Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Italian 19th Century Giltwood Altar Piece with Cloudy Sun-Ray Motifs

About the Item

An Italian 19th century gilded wood richly carved altar stand. This Italian giltwood altar stand features exquisite cloud motifs in its top part with radiating sun-rays draping the back wall of the piece. The polygonal shape is decorated with mirrored panels and alternates mirrored ionic pillars. The back of this alter stand is carved as well echoing the cloudy sun-ray motifs in its top part and depicting the sacrificial lamp on an altar in its lower section. The craftsmanship and precision in the details shown on the treatment of this 19th century Italian piece is undeniable. This item would look great as a decoration perhaps on a mantel or an accent table, ideally placed in front of a mirror which would reflect the back side. You would be also inspired to add a small decorative piece, perhaps a statue in order to give back its original purpose to this altar piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Good condition with good amount of obvious wear and aging. Particularly on the right side, the last pillar is missing and the old nails are visible. Some of the glass is cracked. This does not offend the eye when taken as an ensemble. Look at photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Accessories #13491stDibs: LU87646541713

More From This Seller

View All
Early 19th Century Italian Cloudy Ray Sunburst
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Large Italian Cloudy Ray Sunburst of slightly concave shape.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Altar Sticks/Tall Gilded Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian, 19th century gilded altar sticks. This pair of antique Italian altar sticks are more than 3 ft tall and each feature a beautifully turned central column which has been lifted up on a triangular-shaped base and three curved bracket feet. There is nicely aged gilt and old paint remnants along their front sides. The backsides of these altars are unfinished, making them best used with backs to a wall. This pair of 19th century Italian altar sticks...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilded Wooden Reliquary with Angel Face
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 19th century painted reliquary. This reliquary features a gilded and carved angel face on the door. The sides are flanked with and lions faces with ring pulls. The general...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Wood Altar Sticks Made into Tall Table Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 19th century carved wood altar sticks made into table lamps. This pair of Italian table lamps have been fashioned from antique carved wood altar sticks. The altar sticks have nice fluted details with a decorative leaf motif and more of a triangular-shaped base. They are raised on carved wood bases which mimic their triangular bottoms. These Italian altar sticks table...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Altarsticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian late 18th, early 19th century gilded altarsticks. This pair of Italian good sized altarsticks features gilding on all sides. The central column is carved with delic...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tall Italian 19th Century Silver Gilt Candlesticks from Italian Church
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large-sized 19th century Italian candlesticks. This pair of antique candlesticks, circa 1850, were originally displayed in an Italian church and feature silver gilt over exquisite hand-carved wood bodies. Each candlestick is approximately 3 foot tall...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

You May Also Like

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a...
Category

Antique 1890s German Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This early 19th century Italian altar is made of worn painted wood and worn fabric details. This is a highly decorative altar for the unknown Catholic saint...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candlestick, Custom Shade, Now Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Italian Bronze Altar Candlestick, Custom Shade, Now Electrified A 19th-century Italian bronze altar candlestick is now elegantly transformed into a lamp with a custom shade and electrification. This finely cast piece features gilt angel heads and inset patinated vignettes of saints, resting on a triangular scroll-footed base. Standing at an impressive 48 inches high with the shade, this lamp is a striking addition to any interior. The lamp measures 35 inches high to the top of the socket and 32 inches high to the top of the bobeche of the candlestick. The custom portrait shade adds to its charm, measuring 14 inches high, 11 inches wide, and 5 inches deep. The sturdy triangular base measures 11 inches deep, providing a solid foundation for this historic piece. The lamp is composed of two items: the lamp base and the shade, both designed to complement each other beautifully. The bronze candlestick retains its original intricate detailing, highlighted by the gilt angel heads and saintly vignettes, while the custom shade adds a touch of contemporary functionality without compromising the antique's integrity. This electrified 19th-century Italian bronze altar candlestick lamp...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Indo - Portuguese Rosewood Altar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 19th-century Indo-Portuguese altar was masterfully crafted from rich rosewood and crowned with a beautifully carved crosses at the top. This exceptional piece exemplifies the ha...
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Other Religious Items

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Indo - Portuguese Rosewood Altar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 19th-century Indo-Portuguese altar was masterfully crafted from rich rosewood and crowned with a beautifully carved cross at the pinnacle. This exceptional piece exemplifies the...
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Other Religious Items

Materials

Rosewood

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...
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Recently Viewed

View All