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18th–19th Century Burmese Bronze Buddha in Bhūmisparśa Mudra
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Burmese bronze Buddha seated in bhūmisparśa mudrā - 'the earth-touching gesture' where the right hand reaches toward the ground and the left rests in the lap in meditation. The fig...
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18th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Italian Renaissance Polychromed Pope Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) polychromed small carved figure of Pope
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Chrome

Unique 18th c. German Manuscript Broadside – Virgin Mary Devotional Poem, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
significant for those interested in early modern religious art, manuscript culture, and the history of print
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Religious Items

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Paper

Early 19th-Century Jewish Wall Double Candle Holder with Deer Motif
Located in New York, NY
. Designed to hold two candles, this artifact likely played a role in religious or ceremonial practices
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Early 19th Century Polish Primitive Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Prie-Dieu with Carved Cross and Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a bedroom, chapel corner, or private study with this refined devotional antique kneeler crafted in France circa 1870 and shaped in the graceful Louis XV taste. Fashioned from r...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Crucifix - Gilt Bronze - Napoleon III - Serpent Sunburst Details
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This refined French Napoleon III–style crucifix is crafted in richly gilt bronze, displaying a magnificent glow and a beautifully aged patina. The figure of Christ is rendered with r...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

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Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of the Immaculate Virgin - Germany
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
craftsmanship suggests a skilled artisan influenced by Baroque religious iconography, possibly from a church or
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1820s German Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Plaster, Pine

Mary Magdalene in Penitence, Cast bronze relief, 16th/17th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Saint Mary Magdalene in Penitence Cast bronze relief Europe (presumably Spain), ca. 1600/ 17th century Dimensions: 11.3 × 7 cm. This finely cast bronze relief depicts Saint Mary Mag...
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17th Century Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, Cast bronze relief, 16th/17th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness Cast bronze relief Europe (presumably Spain), ca. 1600/17th century Dimensions: 11.5 × 7 cm This small rectangular gilt bronze relief, possibly intend...
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17th Century Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

French, 18th Century, Baroque Gilded Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina. France circa 1750. weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Iron

19th Century Wall Plate - Onyx Porcelain and Bronze Cloisonné - Holy Mary
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique religious wall plaque. Made of onyx and enamelled bronze, cloisonné technique
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

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Onyx, Brass, Enamel

Italian Situla 18th Century brass and zinc holy water bucket
By Jan van Mekeren
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Italian Situla, holly water bucket. The handle holds by 2 lion haeds. The situla depicting 5 columns connected with an arcade of 5 arches. Above the arches we see a band of scrolli...
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Late 18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Items

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Brass, Zinc

18th Century Alms Dish Lamb of God Italian Basin Bowl Brass Large
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
18th century large Alms dish of gold shiny brass depicting Lamb of God metaphor. In the center the Lamb of God set within a raised foliate boss and hatched band, The raised centre, ...
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18th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items

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Brass

18th Century French Giltwood Architectural Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A beautiful and towering French monstrance, measuring 37 inches tall. Hand-carved in the 1700s, the giltwood architectural piece is in the form of a G...
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18th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

French 18th Century Double Sided Lectern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 18th century iron lectern from France, intended to be used on the altar to display a large Bible during mass that the priest would read from. This is an instant conversati...
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Religious Items

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Iron

Large antique silvered bronze altar crucifix on wood cross and stand
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A large 19th-century Italian Baroque–style crucifix, crafted in silvered bronze and ebonized wood, mounted on a circular wooden base. Above the figure of Jesus Christ is a plaque ins...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

19th Century Brown’s Self-Interpreting Family Bible with Brass Clasps
Located in Dallas, TX
Preserve a piece of devotional history with this exquisite antique edition of Brown’s Self-Interpreting Family Bible, published circa 1880 and richly decorated in the Gothic Revival ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Religious Items

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Leather, Paper

Antique Monumental Gothic Parcel Gilt Polychromed Carved Oak Cross 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A monumental antique Gothic cross offers gilt highlighted foliate carved and polychromed cross, 19th century Measures - 57"h x 55.5"w x 1.5"d This monumental Gothic cross is intricat...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Oak

