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Religious Items For Sale
Hand Carved & Polychrome Folk Art Santo Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and painted santo with child, possibly John The Baptist. The vivid polychrome colors and primitive wood carving make for a striking...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Pair of Reliefs, Castillian School, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of reliefs; scene with carriage with skull and scene with portico from the 16th century. Gilded and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 16th centur...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Other
20th Century Israeli Sterling Silver, Brass and Wood Omer Counter
Located in New York, NY
Omer counter, sterling silver, brass, and wood, Jerusalem, Israel, circa 1985.
Silver Omer counter over brass background on wood base with silver pins fo...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Brass
18th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Church Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very fine, large fire-gilded bronze church chandelier in Louis XVI style, France, late 18th century. This wonderful piece is finely elaborate in precise detail decorated with elega...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Impressive and Large Bronze Wall Plaque of a Suffering Christ by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and sizeable Art Deco religious plaque.
Stunning sculpture / plaque by one of the greats when it comes to religious art. This sizeable, heavy and detailed plaque depicts Jesus...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Spanish Pair of Painted Hand Carved Wooden Cherubs
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish pair of painted hand carved wooden cherubs.
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Mid-17th Century European Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
17th Century Tuscany Metal Wood Tabernacle in Antonio da Sangallo Style, Italy
By Antonio da Sangallo il Giovane
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful authentic Italian metal and wood portable tabernacle in style of Antonio da Sangallo the Younger.
A civil and military architect, Antonio da Sangallo the Younger was tr...
Category
1690s Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
19th Century German Bronze Group on Marble Plinth
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully cast bronze of an older man lifting a younger woman as she clings to a floral sheaf. An allegory of age and youth? Susannah and the Elders? It is hard to say what the allegory is in this compelling bronze. It is a fine cast done by an accomplished and talented artist. Unsigned, mounted on a white marble base. German Romantic...
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Early 19th Century German Romantic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1880.
Folk Art Judaica.
Every item in Menorah Galleries is accompanied by a Lifetime "Certificat...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large German Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque Head of Christ
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is a superb portrait of Christ. It is hand painted in extraordinary quality with polychrome enamel on an oval porcelain plaque after the original painting -Head of Christ...
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Early 20th Century German Renaissance Revival Religious Items
Materials
Velvet, Porcelain
Silver Incense Boat 'naviculae', Possibly Portugal, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Naveta. Silver. Possibly Portugal, 18th century.
Base with counterweight. With hallmarks.
Naveta with oval foot decorated with relief elements and moldings, balustrade foot and body with light boat shape, presenting a hinged lid in the front, a widening in the lower area towards the foot and a decoration distributed throughout the exterior base of rockery motifs and plant elements (the same theme is presented on the foot and base) on a background of chopped luster, with an angel's head on two wings in relief towards the peak, accompanied by plant elements (the which protrude from the edge of the lid). Although the shape of the piece follows in general lines the most usual prototypes in these incense containers used in the liturgy, it is necessary to indicate that it was more frequent to find them more similar to a ship. The naveta's belonging to the influence of Rococo is clear both for the lines of the object and for the decoration to which reference has already been made (pebbles, plant elements with movement, volutes with pronounced curves, contrasts between concave and convex lines ... ), as well as it is possible to find some points in common with Portuguese works (presents an auction with an angel head in relief a silver naveta with a spoon by Leandro
Gagliardi made in Rome between 1744 and 1750 that is preserved in the Museum of Sao Roque of Lisbon in Portugal, compare with the silver plated censer that the same master made between 1749 and 1751 for the Chapel of San Juan Bautista of the Church of San Roque in Lisbon). The contrast marks present in the upper part of the naveta (the "capitalized" letters in a rectangular space), although it should also be noted that this work does not follow the most striking typology of navetas related to this center (naveta de 18th century silver from the Church of Alcántara de Maranhao, Brazil; naveta by Sebastiao Bernardes dos Santos, dated 1747 from Sé do Funchal, which is kept in the Museu de Arte Sacra Do Funchal in Madeira Portugal...
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Other
18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah Lamp, Galicia, 18th century.
The backplate is cast and pierced featuring dense scrollwork. The side panels fitted with two servant lights, fronted by a row of eight oil fonts. Scholars theorize that these Polish Chanukah Lamps that bear two servant lights (as opposed to the singular servant light normally found on a Chanukah Lamp), served a purpose, having been used on one of the days that Chanukah fell on the Sabbath, as Sabbath Candlesticks.
