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Religious Items For Sale
Antique and Handcrafted Gothic Revival Solid Tiger Oak Practical Hallway Bench
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and shape church bench.
This very well crafted, solid oak bench is a perfect example of quality made European furniture from the late 1900's. We felt very fortunate to ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Brass & Champleve Cross with Holy Water Font on Green Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful marble and brass cross with holy water recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The antique cross features beautiful, intricate cloisonné work with enamel, stone an...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Marble, Brass
1800s Carved Drapery Trompe l'oeil Panel Wall Relief Sculpture Memento Mori
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Late 19th century decorative wood panel, hand carved curtain relief.
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Russian Silver Jewish Megillah Case and Scroll
Located in London, GB
A large Russian silver Jewish Megillah case and scroll
Russian, 19th century
Measures: height 23cm, diameter 7cm
This remarkable piece is a Russian ...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED Indo-Portuguese sculpture from the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
JESUS CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Indo-Portuguese sculpture, 17th Century on Ivor....
Wooden cross with ivory plaque. Defects and faults. Height: (christ) 26 cm.; Height: (total) 63 cm
good con...
Category
17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Amber Color Glass Amulet with Menorah
Located in New York, NY
Late Roman to Early Byzantine, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A rare and beautiful amulet of a generally circular form with a flat bottom, a raised periphery, and an integral suspension loop, mo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Antique Religious Items
Materials
Glass
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing.
Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commissioned by the Spanish Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed for use as a sideboard.
The scarce Baroque period ecclesiastical architectural church altar presents with a raised gallery shelf back topped with a single board, over a massive, thick pine plank wooden slab top, featuring impressive rich patina, rustic charm and antique character. Mounted over the distinctive architectural trapezoid shaped molded base with rich hand carved and polychrome painted decoration, including the sophisticated original Italian / European inspired trompe-l'œil marbleizing finish, which was a variety of faux painting techniques used only by highly skilled artisans to create the distinctive and varied patterns of marble, in an effort to reproduce the colors, veining and luster of real marble or other building materials. Rising on solid supports enhanced with recessed paneling, smooth rounded corners and edge work and stepped molded trim.
Beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole, highly desirable heavily worn, naturally distressed, chippy paint craquelure finish that has been stabilized to minimize further loss, that does not detect from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall elegant warmth and rich historical depth, that can only be acquired over three centuries. Very strong, sturdy, stable. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, luminous polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use, and many more years of generational enjoyment.
Dimensions: (approx)
37.25" High, 62" Wide, 27" Deep
The large size, and substantial proportions, make this excellent for a variety of different uses, including as a distinctive buffet table or server, credenza, oversized console, farmhouse kitchen...
Category
18th Century Central American Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique Religious Print 'No. 39' the Appearance to Mary Magdalene, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Apparition à la Madeleine.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Appearance to Mary Magdelene...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chalice with Vergin Mary Wrapping the Cup
Located in VALENZA, IT
Chalice in 925 sterling silver made in cast and embossed and chiseled completely by hand. The figure of the Virgin Mary has a coat, burnished and oxidized in 2 shades, which surrounds the golden cup...
Category
1990s Italian Other Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
$5,332 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century Wood Carved and Painted Santo
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Wood Carved and Painted Santo. A polychrome Santo of St. Anthony
Some paint loss, looks to have had a split in the back that was filed in and touched up. Overall, very g...
Category
18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bronze Pax or Pax Board, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Peacekeeper. Bronze. Century XVI.
Bronze purse with a handle on the back in the shape of an esse in the same material and a decoration in light relief on the front that shows, unde...
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Italian School Oil on Canvas Painting Apparition of Mary to James
Located in Lisse, NL
Large size antique Gothic Art painting 'The Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint James'.
We are by no means connoisseurs when it comes to antique paintings, but we have seen enough antique paintings to know when something is special, decorative and truly inspiring and interesting to look at. And the large size of this antique work of art, makes it impressive too. Also, because it must have taken one very skilled painter an awful lot of time (probably weeks, if not months) to hand-paint this famous religious scene. According to ancient local tradition, on January 2nd of the year AD 40, the Virgin Mary appeared to James on the bank of the Ebro River at Caesaraugusta, while he was preaching the Gospel in Iberia. Looking at the perfectly painted ancient landscape
and the kneeling figure who is in awe of what he is witnessing (by the river bank) we believe this is in fact the apparition of Mary to James. Following that apparition, by the way, St. James returned to Judea, where he was beheaded by King Herod Agrippa the first (in the year AD 44). Judging from the skillfully painted individuals in the Renaissance Style and the striking and lively colors, we believe, this late 1800s painting is the work of a true artisan. This work of religious art on the back reads 'Sacerdote Salvatore Rosa, Dipinse 1889' which means Priest Salvatore Rosa, Painted 1889. This priest clearly had a god given talent and god bless him for having created this masterpiece.