1920s Art Deco Cast Brass / bronze and Neon Crucifix.
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Art Deco Cast Brass / bronze and Neon Crucifix.,, Retains original neon, original finish and original wood case.
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century Italian Portable Travel Altar, c. 1730 Walnut Baroque Cartapesta
Located in Epfach, DE
Italian portable travel altar, c. 1730. Walnut case with cartapesta, scagliola and carved wood, complete with original accessories. This rare and beautifully preserved altar dates t...
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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Scagliola, Walnut

18th Century Silver Monstrance c. 1797–1799 Augsburg Neoclassical Gilt Lüders
Located in Epfach, DE
Augsburg silver sunburst monstrance, c. 1797–1799. Master: Jakob Hermann David Lüders This impressive late 18th century sunburst monstrance was crafted in Augsburg between 1797 and...
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1790s German Neoclassical Antique Religious Items

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Silver

French Hand Carved Oak Statue Of Saint John The Evangelist Circa 1550-1650
Located in Buisson, FR
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...
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16th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Oak

Antique Crucifix Holy Water Font French Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
accommodate pilgrims (accommodation and a church), as well as the establishment of religious orders by the
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

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Brass

18th-Century Polish Candle Holders – Primitive Judaica with Silvering Remnants
Located in New York, NY
, these pieces exhibit a well-worn patina, reflecting centuries of use in Jewish homes and religious
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Late 18th Century Polish Primitive Antique Religious Items

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Brass

Beautiful Pair of Antique Bronze Marble Sacred Heart Busts of Jesus and Mary
Located in Lisse, NL
A Pair of Early 1900s fine bronze & marble Sacred Heart busts. Jesus & Mary, A devotional duo in gilded bronze. This graceful pair of antique busts, crafted around the early 1900s, ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Sculpture of the Christ Child in Polychrome Plaster on Wood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
of wheat—symbols of the Eucharist—adding depth to its religious significance. This piece offers a
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Ceramic, Plaster, Pine

17th-Century Italian Processional Cross in Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
religious and artistic heritage of the period. The cross features intricate detailing, reflecting the skill
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17th Century Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Pair of 19th C. Italian Reliquaries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
religious significance. The symmetrical design, with elaborate flourishes and acanthus leaves extending
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Brass

Pair of 19th C. Italian Reliquaries
Pair of 19th C. Italian Reliquaries
$2,200 Sale Price / set
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Antique 1640 Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paten set; an addition to our diverse religious silverware collection This exceptional two piece
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1690s English Antique Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

17th-Century Alpine Wooden Christ Torso with Polychrome Traces
Located in Hamburg, DE
torso, likely from the Alpine region and dating to the 17th century, is a remarkable piece of religious
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16th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

17th Century French Carved Bleached Ebony Plaque "The Conversion of Saint Paul"
Located in Dallas, TX
or a similarly warm-toned hardwood. The religious relic is in excellent condition and adorns a rich
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Ebony

An Early Bezalel Hannukah Lamp, Jerusalem, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A classic early Bezalel School brass Hanukkah lamp, finely crafted with characteristic repoussé, applied elements, and architectural motifs. The front bench supports eight elongated ...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Antique Religious Items

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Brass

Early Pewter Hanukkah Lamp, Germany, 1732
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable and early example of 18th-century European Judaica metalwork, this pewter Hanukkah lamp—crafted in Germany in 1732—stands as a testament to both early Ashkenazic ritual ...
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1730s German Antique Religious Items

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Pewter

historical Christ cross made of silver, around 1850, hallmarked Naples Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Italy was a center for religious silver art at that time. Measurements approx.: height 11,61 in - 29,5
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Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Religious Items

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Silver

18th-Century Dutch Silver Yom Kippur Belt Buckle with Biblical Motifs
Located in New York, NY
arches, enhancing the sense of grandeur and religious reverence. Surrounding these figures are richly
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Late 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Silver

1820s French Wood Patinated Niche
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s French wood-patinated niche is an evocative architectural fragment that beautifully captures the neoclassical sensibilities of the early 19th century. Crafted with an eleg...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Wood

1820s French Wood Patinated Niche
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s French wood-patinated niche is an evocative architectural fragment that beautifully captures the neoclassical sensibilities of the early 19th century. Crafted with an eleg...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Wood

1820s French Wood Patinated Niche
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s French wood-patinated niche is an evocative architectural fragment that beautifully captures the neoclassical sensibilities of the early 19th century. Crafted with an eleg...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Wood

