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Antique Baroque Style 14K Yellow Gold Silver Backed Cross
Located in New York, NY
religious pieces. This cross is very likely late eighteenth-early nineteenth century, hand chiseled. An
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19th Century Baroque Antique Religious Crosses

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Cross Holy Water Font Wall Panel
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique religious French champlevé enamel bronze cross and holy water font, mounted to an
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Religious Crosses

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Set of Three 18th Century Spanish / Talavera Apothecary Jars or Albarelos
By Talavera de la Reyna
Located in Madrid, ES
albarelos would feature crests or coats-of-arms associated with various religious orders. The heraldic cross
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18th Century Spanish Antique Religious Crosses

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Ceramic

Hospitaller Nun in Post-Rhodes Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
the iconic white Maltese cross, symbolizing her religious commitment and service within the Order. Her
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1790s Antique Religious Crosses

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Paper

Antique Japanese Buddhist Hell Scenes Print: Vivid 19th-Century Depictions
Located in Langweer, NL
global context, appealing to collectors interested in religious iconography, cross-cultural exchange, or
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1880s Antique Religious Crosses

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Paper

Medieval African Processional Cross
Located in New York, NY
In Ethiopia, the cross as a Christian symbol has been developed with more variety of form than
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18th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Antique Religious Crosses

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Metal, Wire

18th Century Hand Cross, Ethiopia
Located in New York, NY
. Ethiopian hand crosses are coveted by collectors of medieval art, religious art and tribal art for their
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Late 18th Century Ethiopian Antique Religious Crosses

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Wood

18th Century Ethiopian Processional Cross
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ethiopian cross, exquisitely carved from a single piece of wood around the year 1700
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18th Century Ethiopian Antique Religious Crosses

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Wood

Antique Cast Iron Crucifix Cross French 19th Century Victorian Large
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous large antique 19th century French ornate cast iron religIous cross, ideal as art for
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Religious Crosses

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Iron

Cross
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful old iron cross with decorative zinc palmettes and balls
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19th Century Argentine Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Cross
Cross
$1,440
Wood Carved Cross
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a really nice carved cross from France. It is most likely walnut. It is very attractive
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19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Walnut

Large Polychromed Cross
Located in Houston, TX
Large polychromed Belgian cross with quatrefoil design. Established in 1979, Joyce Horn
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19th Century Belgian Antique Religious Crosses

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Paint, Wood

Cast Iron Cross
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A cast iron crucifix, French, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Iron

Large Zinc Church Cross
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Zinc Church Cross
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19th Century Antique Religious Crosses

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Zinc

French Cast Iron Cross
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique French Cast Iron Cross
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19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Iron

18th C French Monastery Cross
Located in Woodbury, CT
We typically do not buy religious items, but this one was truly compelling. Beautifully patinated
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18th Century and Earlier French Folk Art Antique Religious Crosses

Iron cross from a church
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully delicate iron cross from the top of a church in Argentina.
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19th Century Argentine Antique Religious Crosses

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Iron

19th Century Hanging Wall Cross
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
Macan very decorative hardwood hanging wall cross, profusely inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting
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Mid-19th Century Asian Antique Religious Crosses

Monumental 19th Century Charred Cross
Located in Seattle, WA
Masterfully constructed, beautifully carved and charred, this large cross has beautiful fluting and
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19th Century American Antique Religious Crosses

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Wood

Late 18th Century Cross on Orb
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome wooden cross mounted on chip carved wooden orb. Circa 1780. New iron stand. Cross and orb
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Religious Crosses

19th French Cross In Rock Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Cross In Rock Crystal with beautiful period gilt bronze Louis Philippe
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19th Century Antique Religious Crosses

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Rock Crystal

Processional Cross Silver 17th Century Spain
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Cross is decorated with gilt stylized branches, it is based on a ball and a twisted handle
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18th Century and Earlier Spanish Antique Religious Crosses

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Sterling Silver, Vermeil

19th Century Station of the Cross
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wood and composition with original paint. Attractive wear and faded colors due to its age. Total width including extended boards is 28.75".
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19th Century Antique Religious Crosses

Antique French Ornate Rococo Standing Crucifix Cross
Located in Newberry, SC
Item #: 12-712-0 Antique French Ornate Rococo Standing Crucifix Cross
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Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Metal

Antique French Ornate Standing Cross Crucifix Lamb
Located in Newberry, SC
Comment:

This outstanding standing crucifix is in such good condition that it probably was kept under a glass globe for much of its life. Don't miss this beautiful pie...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Metal

Antique French Art Nouveau Standing Cross Crucifix
Located in Newberry, SC
Comment:

Beautiful Art Nouveau details and a nice weight make this a great piece for your collection!