This lamp was made by the technique known as "sand casting". This process begins with a wooden mold that was carved out to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. The mold is pressed into fine sand mixed with clay, then removed, and molten brass poured into the impression. When a mold wears out, a casting from that mold is often used as the mold for the next generation. Those later lamps...
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Mid-18th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Bronze 12 Candle Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and stunning 19th century copy of a 16th century Gothic art chandelier.
With another year of selling rare and beautiful antiques almost over, we are proud to offer you one of...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century Polish Silver Kiddus Goblet
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Kiddush goblet, Poland, circa 1820.
Large upper portion engraved with curtain decoration, set on a knobbed stem with skirt decoration on a round stylized base. Clearl...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century Austro-Hungarian Silver Yom Kippur Belt Buckle
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Yom Kippur belt buckle, Austro-Hungarian Empire, circa 1870.
Repoussé with Lions of Judah flanking a crowned cartouche whose interior reads ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Patinated Terracotta Shepherd and Dog Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique ceramic figurative sculpture was crafted in France circa 1900, the tall statue features a shepherd with his dog at his feet. The larg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Late 19th Century Algerian Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Hanukkah lamp, cast brass, rivets, Algeria, circa 1880.
Crescent-shaped back plate, with eight gates, a vase with flowers, apertures in veget...
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Late 19th Century Algerian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Carved Santo Boy Sculpture Icon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 18th century Italian carved Santo figural icon sculpture depicting a boy with arms raised dressed in a blue parcel-gilt outfit with boots. Heavily aged and distressed polychrom...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Brass Chinese Brazier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique brass Chinese brazier.
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted brass brazier used to warmed the hands of a wealthy Chinese on a cold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items
Materials
Brass
18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Statue of a Saint
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Spanish Colonial statue of a male saint in carved and polychromed wood. The saint's face has a beatific expression and the eyes are made of gl...
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Mid-18th Century Philippine Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
French Mid-19th Century Lacquered Oak Reliquary Box
Located in Milan, IT
French 19th century lacquered rectangular shaped reliquary box, realized in oak, decorated with a dark brown/grey lacquering and a white scrolling and pa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
Pair of Islamic Enameled Vessels, Ancient Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an exceptional and historic pair of Damascus enameled metalwork vessels or urns. These art objects show signs of rough use and handling through the centuries. Although it is ...
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16th Century West Asian Islamic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Enamel
Scrolling Design and Excellent Condition, Large Pair of Gothic Art Candelabras
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very decorative pair of antique church candleholders.
If you are looking for stylish, practical and truly decorative candelabras then this antique pair could be perfect...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gilt Bronze Antique Church Altar Candlestick w Angel Sculptures by Edmond Lesage
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and heavy bronze. church altar candlestick by goldsmith Ed. Lesage of Paris, France.
Unfortunately we don't know enough about Christian symbolism to be able to explain the ...
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19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Terracotta Christ before Crucifixion Composition Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, antique sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1860, the composition depicts the tenth station of the cross when Jesus clothing are being removed.
In the biblical co...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Terracotta
Bronze Pax or Pax Board, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Paper holder bronze. 16th century.
Portapaz made of bronze with a flat handle in "that" on the back that presents a decoration in light relief framed in an architectural composition of classic taste. Under the columns of the sides two heraldic shields are presented; the center shows a Birth of Christ under a winged dome with heads of winged angels in the corners; flanked by two birds, at the top and under a semicircular arch, is the bust of Saint Dominic...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Religious Art Sculpture / Statue Depicting Christ with Children
Located in Lisse, NL
19th century finest bronze group statue.
This excellent quality and very refined sculpture of Christ with children is another one of our recent great finds. Anyone who knows what it takes to create a bronze sculpture from start to finish realizes how special these works of art really are. For us to have found this rare, antique specimen more than made our day. Firstly, because we love the subject matter and secondly, because antique bronzes always are the best when it comes to the details and the patina. Both the serenity in Jesus' face and the way His cloth is perfectly draped around His sitting body are details that never fail to impress. The angelic faces of the two children who are clearly enjoying to be in His presence, make this meaningful and striking sculpture even more pleasant to look at. This handcrafted and antique work of beauty simply warms your heart and it will look marvelous, no matter where you decide to have it on display.