1820s French Wood Patinated Niche
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s French wood-patinated niche is an evocative architectural fragment that beautifully captures the neoclassical sensibilities of the early 19th century. Crafted with an eleg...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Spanish 16th C. Renaissance Wood Tabernacle, The Pelican in her Piety.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Spanish 16th Century Renaissance Ecclesiastical Wood Carved Tabernacle, The Pelican in her Piety. Magnificent polychrome and gilded wooden Tabernacle with a masterfully hand carved ...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Pine, Giltwood, Paint

French Medieval Carved Stone Panel Depicting A Madonna With Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful primitive medieval stone panel, depicting a Madonna with child France before 1600 Weathered and small losses
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16th Century French Medieval Antique Religious Items

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Stone

Italian 18th Century Pair Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrines
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare hand pair carved wooden reliquary shrines with wonderful decoration and color/gilding, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. ( to my opinion glass onc...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Glass, Wood

Spanish 17/ 18th Century Hand Carved Group of Baroque Winged Angel Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
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...
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Orthodox Icon of Jesus Pantocrator in silver and enamel, 1890s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning antique Orthodox icon, depicting Jesus Pantocrator. The icon is hand painted and covered in silver oklad, with the 84 Zolotnik Imperial hallm...
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1890s Baltic Belle Époque Antique Religious Items

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Silver, Enamel

French 19th Century Solid Brass Adjustable Bible Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large decorative brass Bible stand from a Catholic church, 19th century. This versatile antique book stand has the ability to lay flat or to be used at adjustable angles. The detai...
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19th Century French Other Antique Religious Items

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Brass

1928 French Gothic Revival Wooden Pulpit
Located in High Point, NC
This 1928 French Gothic Revival wooden pulpit captures the dramatic architectural spirit of the style, blending ecclesiastical form with finely crafted details. Constructed from soli...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Important Spanish Solid Silver Altar Cross – 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
nails (Cristo de Tres Clavos), a representation deeply rooted in Spanish religious artistry. Bearing an
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16th Century Antique Religious Items

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Sterling Silver

Russian Icon “Mother Of God, Joy Of All Who Sorrow” Brass Oklad on Wood
Located in Nuernberg, DE
19th Century Russian Icon with Oklad — Mother of God “Joy of All the Afflicted” A beautiful 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting the Mother of God “Joy of All the Afflicted”...
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Late 19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Silver Plate

Late 17th-Century Bronze Corpus Christi, Baroque period
Located in Bilzen, BE
Late 17th-Century Bronze Corpus Christi Finely cast bronze figure of Christ crucified, dating from the late 17th century (circa 1680–1700). Executed in the Baroque style with express...
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

17th/ 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Tabernacle with Sunburst
Located in Buisson, FR
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...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figure with Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful angel figure with candle holder. Beautiful traces of the original paint and gilding visible, Italy, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, losses and old repairs More pictures availa...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Orthodox Icon depicting Transfiguration of Christ, 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an Antique Orthodox Icon depicting the Transfiguration of Christ, a significant event in the Gospels where Jesus's divine nature was revealed to three o...
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19th Century Serbian Balkan Antique Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

Sculpted And Gilded Statue Of Saint Augustine, 18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
religious sculpture typical of southern German and Austrian workshops in the early 18th century. The
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Early 18th Century German Folk Art Antique Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century Nino With Intricate Metal Gloria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
deep personal faith, offering a vivid glimpse into 19th-century Guatemalan religious life.
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19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items

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Metal

1600s Tuscan Holy Water Font in Carrara Marble, Baroque Marble Basin
Located in Firenze, IT
An exceptional 17th-century Tuscan holy water font, finely carved from luminous Carrara marble, this Baroque marble basin exemplifies the craftsmanship and devotion of Italy’s sacred...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Carrara Marble

Early 19th Century Green Painted Household Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century green-painted household shrine, or niche, in Directoire neoclassical style (circa 1795-1815). Used for lighting candles or placing statue of saint. Original green ...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

Large 18th Century Golden Wood Statue Of A Holy Bishop Removable Miter
Located in Charmes, FR
Statue in gilded wood with its removable miter or bare head Minimal losses reported and patina of time Accident to one hand (he must have been holding a stick)
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items

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Wood

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Antique Religious Items For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique religious items for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and silver, all antique religious items available were constructed with great care. Antique religious items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique religious items bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Spanish School, Bezalel Art School and Sylvain Norga each produced beautiful antique religious items 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.

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