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Religious Items For Sale
Modernist Aluminum Crucifix with Ebonized Cross
Located in Ferndale, MI
Stylized figure of Christ formed from billet aluminum mounted on black lacquered wood cross.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Aluminum

18th Century Italian Gilded Boiserie Fragment
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 18th century boiseries fragment from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully crafted from carved wood, polychromed and gilded. the motif is of a delightful Putto or Angel ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items

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Wood

French Cubist Bronze by Ferdinand Parpan
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004) "St. Francis", a black patinated cubist bronze on rouge marble base, signed, monogrammed and dated 1950 in the bronze. Mea...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Wood and Gesso Altar Vase with Flame and Faux Marble
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning hand-crafted wood and applied gesso altar vase, late 18th century with faux marbling to the base and flame top. Small areas of loss to the gesso and wear to the paint com...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Gesso, Wood

19th Century French Two-Piece Carved Pine Sculpture on Base with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This large two-piece antique female statue on base was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1820. Made of pine wood, the tall figure depicts a religious figure woman in adoration stand...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Pine

Baroque Liturgical Vessel, Open Ciborium, Sanctuary Lamp, Aspersoria
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique baroque church liturgical vessel, open Ciborium, sanctuary lamp, Aspersoria. Late 18th century Italian Baroque open Ciborium, Sanctuary lamp ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass

Wall Plaque Sculpture Medallion Three Putti in Agricultural Scenes, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta medallion representing three putti in agricultural scenes: turning the land, sowing and harvesting Wall plaque Good condition with good patina due to age. If you want to ...
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1920s French Vintage Religious Items

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Terracotta

Antique Large Cloisonné Enamel Wall Crucifix with Font
Located in London, GB
Antique large cloisonné enamel wall crucifix with font French, Late 19th Century Height 57cm, width 33cm, depth 7cm This superb decorative cross is designed to hang on a wall, enabled by the small clover-shaped gilt metal handle which surmounts the top. The cross is shaped as a traditional Christian budded crucifix, and features stunning cloisonné enamel decoration that is expertly contrasted by an ebonised wood backing. The cross is centred by a budded panel, that features four blooming flowers wrapped within their vines in a heart-esque pattern. These designs are bordered by a red and gilt geometric surround, which provides an interesting contrast to the more flowing linearity within. Similar flower-and-vine motifs, as well as similar geometric bordering, adorn the rest of the cross’s main body. The colour contrasts within the cloisonné enamel are particularly pleasing, with the pale-yellow ground making the bright hues of the foliate decoration stand out. At the bottom of the cross sits a font, or stoup, originally designed to hold holy water. The font is also decorated with cloisonné enamel, but employs a geometric layered design in differing shades. The reverse of the cross is stamped ‘1138’. Replete with refined decorative elements, this excellent piece of religious décor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Enamel

17th C Ecclesiastical Sacred Wall Hanging oil on canvas of St Leonard of Noblac
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare 17th century ecclesiastical double sided wall hanging, oil on canvas of Saint Leonard of Noblac, a Frankish saint closely associated with the town and abbey of Saint-Léonard-d...
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17th Century German Antique Religious Items

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Canvas, Oak

Christ On The Cross, Crucifix In Wood And Red Tortoiseshell
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Christ on the cross, Wooden and red tortoiseshell crucifix, silver, Antwerp hallmarks Dimensions of the Christ : 19 x 14,5 cm
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17th Century European Louis XIII Antique Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

18th Century Spanish Pair of Giltwood Cherubs
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish pair of giltwood cherubs.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Pair of Italian Silver Shabbat Candle Sconces – 800 Silver, Ornate Rococo Design
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of antique Jewish Shabbat candle sconces is crafted from 800 silver and marked with Italian hallmarks, suggesting expert European silversmithing. Each sconce featu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Madonna and Child Ceramic Wall Decoration
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful colorful and tender rendering of the Madonna and child in ceramic. Signature illegible. Width 19.2" - 49 cm. Height 25.5" - 65 cm. Depth 1.3" - 3.5 cm. Weight 11 lb - 5 kg.
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Mid-20th Century European Religious Items

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Ceramic

Angel or Archangel, Metal, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Angel. Metal in silver finish. XIX century. Angel or archangel figure made of silver metal, and standing on a base that resembles clouds. These types of sculptures were common in the 19th century both for churches and for personal altars...
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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items

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Metal, Other

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful carved stone sculpture depicting Christ, modeled by a master sculptor in the 15th century, carved entirely by hand. This sculpture is known as Ecce homo. As tradition tell...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Religious Items

Materials

Stone

Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
Antique "Ecce Homo" in Carved Stone
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19th Century Pair of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Figural Three-Light Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of gilt bronze three-light candelabra with kneeling putto holding the candleholders raised on richly elaborate base, France, late 19th century. Measures: Height 12.50 in / 3...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Russian Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah pointer, Russia, circa 1880. The handle is made with a knob shape interval engraved with floral ornaments. The reading end is shaped as a hand with a pointing index finger. A suspension loop is connected to the top of upper section of the pointer. Marked with Russian silver hallmarks...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Religious Items

