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Carved Relief of the Consecration of the Holy Body of Christ
Located in Round Top, TX
Spanish 17th century carved wood relief of the Consecration of the Holy Body of Christ in the
Category
Antique 17th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Domestic Altar, Alabaster and Wood, Possibly Malines ‘Mechelen’ Mid-16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
stucco frame. Possibly, school of Malinas, towards the middle of 16th century.
Carved alabaster plate
Category
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Alabaster
Carved In Relief Tibetan Buddhist Temple Shrine Plaque with Figures 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Carved In Relief Tibetan Buddhist Temple Shrine Plaque with Figures 20thC
Measures - 12 5/8" x 10
Category
20th Century Asian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Carved Statue of Buddhist Monk, Edo Period, circa 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Antique Japanese carved statue of a Buddhist monk, Edo period, circa 18th century. Carved from wood
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
17th Century Italian Baroque Basement Painted and Gilt Wood Sculpture Stand 1661
Located in Milano, MI
17th century polychrome painted basement, rectangular shaped hand-realized in poplar wood
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Spruce
19th Century Italian Antique Reliquary in Silvered and Gilded Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique reliquary made of carved gilded and silvered wood. Religious article of
Category
Antique 1840s Italian Religious Items
Materials
Poplar
A Wooden Dreidel, Jerusalem 1920-1930
Located in New York, NY
A Classic Wooden Dreidel made in Jerusalem between 1920-1930.
This dreidel is hand-carved and made
Category
Vintage 1920s Israeli Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Tall Santo Mother and Child
Located in Troy, MI
This hand carved and painted Madonna and child probably originates from an Italian or Spanish
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Impressive Mother and Child Santos
Located in Culver City, CA
Large Santo with hand carved wood body, rare ivory face and hands, original paint, holding a child
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Ivory
18th Century Statue of Saint Francis of Xavier
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and very handsome Spanish 18th century statue of Saint Francis of Xavier in carved
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Limewood Crucifix of the 16th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Depiction of Christ at the cross, carved out of limewood with a natural finish. The wood shows some
Category
Antique 16th Century European Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wood
English Ecclesiastical Lectern in the Gothic Style
Located in Austin, TX
, featuring one side with slanted stand with support rest for a book, the whole with carved Gothic designs, on
Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Oak
Amazing Arma Christi, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
carved in wood. With all its original paint still intact, sections include a corpus Christi, tools and
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Antique 1850s German Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Reliquaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Italian container for relics, usually religious remains or objects.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Italian Santo
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved figure with unusual painted shoes, original dress and gilded sleeves, detailed face, and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Paint, Wood, Fabric
$5,500
Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 17th century life size carved bust of a bishop. Powerful sculpture, well patinated, most
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Virgin Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely Mexican vrgin santo with beautifully carved face, hands and feet. Fabric arms and layers of
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint, Fabric
$2,750
17th Century Flamish Puttis
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful 17th century Flamish puttis, later polychrome
Provenance: Capucijnenklooster Brugge
Flamish oakwood.
Category
Antique 17th Century Belgian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
$11,251 / set
18th Century Madonna and Child Figure
Located in London, GB
minds into wonder. This hand carved religious figure is one of those objects. Its hand worn surface
Category
Antique 1750s Unknown Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Italian 18th Century Baroque Ornaments with Angel Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved wooden ornaments with angel heads, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered.
Measurement
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large 18th Century Northern European Saint Statue
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large wonderfully hand-carved wood statue of a saint holding a bible with a stag or reindeer at
Category
Antique 18th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Christ of Ressurection, France Early 17th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Resurrection Christ, carved in the round in lime tree.
Formerly painted, traces of a
Category
Antique Early 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Exceptional 18th Century Italian Santos of Mary with Baby Jesus
Located in Culver City, CA
Exceptional 18th Century Santos of Mary with Baby Jesus, sitting figure, both articulated, original painted surface, glass eyes.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Crucified Christ, boxwood, Attributed to Juan de Juni or workshop, ca late 16thc
Located in Madrid, ES
.
Inexportable work.
Crucified Christ made in carved wood represented with three nails (one in each hand and the
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large Baroque Herald Angel
Located in Dallas, TX
a large carved wood and polychrome angel with outspread wings and swag drape covering pelvis
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large Sculpture of Christ, Italy, 15th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large carved depiction of Christ at the cross with a peaceful resting expression. The cruzifix
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Important Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Reliquary Casket
Located in Vero Beach, FL
century, Louis XIV period. The wooden, hand carved casket has a gilt and polychrome surface, a gilded
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Gilt Sun Burst Altar Piece Fragment with Painted Dove
Located in Atlanta, GA
altar piece. This hand-carved fragment depicts a painted dove, with wings spread and head tilted to its
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Christ Child / Putto with Crown of Thorns and Three Nails
Located in Dallas, TX
a 19th century carved wooden figure of the Christ child with upraised right hand giving the sign of
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Antique 19th Century Italian Northern Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Wood
18th Century Spanish Andalusian Giltwood St Joseph with the Infant Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish Andalusian giltwood painted St. Joseph with Baby Jesus figure sculpture.
