Collectibles and Curiosities on Sale

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 use...

Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the product...

Porcelain stoup, Italy, 1950s Found in a noble apartment. Intact, small signs of aging. Made and decorated entirely by hand. Difficult to find one in t...

Antique print titled 'The Marriage of Cana'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Paolo Veronese. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique Greek prayer beads, often referred to as "komboskini" or "chotki," are a form of prayer rope or string used in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition for counting prayers ...

Antique print, titled: 'P. Guilielmus Cuperus (…)' - Portrait of the Jesuit Willem (Guilielmus) Cuperus (1686 - 1741). Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: ...

Traditional religious plaster wall artwork of a church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with a...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Sépulture de Jésus-Christ’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Burial of Jesus...

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...

Antique print, titled: 'Majorinus Numida' Majorinus was a bishop of Carthage in dispute with Ceacilianus. He favored the so-called Donatist sect. Het died ca. 329 AD. The background to the controversy was the wave of persecutions of Christians by the Roman Emperor Diocletian. At that time some Church leaders - unwilling to endure torture or death and become martyrs - had been ready to take such acts as worshipping the gods of the old pantheon, considered idols by Christians, or surrendering church books and property to the imperial authorities. Such people became known as 'traditors' ("surrenderers"). One of these "traditors", named Caecilian, had returned to the fold of the Church once the persecutions ended, and was consecrated Bishop of Carthage and Primate of North Africa. Those of the faithful who refused to accept the authority of such a spiritual leader raised Majorinus as a rival bishop; however, Majorinus died shortly after being consecrated, and it fell to Donatus to take his place and continue the struggle. This rare print originates from: 'Historie der Kerken en Ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het Jaar onses Heeren 1688. Onzydig in 't Hoogduytsch beschreeven, door den Hoog-geleerden Heer Godfried Arnold, Voor deezen Hoog-Leeraar in de Historien tot Giesen. In het Neederduyts vertaald. Vercierd met verscheyde Koopere Plaaten door den Heer Romeyn de Hooghe.' (transl.: History of Churches and Heretics from the start of the New Testament until the year of our lord 1688 ...), by Godfried Arnold, Dutch edition published by Sebastiaan Petzold, Amsterdam 1701. This edition contains portraits of heretic figures, etched by the reknown Romeyn de Hooghe. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Romeyn de Hooghe' after an anonymous artist. Gottfried Arnold (pseud. Christophorus Irenaeus) was an important representative of the so-called radical Pietism, publicist, church historian and chants writer (so he was believed to have written the well-known Church song 'O Durchbrecher aller Bande'). Arnold studied theology in Wittenberg. From the Lutheran Orthodoxy he converted, through writings of Spener, to Pietism, associating later into a circle around the court preacher Sprögel, who was influenced by Jakok Böhm. Many medieval mystics were later re-issued by him. In addition he was clearly influenced by Grotius and the early enlightenment. His quest for the 'true' Christianity rightly brought him in the early Church. So he arranged an edition containing the sermons of the desert father Macarius. Arnold was a skilled patristicus, although he did not escape from the creation of an ideal image of the Christian life in the early Church, in his view a flowering time which ended with the reign of Constantine. His first study of the early Church ('Die erste Liebe der Gemeinen Jesu Christi') provided him a professor position in Gießen, a post which he soon left, disappointed by what he called the 'Ruhmsachtige Vernunftwesen des akademischen Lebens'. He continued as an individual scientist and he published books and poems. His main work is 'Unparteiischen Kirchen- und Ketzerhistorie' (1699-1700), of which this is the Dutch translation. He adapts in this study the reformatory decay theory, where the censure lies no longer with Constantine, but the post-Apostolic time. The decay is temporarily lifted with the Reformation, but occurres again soon, so that even the contemporary institutional Protestantism lies under the fire of his criticism. On the other hand he favours the 'Church of the spirit' that existed in all times (invisible) and is characterised by avoiding the world and asceticism. Not the orthodoxy, but the subjectivity of religious man...

Antique print, titled: 'Lussa dei sumpto violantur ab arbore pomo, Efficit hoc tacitis vipera saeua dolis.' This original antique print shows a scene from Genesis in the Old Test...

Antique bible print titled 'The Little Captive Maid'. This print most likely originates from an illustrated bible, published by J.M. Kronheim & Co, c...

Antique print titled 'Augustin en Habit Ordinaire dans la Maison'. Print of an Augustinian in white habit. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. ...

Antique print titled 'The Cowper Madonna'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

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...

