style pair of light fixtures look even more ancient and authentic. Since finding Gothic fixtures of this quality and originality is getting ever harder, we were over the moon to find a pair that is this good. The trefoil style elements at the top of each of the Gothic church window-like sides and all of the original rivets are just some of the wonderful features that too make these works of lighting art so authentic and desirable. These lights even come with the original cathedral glass...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique Lifesize Crowned Mother Mary and Child Jesus Gothic Revival Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved wood antique statue of Mother Mary wearing a Gothic crown. This original and all hand carved sculpture of the mother of all mothers is anothe...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Gothic Revival, Glazed Clay Sanctuary Vase w. Apostles in Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing workmanship and truly ancient looking, Medieval style antique Sanctuary vase. This great looking and all handcrafted Gothic Revival vase is the first one of its kind that we...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Clay

Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation Four Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique Bronze Ganesha Seated Meditation 4 Hands Hindu Ganapati Sculpture of Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, is a revered Hindu deity widely worshipped as the remover of obstacles a...
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Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Large Gothic Revival Medieval Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, hexagonal Gothic light lantern. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this good size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialties, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and we are certain this fine specimen will find its way to a good home too. Also, because this all hand-crafted, Gothic Revival pendant completely original and in very good condition. The natural wear has only made this rare fixture more beautiful and its authentic, Medieval look and feel will never fail to impress. It may have originally hung in the entrance of a home in France or maybe above the main entrance of a medieval style chateau or castle, we are not sure. What we are quite certain of is that it is highly unlikely that we or you will ever find another one like it. The stylized Gothic rosettes above and below the Gothic church window-like panels in all six sides are just some of the wonderful features that make this work of lighting art so authentic and desirable. This light even comes with the original, antique cathedral glass...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wrought Iron, Metal

Antique Hand Carved Wood & Polychromed Sacred or Holy Heart of Christ Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully hand carved and over three feet tall, wooden Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. ...
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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Wall Cross - Black, White, Red - Handmade Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century wall crucifix is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. The elongated cross, maintaining consistent proportions, is hand-painted in semi-glossy black. The Christ f...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Antique & Unique, Hand Carved Wooden Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture / Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully stylish hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In our vie...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Wood, Teak

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Crucifix itself is approx. 1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is...
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1930s Italian Vintage Religious Items

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Metal

Antique Gothic Revival Top Quality Hand Carved & Gilt Wooden Church Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Deeply carved, extra large size, Gothic Revival corbel, bracket with a stunning patina. Finding unique antiques that have just that little bit more than your average is what we alwa...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wood, Pine

18th Century Portuguese Pair of Polychrome Sculptures of Warriors on Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century portuguese pair of polychrome sculptures of warriors on pedestal.
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Religious Items

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Wood

Modernist Cobalt Blue and Gold Wall Cross - European Studio Pottery Masterpiece
Located in Chicago, IL
This modernist Studio Pottery wall cross, meticulously crafted by a European artist, features a cobalt blue crucifix enriched with subtle gold accents cross, bearing an exceptional m...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Brutalist Wall Cross - Lava Texture, Handmade Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Brutalist wall cross features a distinctive texture reminiscent of lava on rough stone, with subtle hues of blacks, sometimes exhibiting metallic accents. The charis...
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1950s European Brutalist Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Greek Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Ceramic Wall Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
This 16-Inch ceramic wall decoration, crafted by a European Modernist Studio Pottery artist, showcases a Mediterranean color palette: terracotta, turquoise blue, and olive green shad...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Rare & Large Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Lenzkirch Movement
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive clock with an abundance of Gothic details. Gothic wall clocks make great decorative antiques and this turn of the century specimen, in our view, has the perfect...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Unique Art Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic Style hallway or porch lantern. If you are looking for a unique lantern for your porch or hallway and you like the unique look and feel of this Gothic Revival light ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass

Modernist Wall Cross, Jesus, Gold accents, European Ceramic
Located in Chicago, IL
This modernist wall cross features an exceptional Art Deco styled relief rendering of the figure of Jesus Christ, exuding serenity and majesty. It boasts an elaborated earthy color p...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Ceramic

Virgin Mary & Child Jesus Modernist Wall Decoration by European Pottery Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Virgin Mary and Child Jesus. Large 19-Inches Studio Pottery wall decoration. Interesting display of matte and glazed areas. Masterful color textures compositions on audacio...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Fat Lava Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century wall cross embodies the distinctive European design ethos of the 1950s, masterfully handcrafted by a studio pottery artist. The piece features a "fat lava" glaze, a hallmark of the period, renowned for its thick, bubbly texture that creates a dramatic and tactile surface. This particular cross showcases a grey-white glaze overlying the robust terra cotta red of the clay body, presenting a striking visual contrast that is both rugged and delicate. The form of the cross itself is slender and minimalist, a design choice reflective of the modernist movement's lean towards simplicity and functional beauty. This minimalist form is artfully juxtaposed with the maximalist texture of the fat lava glaze, offering a visual and tactile play between excess and restraint. This texture, reminiscent of volcanic surfaces, gives the cross an almost otherworldly appearance, while the grey and white tones evoke a sense of tranquility and reverence suitable for a devotional object. The cross's slim profile, combined with the depth of the glaze's texture, allows it to stand out as a significant piece of both religious significance and artistic innovation. As a representation of mid-century European studio pottery, this ceramic cross...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Modernist red crucifix with Christ figure, wall decoration handmade
Located in Chicago, IL
Modernist Crucifix made in Europe by Studio Pottery artist. Deep red brown glossy cross contrasting with the matt elongated floating Christ relief designed in a typically modernist f...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

22-Inch Black Ceramic Wall Decoration - Virgin Mary with Anchor Among the Waves
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive 22-inch ceramic wall decoration depicting the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus in glossy black, with an anchor sitting on turbulent waves. Crafted by a modernist European studi...
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1950s European Brutalist Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Israeli Mezuzah
Located in New York, NY
Early Israeli Mezuzah on velvet mounting with ornate silvered body, and with gilded top and base. Decorated with colored glass and with gilded bell hangin...
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1940s Israeli Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Brass

INRI - Italian Crucifix in Glazed Ceramic, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A one of a kind piece and very well made wall crucifix in hand-sculpted and glazed earthenware. It was made in Italy circa 1930-40. INRI: Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum or 'Jesus the...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Religious Items

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Earthenware

Germanic Virgin Mary and Child Jesus Wall Decoration, Modernist Studio Pottery
Located in Chicago, IL
10-inch Virgin Mary and Child Jesus, draped in a hooded cape and a striped dress in terracotta and black. A serene Virgin Mary and a captivated Child Jesus, both with their head cove...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Great Quality Carved & Superb Condition Wooden Corpus Christi on Crucifix, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Arts & Crafts crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and good size sculpture of Christ (who has just bowed His head) on the cross is different to almost all others. The artist who hand-sculpted this impressive work of religious art has created a church relic that, in our view, is second to none. And that is because this uniquely hand carved corpus comes with numerous stylized details that are unlike anything you will have ever seen. It is a style of carving that is very recognizable for being from the European Arts and Crafts...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Fruitwood, Beech

1951 Hummel Goebel Nativity Scene 15 Pc Figurine Christmas set w/ Manger Set 214
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1951 Vintage Hummel Goebel Nativity Scene 15 Pc Figurine Christmas Set with Lighted Manger Set 214. Circa 1951. Measurements: Various measurements ran...
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1950s American Colonial Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

