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Antique Altar Cloth

19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot features two Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, remarkable examples of sacred
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths
$1,200 Sale Price
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H 25.2 in W 58.27 in D 0.4 in
AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS in velvet embroidered with gold and silver thread
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Velvet

Antique AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS
AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS
$3,904 / set
W 25.2 in L 58.27 in
19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot comprises four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th to early 20th century
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths
$300 Sale Price
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H 20.48 in W 37.41 in D 0.4 in
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, representing the rich
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
$450 Sale Price
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H 10.63 in W 11.42 in D 0.4 in
19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot comprises three altar cloths of Portuguese origin, dating from the 19th century, and
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This collection consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, each representing
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
$750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 25.6 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / religious banners / fabric / Antique / Religious Two antique catholic altar
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Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Fabric, Velvet

19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot comprises five Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, each representing
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
H 24.81 in W 14.97 in D 0.4 in
19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot presents a set of four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, which
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 0.4 in
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot features five Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, exemplifying the exquisite
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19th Century Antique Altar Cloth

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Wood

Antique 19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 0.4 in
Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral
Located in Ferrara, IT
, wall hanging, or altar cloth, denoting wealth and status. The vibrant silk threads in hues of burgundy
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Late 19th Century Turkish Antique Altar Cloth

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Wool

Antique Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral
Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral
$4,684
H 104.73 in W 74.81 in D 0.04 in
Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel Kashmir c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
, altar cloths, or decorative throws, their primary role was to signal wealth, refinement, and devotion
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Altar Cloth

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Wool

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
$4,564
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
$4,564
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
$4,564
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
$4,564
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Rites – Old 1734 Catholic Engraving of Holy Week
Located in Langweer, NL
candlesticks, altar cloths, and sacred images framing the scene. The congregation includes individuals from
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1730s Antique Altar Cloth

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Paper

Stained Glass of the Presentation in the Temple. Low Countries, circa 1520 A.D.
Located in London, GB
priest in a cowled robe holding the Christ Child, who sits on a cloth-draped altar. To the left, a male
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16th Century Antique Altar Cloth

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
symbols of sanctity and purity: lilies, rosary beads, devotional books, and the deep red cloth of an altar
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Early 20th Century German Antique Altar Cloth

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Paper

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Antique Altar Cloth Sections
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Set of Three Silk with Gold Metalic Embroidered Alter Clothes, See photos for emboridery details. Could be used for Window Valances or made into handsome pillows.
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19th Century European Antique Altar Cloth

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Gold

Dean of Westminster Bringing the Crown for the Coronation of George IV
By James Stephanoff
Located in New York, NY
Rich Cope, Bringing the Crown from the Altar on a Cushion of Cloth of Gold" at the Coronation of George
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1820s Realist Antique Altar Cloth

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Engraving

A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)
Located in Austin, TX
A large Japanese temple altar cloth, known as an uchishiki. Made of finely woven silk brocade
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19th Century Japanese Antique Altar Cloth

Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by VICKI SHIBA Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth A ceremonial cloth
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Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Altar Cloth

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Silk

Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth
Located in Fukuoka, JP
its craftsmanship. The altar cloth is emblazoned with a pair of imperial dragons soaring amidst
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Altar Cloth

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Gold

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one piece, or composed of two
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
silver, the firm made small wooden decorative items to include Barometers and altar cloths for churches
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Altar Cloth

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Brass

17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th Century Altar Cloth Fragments Framed in a bois dore frame with green behind glass Made of hand
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Metallic Thread

Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet Khaden
Located in Point Richmond, CA
evokes joy and serenity. This composition refers to silk patchwork geometric altar cloths that were
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Altar Cloth

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Wool, Cotton

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
(front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Porcelain

17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal. The panel may be in one piece, or composed of two
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Porcelain

17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude)
Located in New York, NY
representations of the Señora de la Soledad, represents a sculpted depiction of the Virgin set atop an altar
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique reen and gold ecclesiastical embroidery altar cloth or banner. Woven silk textile with
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19th Century Italian Regency Antique Altar Cloth

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Metallic Thread

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18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
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18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Altar Cloth

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Table Mirror
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs
Located in Essex, MA
Period Russian neoclassical table with original planter insert. Attributed to Heinrich Gambs. Ebony and figured birch, brass inlay. Top bearing family monogram. Original ormolu mount...
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Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Altar Cloth