Origin:

France

Date:...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Metal

17th Century, Italian Metal Cross on Marble Base
Located in Houston, TX
While traveling in Italy, we hoped to find one-of-a-kind pieces like this 17th century metal cross
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17th Century Italian Antique Religious Crosses

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Marble, Metal

Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Silvered Cross, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Great quality micro mosaic with Venetian scenes, Mounted on silvered bronze, Italian, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Italian Grand Tour Antique Religious Crosses

Antique Russian 19 th c Orthodox Bronze Cross
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large 19 th c Russian Orthodox Bronze Crucifixion.
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19th Century Russian Classical Roman Antique Religious Crosses

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Bronze

Large 15th Century Large Procession Cross, Gilt Copper, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Large 15th century cross, gilt copper, Italy probably the region of Abruzzo. Cross with terminals
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Crosses

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Copper

Italian Baroque 18th Century Rock Crystal True Cross Reliquary Relic
Located in London, GB
A magnificent 18th Century Baroque Gilded bronze Cross, with a rock crystal true cross relic
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Crosses

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Gold Plate

Antique French Painted Processional Wood Cross from a Convent in France
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful, antique wooden cross was once part of a larger, processional piece used in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Acrylic, Wood

First Station of the Cross Jesus is Condemned to Death
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A stunning representation of the first station of the cross, where Jesus is condemned to death. Two
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Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Oak

Antique Copper Art Deco Standing Crucifix Cross Roses FREE SHIPPING*
Located in Newberry, SC
Item #: 12-716-0 Antique Copper Art Deco Standing Crucifix Cross Roses
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Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Religious Crosses

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Metal

Two Early 18th Century French Carved and Gilded Stations of the Cross
Located in Fairhope, AL
Two carved and gilded 18th century religious plaques from France. These can be purchased as a pair
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18th Century Antique Religious Crosses

Polychrome Wooden Panel with Jesus on the Cross, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Polychrome wooden panel representing Jesus arm and Saint François d'Assise arm. Ivory Jesus. From a monastery.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Religious Crosses

18th Century Carved Italian Wooden Louis XV Christ on the Cross, 1750s
Located in Roma, RM
Superb wooden sculpture of Venetian origin, depicting the Christ on the cross. Of great
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1750s Italian Louis XV Antique Religious Crosses

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Elm

Set of Fourteen Belgian Hand Carved Oak Plaques "Stations of The Cross"
Located in Antwerp, BE
A complete set of exquisitely hand carved oakwood 19th century plaques "Stations of the Cross
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Crosses

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Oak

Italian Early 19th Century Walnut Prie Dieu with Marquetry Crosses on Doors
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very good looking walnut prie Dieu originating from Italy with three storage compartments.
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19th Century Italian Antique Religious Crosses

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Walnut

French Religious Louis XIV Period Fireplace circa 1680s in Limestone, France
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
bottom-leg piece of limestone, there is a Religious Cross ("Croix Religieuse": symbol of the
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Antique Religious Crosses

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Limestone

18th Century Religious Oil On Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
18th century oil on panel; depicting a religious scene at the cross with the three Mary's at the
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Religious Crosses

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Panel

Antique Hand Painted and Gilt Wood Religious Creche Reliquary Wall Shelf JHS
Located in Atlanta, GA
religious creche or wall hanging cabinet reliquary. This item would have displayed a cross or other
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Late 19th Century Antique Religious Crosses

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Wood, Paint

Cross
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carved wood cross with image of Christ under glass at centre.
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Early 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Crosses

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Cross
Cross
$6,000
Large 19th Century Wood Cross
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large wood cross from the 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Religious Crosses

19th century French Iron Cross
Located in Nashville, TN
Lovely French iron cross. Possibly a grave marker. would look lovely in a garden with climbing
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19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

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Iron

19th Century Stations of the Cross
Located in Fairhope, AL
I purchased a partial set of the stations of the cross in France. They are very attractive, The
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Religious Crosses

Polychromed Jesus Christ on a Wooden Cross INRI
Located in Cookeville, TN
We are offering you a detailed Jesus Christ on the cross with his crown. Beautiful original
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Crosses

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Lithuanian Gold, Green and Red Painted Cross
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century Lithuanian painted pine cross retaining the original red, green and gold paint. A
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Late 19th Century Lithuanian Antique Religious Crosses

19th Century Dutch Ebonized Wooden Cross with Bronze Christ
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique blackened wooden cross with bronze Christ and various brass ornament all around, in a good
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19th Century Dutch Antique Religious Crosses

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Brass, Bronze

Large 18th Century Sculpted Plaster of Jesus Christ on the Cross
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A superb 18th century example of Jesus Christ crucified on the cross. Figure has been sculpted from
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18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Crosses

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Plaster, Wood

Antique Belgian Plaster "Master" Altarpiece of Jesus Stations of the Cross
Located in Houston, TX
Truly a very special one of a kind religious piece, this large plaster relief features a
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Religious Crosses

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Acrylic, Plaster, Wood

Set of Three French White Porcelain Holy Water Fonts Bénitiers with Crosses
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Petaluma, CA
gold trim and gold crosses. They are all Porcelaine de Paris from the early 1900s. Displayed as a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Faience

Four Small Russian Imperial-Era Pendant Crosses, 19th Century
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A group of rare gilded Russian Orthodox pendant crosses from the era of the Romanovs of different
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19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Religious Crosses

Materials

Base Metal, Gilt Metal

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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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