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Religious Items For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
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
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique Late 1800s Saint Anthony of Padua with Child Sculpture, Hand Carved Oak
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality carved and good size Saint Anthony sculpture.
This beautiful quality sculpture of Saint Anthony is in very good condition. Saint Anthony is commonly shown holding the Ch...
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Oak
Bronze incense burner (censer). 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Censer. Bronze. XIX century.
Bronze censer with circular base and cup shape with lid of elaborate lines and simple openwork elements inspired by antique pieces. It has metallic chai...
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19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
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 view the sculptor has perfectly managed to capture both the wisdom and serenity of our Lord Jesus Christ. This large size and carved out of solid teakwood Sacred Heart sculpture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Teak
Beautiful Marterl, miniature Wayside Cross Figurine Vintage, Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Old Marterl, miniature wayside cross with Madonna/Mother of God, deer, hand-painted with cold paint, like the well-known Viennese bronze figures, made of metal, religious decoration ...
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure
A life size hand carved 18th Century figure of Christ, we assume of Spanish origin with ex...
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Early 1800s Spanish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Angel Sculpture
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid 19th century French, parcel gilt and polychrome wood carved angel, coming from a convent near Ghent (Lede). Winged Gabriel kneeling on it's faux marble painted base, still in goo...
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19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880.
If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Fine Gothic Painting / 11th Station Crucifixion, Jesus is Nailed to the Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Another stunning, hand painted, oil on canvas, work of religious art.
This antique oil painting was first hand painted on canvas and later glued to a zinc backplate which is one wa...
Category
Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Zinc, Iron
Antique Ottoman Inkwell Qalamdan and Pen Case in Brass, Turkey
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Turkish Brass Pencil Case Qalamdan and Inkwell From The Ottoman Empire
The interior of the brass case is divided into compartments to ho...
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique Gothic Style Dark Oak Cabinet w. Handcarved Medieval Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous, truly Medieval looking and practical Gothic Revival (drinks) cabinet and/or pedestal stand.
This rare Dutch Gothic cabinet is in excellent condition, it comes with some of the most amazing, church window-like, carved panels (all around) and thanks to its unique design it can be used for all kinds of purposes. The entire look and feel of this antique cabinet combined with the quality of the carvings is so good that people will want to stop, touch and stare at it and it will never fail to impress. All four walls of this architecural Gothic cabinet are made of solid oak panels with deep and very intricate Gothic carvings. Standing on church pillars on the outside of every corner of this cabinet also are sculptures of stereotypical figures in Medieval times. Apart from some truly minor imperfections this top quality workmanship cabinet could hardly be in better condition, both inside and out. The shape and color of the cast iron, Gothic design lock plate and the wrought iron, Gothic design hinges also perfectly complement the ancient style of this antique eye-catcher. This truly is a glorious antique to come home to, either as a hallway cabinet, as a drinks cabinet, as a pedestal stand for a large Saint statue...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mid19th Century Spanish Virgin Mary of the Sacred Heart Painted Wooden Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique mid-19th century Spanish hand carved painted wooden sculpture of Virgin Mary of the Sacred Heart with glass eyes.
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Fruitwood, Beech
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine hand carved santo altar figure sculpture. circa 1810
Handmade by Spanish settlers / colonists in the Philippines, late 18th / early 19th...
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Early 19th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
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...
Category
1910s Scottish Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christ of Burgos. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ of Burgos. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 19th century.
A rectangular base serves as the base for a Latin cross with finials at the three upper ends. This has the usual “INRI” ...
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19th Century Spanish Other Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass
19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming 19th century French Provincial prie-dieu/chair of carved cherry wood and handwoven rush seating, having lovely, scalloped details. The top chair seat pulls up in order to ...
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1850s French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Rush, Cherry
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
Materials
Iron
19th Century Gilded Bronze Pedestal
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant pedestal from the 19th century, crafted in gilded bronze and finely chiseled, stands as a masterpiece of the craftsmanship of its era. Measuring 36x23x12 cm, this pedest...
Category
1880s Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the traditional kneeler built of walnut, sits on turned legs over a scal...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal
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
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand crafted model of a church altar diorama
An important 19th Century paper over pine model of an altar. Covered in gold leaf paper decoration with angels at the crown...
Category
1870s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
1920s English Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century collection of Italian museum religious figures
Located in London, GB
19th Century collection of Italian museum religious figures
A rare collection of mid-19th Century hand crafted gesso over pine museum quality religious Italian figures. In the form ...
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1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gesso
Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, d...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bone, Giltwood
Antique Painting of Holy Mary & Child after Nicolo Barabino in Oak Gothic Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art with original label on the back.
Framed oil on wooden panel, Madonna and child, after Italian Nicolo Barabino (1833-1891). The original...
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1890s Italian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak, Paint, Wood
Reverse Glass Painting of Saint George and the Dragon
Located in Stamford, CT
Verre églomisé, or reverse glass painting with gilding of Saint George and the Dragon. St George shown riding his steed, slaying the dragon...
Category
Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Materials
Glass
Antique Hand Carved Mary & Child Jesus Sitting on Clouds w. Saint Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, ecclesiastical wall sculpture from the mid 1800s.