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
17th Century Polychromed Statue of Saint Anna with Maria and Jesus, Belgium
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautifully polychromed statue of Saint Anna with Maria and Jesus, 1580/1620.
Province Limburg in Belgium.
Very good condition, wear consistent with age.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large 18th Century Gilded Italian Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous and large baroque angel with beautiful expression. Italy circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement includes the base.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Tabernacle from Parma, Italy, circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully carved and very old tabernacle is of Italian origin, and dates the mid-18th
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Russian Hand Painted Icon with God Abraham and Three Angels
Located in Dallas, TX
This small, antique icon was found in France, and was crafted in Russia, circa 1860. The religious
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
* 8004 A TABERNACLE, 17TH C NORTHERN EUROPE
Located in New Orleans, LA
A FREE STANDING TABERNACLE, CARVED AND PAINTED, A CENTRAL DOOR WITH A CHALICE, SIDE PANELS WITH A
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Paint
French 19th Century Gold Gilt and Mirror Crucifix
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A remarkable hand-carved crucifix from 19th century France. This extraordinary religious artifact
Category
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Gold
Crucifix with Crown of Thorns Style Wooden Cross and Bronze Patinated Corpus
Located in Lisse, NL
this religious antique includes perfect packing & worldwide delivery from our store to your door in
Category
Early 20th Century European Religious Items
Materials
Spelter
Large 18th Century Italian Baroque Altar
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous and large Italian Baroque altar with columns and a dome. Beautiful old colors
Italy circa 1750
Weathered, small losses. More pictures of course available on request.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Italian 17th-18th Century Baroque Giltwood Altar Niche
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning altar niche with its original gilding and decoration. Made to hang.
Italy, circa 1650-1750
Weathered, small losses and old repairs. More pictures are available on request.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
18th Century Austrian Painted Baroque Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Great Baroque tabernacle with stunning color and Korinthian columns
Austria, 18th century
Weathered, small losses, old repairs and to my opinion paint of later date.
More pictures...
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Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilded Reliquary Shrine with Angel Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique gilded reliquary shrine with two angel heads,
Italy, circa 1750
Weathered, small losses.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Painted Wooden Madonna or Santos
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning wooden Madonna or Santos. Beautiful old color and great expression, France, 19th century. Weathered, losses and old repairs.
More photos available on request.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Russian Orthodox Icon, Painting on Board, 18th-19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Russian Orthodox Icon offers various Biblical scenes of the life of Jesus Christ painted on board, 18th-19th century.
Measures: 12.25" H x 10.75" W x 1" D.
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Antique 19th Century Russian Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Reliquary
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and detailed reliquary holder with its original gilding,
Italy, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Black Crucifix with a Pearlescent Gold Figure of Christ
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
19th century Italian black crucifix with a gold and pearlescent figure of Christ and Mary. It is adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on an agate slice. This figure of Christ is u...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of 17th Century Italian Baroque Angel Figures with Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful pair of angelfigures with candleholders. Beautiful traces of the original paint visible,
Italy, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, small losses
More pictures available on request.
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Italian Liturgical Pax Brede Or Osculatorium From The 16th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Italy
16th century
A liturgical Pax Brede or Osculatorium. The carved wooden board “Kiss of Peace
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Needlepoint Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century ebonized wood prie dieu upholstered in vibrant needlepoint. This dramatic
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Wool, Wood
Large 18th Century, Italian Giltwood Baroque Altar
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning and complete unique Baroque gilded altar with rich decor and great traces of color
Italy, circa 1700-1750
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Gothic Carving of Christ on the Cold Stone
Located in Stamford, CT
A mid 15th century Netherlandish oak carving of Christ on the cold stone with the original polychrome. Christ is depicted here with the profoundly distraught expression that reveals...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique French Gothic Painted Shrine Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
Boasting its original multi-hued painted finish, this Antique French Gothic Painted Shrine Canopy was crafted in the Gothic manner and features numerous examples of traditional Gothi...
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This early 19th century Italian altar is made of worn painted wood and worn fabric details. This is
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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Find a variety of carved wood religious available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood religious was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Carved wood religious have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood religious bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood religious over the years, but those made by Par Makengo, Dementz Family DEUR Art Company and Spanish School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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 Carved Wood Religious
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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