Apart from some minor imperfections this large and nostalgic painting is in very good condition and we believe it will look particularly great in a church, monastery or chapel. At the same time, a one of a kind antique like this will ofcourse also look great atop the stairwell of a mansion or in the entry hall of a French castle etc. We don't know the 'exact' value of this large size antique painting...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Spaniard Silver Chalice
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Spaniard Silver Chalice. It depicts a bell shaped cup supported by a a baluster like stem standing over a round three steps base...
Category
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Antique Wall Display Cabinet with a Rare Mary & Child Jesus Sculpture Fragment
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, handcrafted display cabinet with a rare religious artefact.
This excellent wall display cabinet still opens and closes perfectly and it comes with the original antique glass in the door. Finding antiques with the original glass with that beautiful ripple in it, always makes those pieces extra desirable (in our view). The striking acorn and leaf motifs in the handcrafted, molded borders of the door too are very stylish features to enjoy. Over the decades the gilding has slightly warn off, which has created a marvelous patina. Given the style, age and perfect fit, we think that this antique wall cabinet was specifically made for the rare religious fragment that it is holding. If you like this unique display cabinet then you will love the rare fragment it is holding. From the missing pieces on the sides you can see that this Virgin Mary and child Jesus plaque...
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Mid-19th Century Wood Montserrat Virgin Statue, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish wood Montserrat virgin statue made of painted. Made in Barcelona, Spain. The Classic religious figure is beautifully ornate and has wonderful details throughout her rob...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure in a Wooden Altar, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden altar. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consi...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Stylish Early 1900s Art Deco Bronze Wall Plaque of Jesus Christ by S. Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully handcrafted and meaningful religious plaque.
This heavy and high quality bronze wall plaque depicts Christ with a realistic crown of thorns and a stylized Art Deco halo ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Italian 17th Century Mannequin
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 17th century articulating Mannequin from the Veneto region of Italy. Beautifully carved from polychromed wood with very handso...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Most Stylish Antique Carved Crucifix w. Corpus of Christ Sculpture, Maria Laach
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazingly wall crucifix with hand carved corpus from Kunstwerkstätten der Abtei Maria Laach.
Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interest...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Metal
French Set of 14 Plaster Stations of the Cross, 1924
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French early 20th century set of fourteen (14) Stations of the Cross high-relief plaster sculptures, that would have been commissioned for a cathedral in 1924. The custom of walking ...
Category
20th Century French Other Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Antique 1894 Sterling Silver Judaica Mezuzah
Located in Doha, QA
This is a very rare sterling silver Judaical Mezuzah which was found in Vienna, Austria and survived WW2 among other historical Religious Judaical items ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gothic Revival Carved Oak Umbrella Stand with Carved Rail and Zinc Liner Tanks
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic eyecatcher to come home to, umbrella or stick stand.
If first impressions count then you cannot go wrong with this Gothic Revival stand in your entrance. Not only i...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Zinc
Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and matching pair of colorful & meaningful church wall brackets / shelfs.
If you are a private collector of ecclesiastical art or if you are looking for the perfect ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mexican wooden hand-painted virgin with child in arms.
Category
Mid-19th Century Mexican Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century.
Oil on canvas showing the Virgin Mary among angels, in a landscape and standing on a crescent moon, wearing a wh...
Category
18th Century South American Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Materials
Other
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 19th century carved hardwood rosary
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rosary complete made from hardwood in the 19th century
each ball is decorated with turned cirkels and have a diameter between 1 and 1.5 cm
The cross is 6.5 x 3.5 cm
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Religious Print 'No. 49' Discovering the True Cross, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Découverte de la vraie Croix.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; St. Helena Discovering the True Cross...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
$192 Sale Price
27% Off
Antique Religious Print 'No. 16' The Pharisee and the Publican, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Le Pharisien et le Publicain.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Pharisee and the Publican.’
This prin...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
$192 Sale Price
23% Off
Antique 17th Century Limoge Signed Plaque Of A Madonna Praying
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 17th Century French painted porcelain wall hanging plaque portraying the Madonna in prayer against a radiant sunburst backdrop. Intricately painted with foliate patterns ador...