Antique Pair of Hand Carved Gothic Wall Brackets / Corbels for Saint Statues etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Matching and large pair of Gothic church wall brackets / display shelfs. If you are a private collector of Gothic antiques or if you are looking for the perfect pair of Gothic Revival wall brackets for your church or monastery then this stunning pair could be perfect for you. These early 1900s antiques are all handcrafted out of solid oak with some solid pine on the back and bottom. They are in very good condition and they are strong and heavy so that they can hold larger sculptures as well. That actually is what they were made for as you can also see from the two large, strong and thick metal, integrated hooks in their backs. They are ideal for displaying Saint statues or any other type of religious art but with stylish candle holders on top they will look marvelous also. The hand carved, church window like carvings all around could not be more Gothic in style and this unique Gothic pair...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Iron

Antique Gilt Wooden Gothic Art Hand Carved Gargoyle Wall Bracket Shelf / Corbel
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and amazingly hand carved, Gothic gargoyle bracket. If you are a collector of rare and striking Gothic antiques then this bracket could be the perfect addition to your collection. This all handcrafted and marvellously hand carved antique wall bracket in the form of a squated and winged gargoyle with a grotesque head is one of the best works of Gothic art we have ever seen. Its perfect posture and the top quality carved details of its creepy head, its lion's tail, its claw feet and its deeply carved wings are some of the elements that make this antique truly extraordinary. The beautifully carved edge on the shelf has the most amazing shape and combined with the ancient patina of its entirely gilt surface, this Gothic Revival bracket is an absolute joy to look at. This finest quality antique can be the perfect base or display for a statuette, a small clock, a vase, etc. However, because of its uniqueness, its top quality workmanship and its extreme decorative appeal, this wall bracket certainly does not need anything on top. Thanks to the brass hooks on the back this fascinating gargoyle shelf...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Antique Scottish Sterling Silver Travelling Communion Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver gilt travelling communion set - boxed; an addition to our Christi...
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1910s Scottish Vintage Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Gothic Dragons Base Wrought Iron Altar Crucifix with Bronze Sculpture of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique table crucifix and a stunning work of religious art. For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It is what we have learned most from the life of Christ and of His teachings and it is the one thing we always think about whenever we look at a crucifix. Anyone who has tried to break down his/her ego and found a clearer consciousness in the process knows how healing and rewarding that journey can be. After that you can only be grateful for all the good things that are bound to come your way. Good things will come you way, because the universe needs people like you. Both the beautifully designed and sizable wrought iron cross and the antique bronze corpus of Christ have an amazing patina and together they make this meaningful antique a true work of beauty. We had never before seen a wrought iron table cross and because of the coldness of the material and because it can be extremely time consuming to make one, it is not the first material of choice for most craftsman. However, when it is done with this kind of top quality workmanship then that changes everything. The sharpness of the details and the symmetry of the execution of this cross are second to none and what takes this Gothic altar...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Rock Crystal Gem Stone, Silver & Gilt 8 Bell Judaica Torah/ Rimonim Finials European, 1900s We are pleased to offer this stunning pair of European Judaica...
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Early 20th Century European Religious Items

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Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal

Judaica - Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Rimonim by Maurice Salkind in 1920
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1920 by Maurice Salkind, this impressive pair of sterling silver Rimonim feature floral chasing, eagle finials, deer, hanging bells and beaded bases. The hand...
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1920s English Vintage Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Antique Hand Crafted Bronze & Stunning Marble Top Gothic Revival Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb quality and very good condition Gothic stand with an amazing, golden color finish. If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this stunning church pedestal / table could be the perfect addition to your collection and/or interior. Over the decades we have made clients happy with a good number of rare and beautiful antiques in the Gothic style, but this stunning and very good condition pedestal is in a league of its own. The size of this Gothic stand makes it very practical also. The architectural design with its church column...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

French Art Deco Bronze Virgin Holy Water Font by PONCET, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Virgin holy water font by PONCET, France, 1920s. Madonna - Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Bronze, marble and glass. Height : 11"(28cm), Width : 7.1"(18cm), Depth : 1.9"(4.8cm...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items

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Marble, Bronze

Charles SOUDANT French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze crucifix by Charles SOUDANT, France, 1930s. Very beautiful stylized Christ surrounded by a halo. At his side, Mary and Mary Magdalene. In bas-relief, the archa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items