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Silver

Tabernacle Door, Wood, Metal, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This type of elements are basic in churches, chapels, etc. since they contain the Sacred Forms, reason why it is logical the abundance, with a series of typologies more habitual and traditional or old than others. There are also iconographies more common than others, a certain thematic preference according to the date or school to which the work belongs, etc., always related to the Sacrifice of Christ, Salvation, Transubstantiation, Eucharist, etc. for being a key element for Christianity (especially the Catholic) what they will always contain. The present work shows a chalice with Sacred Form in what would originally be the interior of the door (very usual iconography) and a somewhat more striking relief to the exterior. Inside that it is a Eucharistic Christ or Eucharistic Savior, the way of presenting it is more usual of the scenes of the Last Supper, being not so frequent to find it alone like this. Compare for example with works such as the door of the tabernacle attributed to Alonso Cano...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Italian Pair of 18th Century Religious Incense Torches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is an incredibly unique pair of incense torches from Italy that have recently been fitted with new metal bases so they may stand-up alone. Made of painted metal and wood that’s ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Other Antique Religious Items

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Metal

San Lorenzo: Wood carved figure, c 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
San Lorenzo" saint figure from a Catholic church/monastery in the Philippines around the year 1800. Woodcut in Molave ​​precious wood. Height: 68 cm. Untouched original condition, w...
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Early 19th Century Philippine Other Antique Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Gold Gilt Cherub/Putti Fragment
Located in London, GB
19th century hand carved gold gilt cherub/putti fragment A high-quality hand carved 19th century gold gilt paint over sectioned pine example. This wonderful piece details realistic human features, which suggests it was carved for a special interior section of sorts. Likely to have been part of a larger collective at some point. It would look delightful and highly decorative positioned over a doorway entrance. Size in inches: H 10” x W 15” x D 5” Origin: France Material: Pine Date: 1850 - 1880 Completely solid in structure and form without any breaks. Detail loss across the painted surface as shown. We sell antique...
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1850s French Early Victorian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century German Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1890. The handle is made with a knob shape interval engraved with classical ornaments. The reading end is shaped as a hand with a poin...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver

17th Century Spanish Baroque Chestnut Carving of Christ
Located in Stamford, CT
A large-scale 17th century Spanish carving of Christ on the cross. Possibly of a much earlier date, the features and posture owing much to Byzantine depictions of Christ, especially ...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Chestnut

Handcrafted Silver Esther Megillah Case with Filigree and Gemstones by I.M. Fain
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Esther Megillah (Scroll of Esther) is encased in a meticulously handcrafted sterling silver case, made in Israel in 1950 by the renowned silversmith I.M. Fain. The cas...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Revival Religious Items

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Multi-gemstone, Silver

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Cast enameled brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, Israel, circa 1950. In a form of nine Maccabees holding the candles, the Servant light (Shamash) with ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

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Brass

Early 20th Century Silver Spice Tower by Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
Silver and silver filigree spice container created at Bezalel School Jerusalem, circa 1910. Marked: "Bezalel Yerushalem" (with soldered silver...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver

18th Century Pair of Portal Ornaments
Located in Casteren, NL
Pair of angel ornaments. Each angels hold a shield which can be engraved. Beautiful pair made in France, circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Stone

Early 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Italian Folk-Art Figure of Christ
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century hand carved Italian Folk-art Figure of Christ For sale in this LOT is a wonderful early 19th century religious Italian church artifact...
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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century Carved Communion Chalice Case
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Continental Baroque hand carved Eucharistic communion chalice and paten sacred vessel case. Born in the first half of the 19th ce...
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Early 19th Century European Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Iron

Bronze Pax or Pax Board, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Paper holder bronze, 16th century. Bronze paper holder with a flat curved handle on the back that features a relief decoration organized in the front through an architectural composition with a classical influence usual in the Renaissance. Under the columns on the sides there are two heraldic shields (without bonnet, laces with tassels on three levels) with a Latin cross in the middle zone; the center shows a birth of Christ under a winged dome with heads of winged angels in the corners; at the top and under a semi-circular arch, the bust of Saint Dominic...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

SAINT PAUL: Statuette in carved and gilded polychrome wood Late 18th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SAINT PAUL: Statuette in carved and gilded polychrome wood, Late 18th century. Saint Paul, also known as the Apostle Paul, was an important figure in early Christianity and is often...
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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3465
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Brass

1950s Original Carved Wooden print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Noli me Tangere
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Original 1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often u...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Small Minimalist Walnut and Aluminum Crucifix / Cross
Located in San Diego, CA
Small minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x 2" wide and is in very good vintage condition. #4007
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Aluminum

Italian 18th Century Relic Stand of Carved Wood & Silver Plate
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian relic stand from the 1700s. Made of carved wood with intricate silver plate decorating the front side of this wonderful relic stand with Lo...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items

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Silver Plate, Iron

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

18th C. French Carved Walnut Figure of Saint John the Baptist with Lamb
Located in Dallas, TX
This evocative sculpture, hand-carved in France circa 1780 from solid walnut, depicts Saint John the Baptist, shown in youthful form holding an open book and accompanied by a lamb—hi...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Walnut

