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18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Way of the Cross
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
sacred art way of the cross of good pictorial quality. Framework for antique dealers and collectors
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Crosses

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Canvas, Wood

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Christ and Virgin, 1720
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
first canvas, depicting a religious subject Christ carrying the cross and Virgin of excellent pictorial
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1720s Italian Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Canvas

French Caribbean Shell Pictures with Birds, Flowers and Maltese Cross
Located in Downingtown, PA
design depicts a central religious crown surmounted by a cross, and, below a heraldic Maltese Cross with
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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Shell

Unusual Late 18th Century Oak Confiturier from France
Located in Dallas, TX
also a religious figure carrying the cross, having fallen to his knees, while an angel helps him hold
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Religious Crosses

Early 19th C. Italian Carved Rustic Bench "Ave Maria"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
phrase "Ave Maria". This religious inscription, couples with the crosses, indicates that the bench may
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Early 19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Painted Doors as Wall Hanging Decoration, circa 1828
Located in Round Top, TX
. The painted details in the top panels have a religious motif of the cross and a heart surrounded by a
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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Religious Crosses

17th Century French Period Louis XIII/Louis XIV Transitional Enfilade Buffet
Located in Birmingham, AL
, conveying inner visions of the spiritual life. Other religious motifs are the central cross, numerous carved
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Religious Crosses

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Oak

Gaêtan Dumas, Study of Mountain Shepherds , Pencil Ink Drawing on Paper, 1906
By Gaêtan Dumas
Located in London, GB
. Here, two shepherds guide their flock through the perils of a mountain pass hiking by a religious
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pencil

19th Century French Polished Iron Garden Cross with Virgin Mary
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique cross was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large iron religious item
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Iron

19th Century, French Polished Iron Catholic Cross with Virgin Mary Mourning
By Alfred Corneau
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique cross was crafted in France, circa 1870. The large iron religious item
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron

Large French 19th Century Religious Iron Cross
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large French 19th Century Religious Iron Crosss
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Brass Christ Cross, 1880s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Gilt Ornament religious cross from the 1880s with the christ representing in the center. Tripod
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Spanish Giltwood Religious Church Processional Altar Cross
Located in Forney, TX
cross. Spanish, 19th century, the most impressive religious antique in brilliant gilded wood, gesso and
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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Antique Vintage French Ebonized Religious Holy Crucifix Bronze Christ Cross Inri
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a well-cast patinated dark bronze religious figure
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19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Cross of the 19th Century with Relics of the Religious: Antonio María Claret
Located in Madrid, ES
CROSS OF THE XIX CENTURY WITH RELICS OF THE RELIGIOUS: Antonio María Claret y Clará CROSS OF THE
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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

17th CENTURY CROSS
Located in Madrid, ES
17TH CENTURY CROSS BEAUTIFUL 17TH CENTURY CROSS IN BRONZE AND OLIVE WOOD. MEASURES: 11X5 CM CM
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17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Cross
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Antique bronze cross.
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19th Century Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century cross. It is made in silver metal and measures: 11x7 cm. Good condition.
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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Orthodox Cross
Located in Madrid, ES
details and vibrant enamel work depicting religious scenes and symbols. This cross is not only an object
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1850s Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Cross of 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
17th CENTURY CROSS BEAUTIFUL 17TH CENTURY CROSS IN BRONZE AND OLIVE WOOD. MEASURES: 11X5 CM CM. IN
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17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Cross 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze cross 18th century. The cross is very well preserved and has several scenes about the life
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18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Cross of Jerusalem, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of Jerusalem 19th century. XIX century Jerusalem cross ancient xix century Jerusalem cross
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19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century. Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century
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17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Spanish 17th Century Bronze Cross
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful 17th century bronze cross from Barcelona. Stunning patina.
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17th Century Spanish Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

14 Stations of the Cross, c 1900 Florentine Italy Lithograph Carved Wood Cross
Located in Firenze, Toscana
A complete set of 14 stations of the cross. Found in Florence, Italy. Hand carved top with cross
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

French 19th Century Cast Iron Cross
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a lovely French 19th century cast iron cross. It has a cherub face at the intersection of
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19th Century French Other Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron

Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Ethiopian Coptic Processional Cross, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This intricate Ethiopian processional cross exemplifies a style unique to the region's Coptic
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Cast Iron Cross
Located in Eindhoven, NL
19th century heavy cast iron crucifix grave marker with lots of detail. Decorated with roses and leaves.  
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century Cross With Christ Crucified
Located in Madrid, ES
Large 18th Century Cross With Christ Crucified LARGE CROSS ENTIRELY CARVED IN GOLDEN WOOD WITH
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Late 18th Century Antique Religious Crosses

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Wood

19th Century Station of the Cross Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Station of the cross number five has been artfully rendered on canvas by a talented painter, then
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

