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Base or Plinth for an Altar Cross, Wood, Baroque, 17th Century

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  • Reliquary Altar. Wood, Glass, Metal, Etc. Spain, 17th Century
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Wall reliquary altar. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood, glass, metal, etc. Spanish school, 17th century. Reliquary altar made of carved, gilded and polychrome wood composed of a part that imitates a curtain of the type usually used to cover altars and other pieces when they are not used, topped by a winged angel head, and a composition organized around a tondo large central stem, from which arise a series of stems ending in scrolls. Some of these stems (eight in total) eventually form a kind of crown of leaves in the center of which are as many circular reliquaries of saints. In this mentioned central tondo there is an Agnus Dei (or Ágnusdei) made of wax. On the visible side there is an image of the Risen Christ (inspired by the one sculpted by Michelangelo Buonarroti around 1520 and found in Santa Maria sopra Minerva in Rome) accompanied by angels with symbols of the Passion and on a pedestal. This image is known to have been used on these pieces before 1598, again in 1619, and again in 1690. These relics (they are blessed by the Pope) get their name because they are printed on the front, above the book with the seven seals , the haloed Paschal Lamb carrying the banner of the Resurrection. In the text around the image, it seems to include a reference to Pope Pius V...
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    Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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  • Chapel, Walnut Wood, 17th Century
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Chapel. Walnut wood, 17th century. Chapel for private oratory made of carved walnut wood and decorated with architectural elements of classicist inspiration (triangular split pedime...
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    Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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    Walnut

  • Head of a Saint. Polychromed Wood. 17th Century 'Later Base'
    By Spanish Manufactory
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Saint head. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 17th century. Head made of carved and polychrome wood of a young man, with curly and tonsured dark hair, who keeps his gaze ...
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    Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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    Other

  • Crown or Crest, Pinewood, 17th Century
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Top or top made of pine wood carved in color with a human bust in the center, located by grabbing two scrolls and thus creating an axis of symmetry for the...
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    Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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    Pine

  • 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...
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    Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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    Metal, Other

  • Cross-Shaped Chest Clock, Silver, 17th Century, it Presents Restorations
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Cross-shaped chest clock. Silver. 17th century. It presents restorations. Portable clock in the shape of a cross with an openwork exterior showing Christian figurative scenes and the movement inside, a dial with a golden band with Roman numerals for the hours, a single needle and an engraved decoration around it, also with a religious theme; on the back, the back of the movement can be seen, with a delicate decoration, also openwork and based on plant motifs reminiscent of classicism, and a band on the case of the piece with simplified plant elements. Outside, we find ourselves on one side with Christ crucified, flanked by the Virgin Mary and Saint John, and the figures are surrounded by a delicate composition based on vegetable scrolls, with an angel's head at the foot of the piece. The other side shows the Resurrection of Jesus, with Christ emerging from the empty tomb...
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    Antique 17th Century European Baroque Collectible Jewelry

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    Metal, Silver, Other

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  • A 17th century Roman Altar Cross after Guglielmo della Porta
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  • 17th Century Early Baroque Flemish Wood Carved Religious Figural Group
    Located in Vero Beach, FL
    This rare 17th century panel, carved in high relief, is museum quality and without doubt the work of an important Flemish master carver. It represents the biblical scene of Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem for the census. Multiple figures surround the center in a well balanced setting. Rich, deep color and great patina, which developed over about 400 years, make this piece of art exceptional. The panel is mounted on a later dusty rose velvet backing. Condition: Small part of backdrop on right is missing. Joseph’s left hand is missing. Measurements: Image size - 8 ½” W x 12 ¼” H x 2” D Back panel - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x ½” D Entire piece - 10 ¼” W x 14” H x 2 ½” D Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz.  
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  • Impressive Tabernacle, Italian Altar, 17th Century
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Italian tabernacle from the last quarter of the 17th century made in: mercury-gilt bronze, silver, enamel and ebony- This spectacular tabernacle du...
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  • 17th/ 18th Century Italian Baroque Marble Holy Water Font or Stoup
    Located in Buisson, FR
    Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered condition. Measures: H:10,5cm W:21,5cm D:19-26cm.
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  • Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
    By Europa Antiques
    Located in Madrid, ES
    Cross of caravaca XVII century. Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 15x6 cm. Good condition.
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