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Marble, Bronze

Collection of Six Silver Figurative Ex Voto Infant Child Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A collection of six cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. Each is handmade, embossed and then welded...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp Menorah by David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Hand forged, iron Hanukkah lamp Menorah in the style known as “Brutalism”, David Palombo, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1950. David Palombo (1920-1966), was a sculptor and painter. He wa...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Religious Items

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Iron

Icon Jesus Christ Crucified
Located in Chorzów, PL
Icon of the Mother of God Umilenije "Balkinska". Tempra on board, chalk-gypsum base, gilding. There are two claws on the back of the icon. Jesus Christ Crucified. The scene is ver...
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Early 1900s Unknown Other Antique Religious Items

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Oak

C R Ashbee. Made by The Guild of Handicrafts. An Arts and Crafts Copper chalice.
Located in London, GB
C R Ashbee. Made by The Guild of Handicrafts. An Arts and Crafts Copper chalice. The lid with semi-precious red stone to the wirework handle rising from...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items

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Copper

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Crucifix w. White Clay Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Gothic style church crucifix with a beautifully detailed clay corpus of Christ. What makes this stylish crucifix extra special are the Gothic quatrefoil elements that are hand carved on all ends of the cross. However what makes it extra rare is the even more ancient looking white clay corpus. This type of clay was almost always only used to make small pipes...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal

Madonna with Child Terracotta Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Madonna and Child”. A statue of terracotta. Signed " Erika". Belgium, 1950s. Height 18" - 46 cm. Width 10.6" - 27 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Terracotta

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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Porcelain

Vallauris French Mid-century Ceramic Crucifix, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century ceramic crucifix, France, 1950s. Exceptional design and quality. Height: 12.3" (31.2cm), Width : 7.1"(18cm), Depth : 2"(5cm). "Vallauris" engraved on the back (se...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Bronze Crucifix, 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze crucifix by HARTMANN, France, 1930s. Height: 10" (25.3cm), Width : 7.3"(18.5cm), Depth : 1.2"(3cm). Engraved signature "Hartmann" on a side (see photo)
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

WMF. A hand beaten brass chalice, the bowl raised on three organic supports.
Located in London, GB
WMF. A hand beaten brass chalice, the bowl raised on three organic supports standing on a circular base. Originally silverplated.
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Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Religious Items

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Brass

Early 1900 and Very Fine Quality Hand Carved Wall Crucifix / Jesus on the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Sizeable crucifix with a finer quality carved corpus of Christ. Looking at Christ like this and thinking about the gruesome way in which He lost His earthly life, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the truth' can lead to. 'The truth does not have many friends' is something I once read. Looking at what is going on in the world today, in most countries that still is the case. However, we feel that we (humans), nevertheless, are still becoming more loving, civilized, empathetic and self-conscious. Mind you, this good size wall crucifix dates from the early 1900s and the cruelties that people did to one another for acting or being different than 'normal' in those days, in most cases were far worse than what we see in this day and age. Looking at Christ on the cross with this in mind, we have come along way and we are slowly, but surely evolving in the right direction. Maybe it is just some of our 'leaders' who are lacking behind. Christ on the cross should therefor also be a reminder of someone who has lived and foreseen all this and who should therefor always be a beacon of hope and light when things are not going our way, yet. What attracted us most in this work of religious art are the quality details of His anatomy and the warm patina of this finely carved corpus. The facial features of this superb corpus of Christ reveal...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Religious Items

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Brass

Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted rhinestones,, Pat. 1924..25. Comes with original...
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1920s American Baroque Revival Vintage Religious Items

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Metal

French Art Deco Cloisonne Bronze Stoup Crucifix, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Cloisonne bronze stoup crucifix on an onyx and bronze stand, France, ca.1920. Measures: Height: 10" (25.5cm), Width : 5.9"(15cm), Depth : 2"(5cm).
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items

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Onyx, 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.

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