Category
17th Century French Other Antique Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Tibet Po Cha Mug Silver Finely Engraved Jade White Coral
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Antique Tibet Po Cha Religious Mug Silver finely engraved White Jade Coral , refined object of great class and history, in excellent condition.
Category
1880s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Religious Items
Materials
Jade, Silver
$1,441 Sale Price
20% Off
Renaissance Rock Crystal and Gold Agnus Dei
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rock Crystal and Gold Agnus Dei
Late 16th, early 17th century
Case made in Milan
Agnus Dei in wax from the Vatican
Among the most significant religious artifacts of the Renaissance, the Agnus Dei medallion exemplifies the height of Catholic devotional culture. Believed to hold sacramental blessings and even miraculous power, these sacred wax objects were crafted from the melted remains of the Paschal candle used in Rome and personally blessed by the Pope. Their rarity was compounded by their fragility—few survived intact, making them among the most coveted religious items of their time.
This extraordinary example, dating from the late 16th to early 17th century, defied the odds of survival. Encased in its original rock crystal and gold setting, among the most luxurious materials available when it was made, the wax itself features subtle yet remarkably preserved imprints—an almost impossible feat given its delicate nature. It is the only known example outside of a museum, with possibly two others in institutional collections.
Made for a patron of exceptional wealth, this late Renaissance masterpiece marries religious significance with extraordinary craftsmanship. The oval rock crystal frame encases the wax Agnus Dei, encircled by exquisite gold mounting with black enamel detailing and twisted gold cord. Rock crystal caryatids shaped as dog heads with gold collars transition into female busts that curve into scrolls, resting on teardrop elements adorned with vibrant enamel. Two elegant gold scrolls wrap around back-to-back dog muzzles at the top, crowned by an enamel-decorated knob and suspension ring—creating a devotional object of unparalleled artistic refinement.
The fragile composition of Agnus Dei medallions meant that most were easily damaged—cracking, collecting dirt or crumbling over time. Their pristine whiteness held such sacred significance that in 1572, Pope Gregory XIII issued a Papal Bull...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold
Rare Mexican Modern Silver Jewelry Suite Caviar Model William Spratling
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare four-piece suite of Mexican Modern silver jewelry suite circa 1940s from Taxco, Mexico and crafted by William Spratling (1900-1967), an American designer and entrepreneur who ...
Category
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button with Fitted Box - Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 ?
Category
19th Century British Antique Religious Items
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Wall Clock with Religious Inscriptions
Located in London, GB
This large, gilt bronze wall clock is a magnificent and highly unusual piece. At the centre of the design is a circular enamel dial, with Arabic...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Jewish Silver, Enamel and Jewel Torah Crown Keter
Located in London, GB
This Torah crown is a small (15cm high), exquisitely-crafted and lavishly-decorated piece of Judaica.
The Torah – the first of five books of the Hebrew...
Category
19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique Spanish Colonial Statue Santo Madonna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most spectacular antique Spanish Colonial figure of Madonna, Mexico circa 19th century possibly earlier. Constructed in plaster with carved and gilt wood accent. Realistic in style...
Category
19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French gothic cathedral giltwood & glass reliquary / vitrine
France, mid-19th century.
A reliquary is a container for the display an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
$3,080 Sale Price
46% Off
Large Antique Silver Hand Arm Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Religious Plaque of Christ on Crucifix by Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfectly stylized work of religious art by S. Norga.
This practical size and very good condition bronze plaque depicts Christ on the cross with Mary and Saint John mourning on eith...
Category
1910s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Kneeling Angel Candle Holders with Chandeliers - 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exceptional pair of kneeling angel candle holders, crafted in the 19th century, are truly rare and unique pieces. Sourcing such highly detailed religious sculptures is incredibl...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
Located in Mortsel, BE
These stunning antique church candle holders, dating back to the 19th century, are captivating examples of religious artistry and craftsm...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Wall Plaque W. Crucifix Behind Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition work of religious art with amazing, hand carved details.