With antique church relics being one of our specialities, we have seen the Virgin...
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19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Leather Bound and Gilt Holy Bible by John Brown Dated 1864
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Holy Bible was printed in the United Kingdom by Blackie and Son dated 1864. Black leather bound, the bible flaunts an engraved and embossed gilt covering with a center medallion, and the spine is engraved with "Holy Bible". Entitled "Brown's Self-Interpreting Family Bible," with numerous additional notes by the Reverend Henry Cooke, the Holy book contains the Old and New Testaments, marginal references and illustrations, a summary of the several books,an analysis of each chapter, a paraphrase and evangelical reflections upon the most important passages, and numerous explanatory notes explanatory notes, and evangelical reflections by the famous Reverend John Brown. The first page contains a beautifully sketched medallion of Moses "Restoring the Tables of the Law". The early 19th century bible...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Religious Items
Materials
Leather, Paper
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
Materials
Metal
Bronze Gothic Revival Candle Chandelier w. Virgin Mary & Marian Cross Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and truly beautiful Gothic chandelier.
In antiques it often is the case that the older a piece is, the better the quality and the details. This pre 1900s, unique, meaningful and highly decorative Gothic chandelier is no exception to that. You will rarely come across a Gothic work of religious art that is more elaborate and detailed than this marvelous bronze chandelier from the mid to late 1800s. To us, this very rare Gothic chandelier is like an ode to the Virgin Mary, because with three large bronze winged sculptures...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sino-Tibetan Ganesha Bronze Hindu Statue, 18/19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A 18/ 19th c Sino- Tibetan statue. Bronze or cast iron.
Additional information:
Material: Bronze
Type: Statues
Region of Origin: China
Country of Manu...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Monumental 19th Century Dutch Church Painted Wood Cross
Located in Forney, TX
A massive nearly 10 foot tall by 5.5 foot wide antique Dutch ecclesiastical wooden cross.
Hand-crafted in the Netherlands in the 19th century, very large sculptural Celtic cross for...
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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Virgin Holy Water, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco holy water font by Escudero, France, 1920s. Madonna - Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes. Metal and noble wood. Height : 9.25"(23.5cm), Width : 4.8"(12.1cm), Depth : 2"(4cm).
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Materials
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
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
18th Century Naples, Italy nativity figure
Located in London, GB
18th Century Naples, Italy nativity figure
An exceptional example of a late 18th Century Italian nativity figure. Hand carved articulated pine joint l...
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1850s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Pine
Antique and Quality Hand Carved Solid Oak Gothic Church Wall Bracket or Shelf
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful and perfectly hand carved, pure Gothic Revival, church wall bracket.
This all handcrafted, Gothic Revival wall bracket has the most wonderful shape and a striking patina. ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Antique Church Sculpture Decorative Cross with Angels Bénitier en terre
Located in Buxton, GB
A beautiful Bénitier en terre cross in polychromed metal is of French Origin. With beautiful carved details and vibrant colours.
The piece is Circa 19th Century and displays a rugge...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Copper
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
American School 19th Century Portrait of George Washington after Gilbert Stuart
By Gilbert Stuart
Located in New York, NY
American School 19th Century Portrait of George Washington, crafted around 1810, serves as a compelling homage to the nation’s founding father. Executed in the style reminiscent of G...
Category
19th Century North American Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paint
Devotional plaque, Saint Bishop Bronze. Spanish school, 19th c.
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional plaque, Holy Bishop. Bronze. Spanish school, 19th century.
Rectangular devotional plate with a ring at the top and smooth moldings enhancing a figurative relief. You can see a male figure with a halo, carrying a bishop's staff, and is accompanied by a book and a tiara...
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19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
19th Century 3-Tier Indian Shrine / Altar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An early 19th-century 3-Tier Indian shrine/altar, featuring its original painted surface and an extremely charming patina earned over time. This shrine o...
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19th Century Indian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Metal
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Quarter Sawn Oak Long Bench, Pew, 14' 2", C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Gothic Revival long bench (church pew) offers quarter sawn oak construction with sides having carved fleur de lis finials over recessed arch panels, en verso "To the Glory...
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
Sturdy Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table or Side Table w. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning antique Gothic design, coffee or side table.
This wonderfully bulky table really is of an impressive quality make and it also is practical in size. It comes with deep and b...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Oak
Largest Hand Carved Solid Nutwood, Renaissance Revival Caricature Monk Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and top quality carved monk bust.
Nowadays, anyone capable of making a detailed drawing of a human face is considered an artist (and rightly so). For a...
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Nutwood
Antique Mary & Jesus Bronze Wall Plaque by Susse Freres for Adolphe Itasse 1880s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and meaningful work of art, MATER DEI.
This stunning and truly excellent condition 'Mother of God' bronze wall plaque by Adolphe Itasse (1829-1893) displays the best qualit...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
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
Materials
Cedar
19th Century French Hand Painted Red, Blue and Green Stained Glass Church Panel
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique stained glass church panel French in origin exact age unknown, mid to late 19th century.
Beautiful hand painted designs across the vib...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Stained Glass
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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