French Tramp Art Cross on Pyramid Base
Located in Austin, TX
A Tramp Art cross on a pyramid base from France, circa 1900, featuring a fine patina and decorative
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Early 1900s French Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Wood

Antique Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vietnamese or Southern Chinese Catholic Latin Cross, hardwood inlaid with Sea Snail shell from the
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19th Century Vietnamese Other Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Shell, Hardwood

17th Century Spanish Boxwood Christ on the Cross
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish boxwood Christ on the cross.
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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Boxwood

Monumental Rustic 19th Century Carved Wood Church Cross
Located in Forney, TX
A massive nine foot tall by five foot wide rustic European antique ecclesiastical cross. Hand
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19th Century European Black Forest Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Nouveau Copper Brass Cross Crucifix
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau copper and brass alter cross with silver tone Jesus and sacred heart.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Brass, Copper, Spelter

Russian Orthodox Gilded Bronze Cross Icon 19th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Bronze Cross Icon 19th Century
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19th Century Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Crosses

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Iron

French Medieval Gothic Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village. France, circa
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Marterl, miniature Wayside Cross Figurine Vintage, Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Old Marterl, miniature wayside cross with Madonna/Mother of God, deer, hand-painted with cold paint
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Iron Village Cross
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French Restauration period wayside cross is constructed of cast iron and features intricate scrolling in
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Imperialist style. The crucifix is composed of cast and patinated bronze and depicts Jesus on the cross with
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Late 19th Century Ukrainian Victorian Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Silvered Crosses with Coral and Precious Stones
Located in London, GB
This excellent set of crosses comes from the Greek Orthodox artistic tradition, the extremely
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Early 19th Century Greek Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Coral, Silver

Christ Carrying the Cross, Oil on Copper, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ carrying the cross. Oil on copper. XVII century. Oil painting on copper that represents one
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Copper, Other

Antique Ornately Cast Bronze Russian Orthodox Christian Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique cast and patinated bronze cross is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Russia
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Holy Water Font Cross - Cloisonné and Onyx
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique wall cross, holy water vessel. Onyx with cloisoné bronze. The cross is in good
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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel

Antique Hand-Carved Wood Painted Mexican Cross with Floral Motif - Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
religious significance with vibrant folk art. The cross features a hand-carved design with intricate details
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Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Wood, Paint

A 17th century Roman Altar Cross after Guglielmo della Porta
Located in Leesburg, VA
A 17th century Roman altar cross after Guglielmo della Porta Approximate size: 67 x 27 cm The
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Crosses

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Large French Cross of Cast Iron with Floral Vine Pattern
Located in Austin, TX
A large French cross of cast iron with featuring a decorative foliate design with roses and ivy on
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Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Baroque Reliquary of the Holy Cross in Gilded Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
An elaborately carved Baroque reliquary of the holy cross, made in Strasbourg, France in the late
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Wood

Antique Crucifix Stand - Silver Plated Jesus Christ - Wood Carved Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique crucifix. The cross is made of black lacquered wood, with beautifully refined
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Early 1900s French Antique Religious Crosses

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Brass, Nickel

Ebony Wood and Gilt Bronze Reliquary Altar Cross After Giambologna
Located in Leesburg, VA
) The present altar cross features a gilt bronze crucifix cast after a model by Giambologna, originally
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1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Cloisonne Champleve Wall Cross on Wooden Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful cross with holy water font recipient was created in France, circa 1880. The large
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Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Marble, Bronze

Large Superb Quality 19th Century English Cast Bronze Alter Cross
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An outstanding 19th century solid cast phosphor bronze alter cross in the form of Fleur-de-lis
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Catholic Altar or Procession Cross - Crucifix in Gilt Bronze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A gilded bronze alloy early 20th century Processional Cross. On the obverse a central Corpus
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Stunning Jugendstil Era Crucifix Christ on Stylized Gothic Revival Bronze Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good size crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art. If you are looking for an
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Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Religious Crosses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique religious crosses for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique religious crosses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Antique religious crosses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique religious crosses bearing Baroque or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Interi, Limoges and Porcelaine de Paris each produced beautiful antique religious crosses that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

Questions About Antique Religious Crosses
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether cross jewelry is religious depends on the wearer's beliefs and intentions. For many people, the cross is a symbol of Christianity and wearing jewelry that features a cross is a sign of faith. However, crosses can also have a secular meaning. For example, cross necklaces and earrings are a staple of Goth-style fashion. Shop a large collection of jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, you can wear a cross if you're not religious. There are no rules when it comes to jewelry, so people are free to wear anything that appeals to them. Although some crosses symbolize Christianity, cross necklaces, earrings and other jewelry featuring the shape have become associated with various style subcultures, such as Goth and rocker chic. Shop a large selection of cross jewelry on 1stDibs.

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