Wood Religious Items

Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina. France circa 1750. weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden pedestal.

19th-Century Russian Orthodox Crucifixion Icon with Extensive Church Slavonic Inscriptions A deeply atmospheric and finely detailed 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Crucifixion of Christ, executed in the traditional Byzantine manner with extensive Church Slavonic inscriptions and an unusually decorative turquoise and gilt border evocative of cloisonné enamelwork. The icon presents Christ crucified upon a dark wooden cross, flanked by the mourning figures of the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Theologian, all rendered with elongated proportions and solemn devotional expression characteristic of Russian icon painting of the period. The arched upper register bears the title “Распятие Господне” Translated: “The Crucifixion of the Lord.” The cross plaque is inscribed with “І.Н. Ц.І.” The Church Slavonic equivalent of INRI, translating to the following: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” Above Christ appears the sacred Christogram. “ІС ХС” Translated: “Jesus Christ.” Additional inscriptions include: “ЦРЬ СЛВЫ” Translated: “King of Glory.” and likely: “СЫН БОЖИЙ” Translated: “Son of God.” The Virgin is identified by the traditional Greek abbreviation "MR. ΘΥ.” Meaning: “Mother of God.” while Saint John is inscribed. “СТЫ ИОАНН БОГОСЛОВ” Translated: “Saint John the Theologian.” The richly ornamented border with geometric floral motifs provides exceptional decorative presence, uncommon among more austere provincial examples. The reverse retains an old typed collection or import label reading, “Russian Icon of the Crucifixion, 14 in. by 12 in., 19th Century," along with an apparent 1971 import or inventory date stamp, suggesting the work entered the United States through an early dealer, estate, or ecclesiastical collection. Presented on traditional joined wood panel construction with horizontal butons. Surface wear, craquelure, scattered paint losses, edge wear, and age-related abrasions are present throughout and should be viewed as consistent with the devotional use, age, and authenticity of the icon rather than defects. These surfaces contribute to the deeply timeworn spiritual character prized in antique Orthodox icons...

An elegant antique French wall crucifix from the late 19th century, crafted in carved wood with refined Gothic detailing. The cross features a beautifully executed silvered Christ fi...

Very beautiful baroque baby Jesus with glass eyes, Spain, circa 1650-1750. Weathered,losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H:24,5cm W:8cm D:8cm

Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm

18th Century Religious Reliquary An arm reliquary (or bras-reliquaries) is a “speaking reliquary”—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to house. Beyond being a...

19th century mother-of-pearl crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on optical calcite. This is a crucifix reliquary from Jerusalem (which is written on the back), created ...

Truly medieval looking, little antique stool in the Gothic style. A striking rustic Gothic Revival stool, made in Spain in the early to mid-20th century. The thick circular pine sea...

An imposing and exquisitely detailed Neo‑Gothic wooden steeple from France, dating to the early 19th century, this architectural devotional piece captures the grandeur and verticalit...

A good and large, late 18th century, Greek, Eastern Orthodox hand-painted & gilded icon of three saints, circa 1780. This traditional Greek Orthodox icon is painted in the Byzantine...

Wonderful craftsmanship, solid oak Gothic Revival coat-rack. Anyone who has ever set foot in a Gothic (Revival) church or building will instantly recognize the stylistic elements re...

A remarkable early 17th century Upper Rhine hand-carved and Polychrome wooden Corpus Christi statue of Jesus Christ, German or Austrian, circa 1600. A large German Baroque carved li...

Lovely hand carved wooden Madonna with child with traces of old color. Despite of the fact this piece has several losses , she has a wonderful and strong expression and beautiful old...

Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...

Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact An arm reliquary (or bras-reliquaries) is a "speaking reliquary"—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to hou...

Superb Moscow School antique Russian vermeil silver and enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator, All Powerful, Sustainer of the World Moscow, 1848 The icon of Christ Pantocrator is one of ...

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull A rare Lifesize religious artifact of which we have never seen the like. Carved from pine wood with hand painted detail. This...

Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extraordinary one of kind masterpiece originally a prominent altarpiece fixture in a Catholic church, typically displaying a Santo or Jesus altar figure statue inside. Exceptionally executed throughout, parcel gilt polychrome painted, gessoed and carved wood two-piece architectural baldachin form, with dome top vaulted ceiling, raised on eight fluted Corinthian columns, over a shaped platform base with elaborate molded frieze, further raised on integral bracket risers in marbleized faux marble paint decorated finish. Breathtaking visually striking aesthetic, very fine quality craftsmanship, lavishly decorated with extraordinary detail throughout, even the unseen interior of the dome profusely decorated with the most intricate painstaking hand applied 24k gold leaf ornamentation, the exterior in brillant gilded finish, enhanced by beautifully aged warm rich dark patina! Dimensions: (approx) 45" Tall, 26.5" Wide, 26.5" Deep *Additional photos available upon request* Condition Report: A superb museum quality example, in overall very good antique condition, especially considering its 200 years old. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged distressed patina, authentic antique character and charm throughout, including scattered nicks, chips, losses, exposed gesso, fading, acrecetions, possible old touchups and restorations, all expected wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure. Overall strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. The floral dome painting likely later. Central hole and discoloration where altar figure was once placed. Overall a truly remarkable work of art! -- We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques and have a special place in our heart for them. We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman Empire reliquary monstrance, architectural salvaged building elements, church architecture model, apprentice prototype, baptismal font, sacristy liturgical items, sanctuary vessel, vestment chest, monastery refectory table, Gothic court cupboard...

Stunning and top quality carved Gothic cabinet from the late 1800s. An exceptionally refined wall-mounted cabinet in richly patinated oak, executed in a late 19th-century Gothic Rev...

Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...

Exquisite 19th-Century Guatemalan Niño Jesús (Infant Christ) Figure Hand-Carved Wood, Polychrome Gesso, Glass Eyes Spanish Colonial Style A striking and soulful 19th-century carved...

Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...

Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...

A hand crafted and rare example of an early to mid-19th century black Madonna figure. Dressing in its original embroidered silk gown with gold threaded tassels. Real hair, glass eyes...

Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a saint in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear...

Unique tabernacle with its original gilding. Great piece to display a small private collection. Beautiful decorated with a sunbusrt and acanthus leaves, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weath...

Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of St George and the dragon / wood / Antique A compelling 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint George and the Dragon, finely han...

Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts / wood / Antique A magnificent 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting The Twelve Great Feasts, exquisitely ha...

Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...

Stunning oak statue of Saint John the Evangelist. France circa 1550-1650 , Beautiful weathered oak. Christian tradition says that John the Evangelist was John the Apostle. He was on...

Russia / 18th century / Icon “The Holy Trinity” / wood / religious An evocative 18th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting “The Holy Trinity,” masterfully painted on wood in the t...

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...

Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint. weathered, small losses. Italy circa 1780  

An exceptional, museum quality very large 18th century Greek icon of the Pentecost. Egg tempera and gold leaf on wood, primed with gesso. Attributed to Mount Athos...

Antique large Gothic Revival wall bracket with carved acanthus leafs This handcrafted and hand-carved, Gothic Revival wall bracket is one of the largest we ever had the pleasure of offering. Together with the natural flowing and deeply carved, acanthus leafs and the Gothic rosettes around the upper rim it also has the most wonderful organic shape. The sheer size of this church relic, its striking design and its ancient patina makes it an absolute joy to own and look at. This is a great bracket for displaying a large saint statue...

Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief. This large size work of religious art dep...

Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era. This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...

Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon Moscow, 1853 Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...

Mid-Century Modern brass crucifix with an hand carved teak Jesus sculpture, 1950s Super elegant, very puristic and imposing Switzerland.

Stylish and meaningful fine work of art. This Christian work of art dates from the 1920s. Over the centuries wall crucifixes have been made in all kinds of sizes and shapes, but the...

A fine antique Russian icon of The Protection of the Mother of God, Pokrov Moscow School 19th century The Protection Icon depicts the Mother of God appearing above congregants a...

Burma, 19th century Kammavaca manuscript with case. Sixteen gilt and lacquer leaves with two gilt and lacquer book covers. Wood coated with lacquer, twelve lines to each leaf written...

Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and quality carved, antique Gothic mantle...

French 18th Century Religious wall decoration fragment of a monstrance reliquary featuring a carved and gilded sunburst on a wooden tabernacle plaque, fragment door. We see this exqu...

An antique Russian hand-painted icon depicting St. Nicholas, encased within a finely carved wooden shadow box frame. This devotional artwork, dating to approximately 1920, features a...

English Medieval Extremely Rare Church Pew Animal Carvings Pair of extraordinary animal carvings from the 15th century. A cat playing with a mouse and a dog with a bat wing in its p...

A truly exceptional pair of Memento Mori 'remember you must die' painted on board, these date to the 16th century and were originally housed in an North Italian Monastery, this incre...

18th-century silver Russian icon.

A fantastic oratory or tabletop altar from 18th century Portugal, made of carved, painted, and gilded wood taking the form of a small cabinet (where religious statuary would be displ...

Portuguese 18th century assemblage painting of Christ, likely an architectural fragment or retablo that would have hung in a church. Constructed of thick, wood panels the central vig...

19th century Russian icon painting Jesus Christ with finely detailed, hand-hammered silver and gold in a case of nutwood. Beautiful condition.

Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...

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...

Beautiful Hand carved group of winged angelheads. Wonderful traces of paint are visible and the wood has a gorgeous natural patina due to its high age Spain, circa 1650-1750 Weathere...

A scarce Baroque Period Spanish altarpiece retablo / reredo, by (attributed) Luis Salvador Carmona (1708-1767), depicting thorn crowned Christ crucified / Cristo crucificado hand carved, polychromed wood with forged iron nails, mounted on later plaque. This rare antique religious work / object of art, circa 1750, most likely commissioned by the Catholic Church of Spain, destined to be prominently displayed as an altarpiece / retablo or as part of a much larger reredo, directly behind the main altar at a Spanish or Continental European Catholic Church (French, Italian, Iberian, Portuguese) The Crucified Christ, displayed mounted on a later faded red fabric upholstered shaped backboard plaque with textured gilt border. The exceptional hand sculpted, carved, gessoed, polychrome painted figure depicting bloodied Jesus, with crown of thorns atop his head, only wearing a undulating shaped cloth around his loin, arms extended and feet crossed, spear head form iron nails through both. The verso covered in an old paper printed backing with metal hook hardware at top for wall hanging. Dimensions (approx): Overall: 22" High, 14.5" Wide, 3.25" Deep Figure only: 16" High, 10" Wide, 3" Deep Historical background: Artist: (attrib) Luis Salvador Carmona (1708, Nava del Rey – 1767, Madrid) was a Spanish Baroque sculptor who came from a family of artists, including uncle of Manuel Salvador Carmona. He was sent to be trained in Madrid in the workshop of Juan Alonso...

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...

Form and function make this piece of furniture unique. If a piece of furniture could be clever, this desk, bench, altar, pew, would go to the head of the Sunday School class. It is v...

Large Italian Late 18th century hand carved cherub figure Dimensions in inches: H 39” x W 24” x D 19” Age: 1790 Origin: Italy Condition: Aged Overview A stunning example of a late ...

Small minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x 2" wide and is in very good vintage condition. #4007