An Olivewood Dreidel, Jerusalem Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A Lovely Olivewood Dreidel made in Jerusalem Circa 1950. Dreidel is made classically; it is carved almost entirely of olivewood with an applied cylindrical handle at the center of t...
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1950s Israeli Vintage Religious Items

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Wood, Olive

18th Century Italian Hand Carved and Painted Wood Madonna Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian hand carved and painted wood Madonna statue depicts the virgin Mary in contemplative prayer, and poised in triumph over evil. Orig...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C Gold Wooden Church Crosses, Set of 11
Located in Hastings, GB
Set of 11 Crosses 20th C Wooden Church Crosses Hand crafted in wood these church crosses date from approx 1900-1920's. They are decorated with a soft r...
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Early 20th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Putti / Cherub
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand carved winged German Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head polychrome painted. Small hanging loop to the back of the head. Width 26cm, Height 19cm, ...
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Late 18th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance position with arm raised. Considerable losses consistent with age, but flaking seems ...
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19th Century Indian Primitive Antique Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

American Needlepoint Gilt Framed Sampler, Tree of Knowledge, Circa 1842
By Ann Lee Burtin
Located in Charleston, SC
American needlepoint christian themed sampler in the original gold gilt frame under glass. Tree of knowledge good and evil. Adam and Eve with the serpe...
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1840s American American Empire Antique Religious Items

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Textile, Glass, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Rustic Antique Kneeler in Larch Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare antique Italian kneeler, very rustic in larch wood. Completely original and in its old condition, it has not been restored. Place this elegant antique Arma Christi...
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1780s Italian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Life-Size Corpus Christi Figure Leg
Located in London, GB
19th century life-size corpus Christi figure leg We are proud to offer a very unusual religious artifact, dating from early to mid-19th century and either Spanish or Italian in orig...
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1850s Spanish Early Victorian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Oak, Paint

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...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Religious Items

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Stained Glass

Scandinavian White and Molded Porcelain Madonna on Teak Panel, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Scandinavian white hand molded porcelain Madonna on teak panel, 1960s. The white porcelain makes a wonderful contrast to the teak. Perfectly formed, very delicate and expressive. ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Religious Items

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Porcelain, Teak

Round Cobalt Blue Madonna and Child Hinged Trinket Box Limoges China
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cobalt blue trinket box with a hinged lid. The top features a scene of the Madonna and Child, with a wreath of gold surrounding the edges. The body is decorated with gold floral accents. The lid is hinged in a bronze hue. The bottom is marked "Limoges China...
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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Religious Items

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Metal

19th Original Mexican Oil on Canvas of San Juan Nepomuceno
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this 19th original Mexican oil on canvas of San Juan Nepomuceno. About John of Nepomuk: Is the saint of Bohemia (Czech Republic) who...
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Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Religious Items

Materials

Canvas

1950s Carved Wooden print Block by Pauline Jacobsen Christian Soul
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Original 1950s woodcut wooden print block by Pauline Jacobsen. Very nicely detailed, hand carved lime wood then used for printing. Exceptionally well carved. The artist would often u...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Tuscan Prieu-Dieu/Kneeler Walnut and Olive Wooden Listra
Located in Firenze, FI
This kneeler bases its beauty on simplicity and elegance in poplar veneered in walnut and olive. Typical manufacture of a Tuscan craftsman, it is influenced by the rigid and linear ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Religious Items

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Olive, Walnut

Raising of Lazarus with Saint Roch and two donors. Oil on panel. 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Raising of Lazarus with Saint Roch and two donors. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century. Oil on panel depicting an interior scene with semicircular arches and Ionic capital...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Other

Spanish Baroque estipite, Column Sculpture , carved and gilded wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind carved and gilded wood sculptural work that was part of an outstanding Spanish altarpiece from the Baroque period, around the 17th and 18th centuries in the Andalusian ...
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1690s Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Giltwood

Middle-Eastern Brass & Bronze Temple Shrine Architectural Element Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and unique Middle Eastern temple architectural shrine element, three lamp, possibly a fireplace overmantle, richly decorated, ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Other Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...
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19th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Religious Items

Materials

Softwood

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape. This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Rococo Polychromed Religious Pilasters
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Rococo style (19th Century) polychromed pilasters with life size religious figures (PRICED AS PAIR).
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items

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Chrome

Asian Mandala Tanka circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful tanka mandala of the 19th century painted on canvas . Buddha is in the center with the naga on his right arm, surrounded by others arranged like the rays of the sun. T...
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19th Century Asian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Canvas

Modernist Crucifix on Travertine in the Style of Talleres Monastico Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist crucifix on travertine in the style of Talleres Monastico signed by A. Lugas, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Travertine

A Brass Morrocan Amulet, Antique Judaica From Morroco
Located in New York, NY
This antique brass amulet from Morocco stands out as a unique and intriguing piece of Judaica, notable for its departure from the conventional forms of sacred text or Kabbalistic sym...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items

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Brass

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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