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional Dutch marquetry walnut toilet mirror with flower inlays in bone and woods. Original colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted ...
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1730s Dutch Antique Altar Cloth

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Walnut

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
$3,514
H 32.75 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
Head of the Virgin
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Private Collection, Paraguay. This unpublished Head of the Virgin is a new addition to the rich corpus of paintings by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. While the artist freque...
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18th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

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Oil, Canvas

17th Century French Old Master Oil Painting Classical Robed Semi Nude Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
17th century French School circle of Nicolas Poussin (French 1594-1665) "Figures in Arcadia" oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, England co...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

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Oil, Canvas

Early 17th Century School of Peter Paul Rubens “The Holy Family” Oil on Canvas
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely incredible early 17th century oil on canvas painting representing Holy Family-Virgin Mary, St.Joseph, St. Elisabeth, John the Baptist and Baby Jesus. Sir Peter ...
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Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Canvas

Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain Bucket Vase, Famille Verte
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Beautiful big bucket vase with two steel handles, Famille verte. Excellent decorated with women and young boys in a walled garden and princess on horseback. Elegant precious Chinese...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Altar Cloth

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Myth of Ganymede riding astride Zeus as an eagle oil on canvas
Located in Hudson, NY
Ganymede was a Trojan prince in Greek mythology, known for his compelling beauty. Because of his alluring good looks, Ganymede was abducted by Zeus to serve as cup-bearer in Olympus....
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Early 19th Century Italian School Antique Altar Cloth

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Canvas, Oil

Saint Jerome, Antwerp, 16th century, circa 1550, cercle of Lambert Van Noort
Located in PARIS, FR
Saint Jerome in the desert Cercle of Lambert Van Noort (1520-1571, Antwerp) Antwerp School, mid-16th century Oil on oak panel. Dimensions: panel h. 69 cm (27.16 in), l. 52.5 cm (20.6...
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16th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

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Oil, Wood Panel

Antique Painting Grape and Melon Eaters After Bartolome Murillo 18th Century
By Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Spanish oil on canvas painting after Bartolome' Esteban Murillo, depicting two peasant boys eating grapes and melon, Circa 1780 in date.  It features a ...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Canvas

17th Century by Mexican Maestro Virgin of Solitude Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
17th Century Mexican Maestro Title: Virgin of Solitude Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 165 x 123 cm - with frame 194 x 152 cm Black painted, carved, sculpted and gui...
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

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Canvas, Oil

Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Jerome. Oil on slatted panel. Surroundings of KEY, Willem. 16th century. With monogram (illegible) and dated (right ear of the saint). Oil on oak panel showing a thin, elderl...
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Altar Cloth

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Other

18th Century Polychrome Delft Oil and Vinegar Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century polychrome Delft oil and vinegar stand in Imari flower decorations.
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Altar Cloth

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Delft

The Resurrection of Christ
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: with “Mr. Scheer,” Vienna, by July 1918; where acquired by: Jindřich Waldes, Prague, 1918–1941; thence by descent to: Private Collection, New York Literature: Rudolf K...
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15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

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Tempera, Panel

"The Triumph of Bacchus" after Diego Velázquez, Signed M. De Saivin 1897
By Diego Velã¡zquez
Located in Tarzana, CA
The Triumph of Bacchus" late 19th century oil painting on canvas after Diego Velázquez. Signed and dated: M. De Saivin, 1897 Dimensions: Canvas: 35.5" x 48" (90 cm x 122 cm) Fr...
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1890s Spanish Antique Altar Cloth

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Canvas, Wood

18th Century by Giuseppe Bonito The Painter s Studio or Allegory of Painting
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Giuseppe Bonito (Castellammare di Stabia, Italy, 1707 - Naples, Italy, 1789) Title: The Painter's Studio or Allegory of Painting Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 40.5 ...
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Altar Cloth

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Canvas, Oil

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Antique Altar Cloth For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique altar cloth for your home. An antique altar cloth — often made from wood, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique altar cloth — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique altar cloth is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Arts and Crafts and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique altar cloth has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Europa Antiques are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Altar Cloth?

An antique altar cloth can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,319, while the lowest priced sells for $256 and the highest can go for as much as $360,000.