Our price for this work of religious art...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
AL Malaikah Vintage Iconic Masonic Shriner Burgundy Wool Fez Hat in Original Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy wool Fez hat with original box.
Al Malaikah, legion of Honor vintage fez hat from the Los Angeles ...
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1970s American Moorish Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Wool
Antique Religion Print of the Sacrifice of Isaac, 1913
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of the Sacrifice of Isaac. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk...
Category
Early 20th Century Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Austrian Silver Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade silver Torah pointer, Vienna, Austria, circa 1880.
Decorated with Guilloche silver work within three rings; on the top, in the middle of the shaft, and next to the finger.
Set with the original silver chain.
Stamped with Austrian silver hallmarks.
Every item in Menorah Galleries...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Lama Tsongkhapa, Tibet, 18th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Lama Tsongkhapa, Tibet, 18th century
Lama Tsongkhapa was a Tibetan Buddhist reformer and scholar, founder of the Gelug school.
Measures: Gilding / brass, 33 x 25.5 x 18.5 cm.
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1750s Tibetan Other Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Era Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted work of religious art with a marvelous patina.
This finely carved, wooden statuette of Jesus dates from the earliest years of the 20th century. Well taken care of it is ...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Marble
Immortal He Xiangu Painting on Canvas, China, 19th Century Asian Art
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Chinese painting depicting He Xiangu reproduced three times but with a different attribute: up a lotus flower, bottom left a fly hunt and bottom right again the lotus flower, each time surrounded by disciple the one praying right, the one on the left seems to bring him a bowl.
Pigments on linen or hemp,
19th century.
He Xiangu or Ho Hsien-ku, "Immortal Demoiselle He," is an immortal Taoist, a member of the group of Eight Immortals. She is represented holding in her hand a lotus symbolizing spiritual fulfillment, and sometimes also a sheng, a peach of immortality, a wooden ladle...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
18th Century, Gilded, Bishop's Crest
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Relief carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, Italian bishop's crest featuring three bees amidst foliate scrolls, drapery swags, and tassles.
Category
1770s Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Hand Engraved Glass Art Table Plaque Depicting Child Jesus Blessing the Land
Located in Lisse, NL
Joyful and colorful, Van Gogh-esk work of religious art with maker's monogram.
Because we are always looking for the rarest and most beautifully hand-crafted antiques, we 'regularly...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Religion Print of Joseph Sold into Slavery (1913)
Located in Langweer, NL
Large antique print of Joseph Sold into Slavery. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von ...
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Early 20th Century Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Ceramic Vase of Christ by Losson Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare glazed ceramic vase decorated with suffering Jesus Christ. signed Losson, circa 1930s. Losson was one of the potteries in the Belgian town of Bouffioulx where Guerin and Biron w...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian crucifix with gold-plated kyanite, calcite crystals in matrix, and baroque pearls. The crucifix is originally from a church in Liguria. It is hand-carved and pai...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Ecclesiastical Chalice, Baroque Style
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Ecclesiastical chalice in sterling silver in Baroque style. The shape is unusual, characterized by the oval cast base with volutes typical of the Baroque style.
The stem is also worked in fusion, while the golden cup...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Italian Processional Finial with Polished Agate Coral on an Agate
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian processional finial with polished agate coral on a coordinating agatized coral base.
The finial originally came from a church in Tuscany. Polished agate cora...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Religious Items
Materials
Agate
17th Century Italian Massive Silver Crucifix with Golden Wood Frame, circa 1900s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Very rare and precious 1600s Italian massive silver crucifix in bulletin board golden wood frame
Measures cm: H 40, W 26, D 6
About:
On an iconogr...
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Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Christ Crown of Thorns Medallion Limoges Porcelaine, French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Medallion Limoges Porcelaine, Christ Crown of Thorns, French, circa 1930
Signed Charles et Serpaut
This kind of Porcelaine is called "porcelaine biscuit"
Very good condition.
...
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Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Sitzendorf Germany 13th Station of the Cross Museum Quality Porcelain Scene
By Sitzendorf
Located in Tustin, CA
Very large, handmade and hand painted, museum quality porcelain from Sitzendorf Porcelain Manufactory in Thuringia, Germany depicts one of the most famous religious scenes in all of ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Stool or Table with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, practical and highly decorative seat / hall bench with quality carvings.