Antique print titled 'Kloster St. Angelo bei Neapel'. View of a monastery near Naples, Italy. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 ...

Large antique print of Moses and the Burning Bush. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Antique print titled 'Religieuse Arménienne'. Print of an Armenian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: ...

Traditional religious plaster figure of baby Jesus Christ. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...

Antique print titled 'De Twee groote Synagogen der Hoogduitsche Jooden en het Oude-Zyds-Huiszitten-Aalmoesseniers-Huis van agteren, in 't verschiet'. Old print depicting two large large synagogues of German jews...

Antique print titled 'Painting'. Rare antique print showing painters and various figures including: a female figure holding palette and brushes in centre, with another female figur...

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...

Traditional religious plaster figure of a saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use,...

Antique print titled 'The Crucifixion'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Tintoretto. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Visitation de la Sainte Vierge.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary...

Pewter passover tray, Germany, 18th century. The outer rim has wriggle- work engraving of the order of the Seder service, along with a pair of birds fl...

Two religious images on one plate. Upper image 'Kiwasa idole des Virginiens'. Kiwasa, this Idol is placed in the temple of the town of Secotam, as the keeper of the king's dead c...

Antique religious print titled 'L'Ange du Seigneur descend dans la piscine des brebis pour la guerison des malades'. The Angel descending into the pool of Bethesda...

Large antique print of David Dancing Before the Ark. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Disciples d'Emaüs.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Disciples of Emmaus.' This print originates from...

Large antique print of the Flood or Deluge. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Antique print titled 'Madonna and Child with Angels'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Botticelli. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa ...

Antique print titled 'Arbore Genealogico'. Family tree of Muhammad. This print originates from 'Vita di Maometo cavata dagli autori arabi maometani (..)' by H. de Boulainvilliers. ...

Antique bible print titled 'The Shepherds of Bethlehem'. This print most likely originates from an illustrated bible, published by J.M. Kronheim & Co...

Antique print of a horse drawn float with religious figures. Double page with joined sheets and original folding lines. This print originates fro...

Large decorative antique 18th century 2-piece reliquary or monstrance case to hold a religious relic. This is a large case, 87cm high, 38cm wide and 20cm deep (34.3" x 15" x 7.9")...

Antique religion print depicting six Roman Catholic habits, rituals and ceremonies. Procession with holy oil, benediction of same, the Bishop's hand...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Adoration des Mages.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; The Adoration of the Magi.’ This print originates ...

Small yet heavy wall relief - Russian icon in cast bronze. It depicts a seated Virgin Mary holding a very young Jesus and an Angel holding a crucifix. It w...

Antique print titled 'Vue d'un temple Chinois : Le grand Kia-cheu de la Chine, ou Temple des Aïeux, préparé pour le Sacrifice solemnel, que les Chinois célébrent pour leurs Ancêtres'. Vue d'optique of a Chinese temple prepared for annual sacrifice held in honour of deceased ancestors, whose portraits are displayed around the temple. This is an optical print...

Large antique print of Noah's Offering. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Antique print titled 'Interieur d'un Temple d'Idoles tiré du Nieuhof'. View of the interior of a Chinese temple. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'....

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...

Traditional memorabilia metallic figure of virgin Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados. Made Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...

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

Traditional religious altar cloth artwork of a Spanish church. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent...

Very rare hand pair carved wooden reliquary shrines with wonderful decoration and color/gilding, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old re...

Traditional religious plaster figure of a saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use,...

Antique print titled 'Madonna Addolorata and Ecce Homo'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Luini. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique print titled 'Général des Moines de Saint Silvestre'. Print of a Sylvestrine Monk. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engrav...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Ancien Testament, Le Serpent d'Airain.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; The Bronze Serpent.’ This...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Nouveau Testament, Jérusalem et le Temple Détruits.’ This plate shows a scene from the New Testament; Jerusalem and the destroyed Temple.’ T...

Traditional religious signed plaster figure of a Saint. Made in traditional Catalan atelier, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...

An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two handgrips for moving it to the spot of the planned sacrifice. Carved by hand from a si...

Showing talent from an early age, Polish-born artist Zamy Steynovitz used rich, vibrant color in his works after a trip to South America in the 80s increased his interest in bright, ...

Traditional religious hand painted plaster figure of a Saint. Originally stamped. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1940. Olot has a long tradition i...

Antique print titled ‘Histoire Sainte, Ancient Testament, Ézéchias.’ This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; Hezekiah.’ This print originates from a rare set of plates sh...

Set of 3 traditional religious plaster figures. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...