This amazingly hand carved wooden wall plaque is not only of great quality and condition, it also has a patina that is unlike anything you ever saw. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interesting crucifixes, but we had not yet come across one that is inside such a beautiful branches and leaf frame in the Swiss Black Forest style. For us to have found it in this amazing condition again felt like a blessing and we are grateful to be able it to offer it to our 1stdibs clientele first. At the centre of this Christian-work-of-art-wall-plaque and behind the original, mouth-blown convex glass 'window' is an even more detailed sepiolite sculpture of Christ on the cross. The details in this crucifix sculpture...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Other
17th Century Virgin of the Assumption Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
17th century
Virgin of the Assumption
Oil on canvas, 93 x 81 cm
Frame, 110 x 97 cm
The present Assumption of the Virgin welcomes an innova...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Canvas
Embossed copper plate set in gilt wood frame, early 19th century circa 1820
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Early 19th century fine copper work picturing Jesus Christ talking to children, illustrating famous "let the little children come to me" biblical recommandation. Restauration product...
Category
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Religious Items
Materials
Copper
$1,921 Sale Price
20% Off
Spanish 18th Century Altar
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning 18th century altar from Spain. Constructed from polychromed and giltwood with wonderful faux marble and water gilding detail. Fabulous as a co...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque South American Floral Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Lovely 18th Century shrine in polychrome cedar. Rectangular box, topped by a cut pediment carved with flowers, flanked by a pair of tips – like simplified obelisks. Sides and pair of...
Category
Late 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Cedar
Antique Print of 'The Ascension' Made after Perugino 'c.1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Ascension'.
Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Perugino.
Source unknown, to be determined. P...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
Plaster Virgin Traditional Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Saint or Virgin to dress. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint or Virgin to dress. Wood, metal. Spanish school, 17th century.
It has faults.
The female figure stands (with her right leg forward) on a small polygonal base. Made of partial...
Category
17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metal, Other
Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator
Located in London, GB
Russian 19th century silver icon of Christ Pantocrator
Moscow, 1883
Height 50cm, width 41.5cm, depth 3cm
The piece, steeped in Russian Orthodox tradition, portrays Christ Pantocrator, a term synonymous with the 'Ruler of All'. Christ Pantocrator icons...
Category
1880s Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
CROSS OF CARAVACA 17th CENTURY
Located in Madrid, ES
CROSS OF CARAVACA XVII CENTURY
BEAUTIFUL CARAVACA CROSS FROM THE 17TH CENTURY IN BRONZE. MEASURES: 12.5X5.5 CM. IN GOOD CONDITION
good condition
Category
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Silver Gilt Judaica Torah Breast Plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896
Located in London, GB
Silver gilt Judaica Torah breast plate by Jacob Langleben, 1896
English, late 19th century
Measures: Height 62cm, width 25cm, depth 9cm
This superb antique piece is a large, Jewish Torah...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Carved oak lectern with eagle covered in gold leaf
Located in PARIS, FR
This grand 18th-century german lectern is a striking example of religious craftsmanship, featuring a magnificently carved oak eagle, richly adorned with gilded gold leaf. Standing 21...
Category
18th Century German Other Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Crucifix Cross Cast Iron Garden Architectural Chapel Church Cemetery #1
Located in Tyler, TX
TALL Antique French cast iron cross crucifix~~chapel church garden architectural yard cemetery prayer room wall hanging~~c. 1890s
Fab...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Plaster Religious Traditional Wall Artwork of The Last Supper, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional religious plaster wall artwork depicting The Last Supper. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear con...
Category
1950s Spanish Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Hand bell or bell, “from Malinas”. Bronze. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand bell or bell, “from Malinas”. Bronze. 16th century.
Hand bell with clapper made of bronze and decorated on the outside with a slight relief. The base has, between bands, an ins...
Category
16th Century European Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Other
Large Abalone and Mother of Pearl Icon Depicting the Last Supper
Located in London, GB
Large abalone and mother of pearl icon depicting the Last Supper
Jerusalem, Late 19th Century
Icon: Height 78cm, width 75cm, depth 13cm
Case: Heig...
Category
Late 19th Century Israeli Antique Religious Items
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Italian Oil Painting "Madonna of the Harpies" Aft Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, library or study with this important antique painting. Created in Italy circa 1850, and set in the original carved gilt wood frame, the hand painted canvas titled "Madonna of the Harpies", depicts the Virgin Mary holding her Child, our Lord, Jesus Christ; She is flanked by Saint John the Evangelist, and either Saint Francis or Saint Bonaventure. The large religious painting...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Antique Religious Print "No. 34" Jesus Carrying the Cross, circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Jésus portant sa Croix, console les filles de Jérusalem.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; Jesus carrying the Cross...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
$249 Sale Price
20% Off
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.