This beautifully carved and striking stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and execu...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
20th Century Italian Silver Portal "Marriage of the Virgin"
Located in VALENZA, IT
Portal in chiseled solid silver depicting the "Marriage of the Virgin".
The Marriage of the Virgin is an oil painting on wood (170 × 117 cm) by ...
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1990s Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century North-African "Fleur-de-lis" Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Cast brass Hanukkah Lamp, Algeria, late 19th century or early 20th century.
Unique design. Backplate is decorated with vegetal motifs and with a number of medallions, a small shield...
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Set of 57 Bellarminus Biblical Sunday School Posters in Canvas Pouches, 1950
Located in Haarlem, NL
A unique set of 57 educational bible school posters printed on canvas for Sunday School.
This set from Bellarminus came from a church in the south of Hol...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Religious Items
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Italian Holy Water Font for Nightstands Bedside Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Decò age pair of Italian Holy Water font for nightstands in Bakelite, images in silver-plated brass and glass font.
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Nepalese Carved and Painted Buddhist Manuscript Cover, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual wooden book or manuscript cover with a carved exterior and painted interior, 15th century, Nepal.
The exterior of the manuscript cover exuberantly carved with ...
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15th Century and Earlier Nepalese Tibetan Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Painted and Gilt Statue of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful statue of Christ was crafted in Spain, circa 1900. The statue features the religious figure standing in a traditional seating pose a...
Category
20th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Italian School, 18th Century The Good Samaritan, Unsigned
Located in Virum, DK
The good Samaritan. Unsigned. Oil on canvas. Measures: 80 x 100 cm.
Provenance: Former chief curator at The Royal Collection of Prints and Drawings a...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
Silver Pax O Portapaz, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Portapaz. Silver in its color and gilded. Century XVI.
Portapaz made of silver that has a handle (decorated with delicate plant motifs similar to those of the pilasters) and a female and a male bust at the bottom, as well as other architectural elements on the back, and, on the front, an architectural composition classicist basement (with busts flanking a flower and a cross), two pilasters (vegetal decoration and capital recalling the composite order) with entablature (flowers flanking an angel's head; moldings), and a semicircular arch finish with elements veined in relief under cross and flanked by two architectural motifs in the upper part. This composition frames and enhances a gilt silver relief where you can see the Lament or Cry over the Body of Christ, with the Virgin holding the head of Jesus, Saint John at her side, the Magdalene and other characters, a cross following the group and a landscape background with houses and plant elements. This architectural structure mentioned is similar to the one present in other 16th century portapaces, such as that of the Magdalena de Dos Hermanas parish (Hernando de Ballesteros el Mozo, around 1575); or that of the Galaroza parish (same author and date); or that of the portapaz of San Miguel de Jerez de los Caballeros (in some details); etc. As for the relief, it is possible to clearly see a strong Italian influence, and the similarity between it and important pieces such as the Portapaz known as “de Cisneros by Juan de Burgos (1493-1497; MuseoCatedralicio de Alcalá de Henares), as well as in paintings and reliefs. Also noteworthy are both the male and female busts in the lower area and the Maltese cross (or Saint John's) that appears in this area. This symbol was used since the 12th century as an insignia by the Knights Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, also known as the Order of Malta...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Large & Top Quality Bronze Art Deco Wall Plaque /Sculpture of Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Realistic and powerful Art Deco wall plaque of Jesus by Sylvain Norga.
Because he has created some of the best, bronze wall plaques of Christ,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Gothic Revival Castle Floorlamp or Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand forged Gothic floor-lamp.
If you appreciate the Gothic style as much as we do then you could be the next custodian of this amazing and all handcrafted floor lamp. A highly skil...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gilded Bronze Processional Cross Top, 20th Century, after Earlier Models
Located in Madrid, ES
End of processional cross. Ormolu, 20th century.
Latin cross with straight arms with decoration of tongues between moldings on both fronts, rays at the intersection of the arms, an...
Category
20th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Religious Plaque or Icon of Mary in Brass on Wood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and simple religious plaque or icon of Mary the mother of Jesus. The piece is bas-relief in brass on a wood plaque, circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah Lamp Menorah, brass, Israel, circa 1950.
On an oval base with six medallions depict the Tribes of Israel symbols decorated with colored enamel.
Titled in English and Hebrew ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items
Materials
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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