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Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Brass

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

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

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

Gold Filigree Silver Prayer Book
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Prayer book in gilded filigree silver with shepherd children adoring Our Lady in the center, and surrounded by a polychrome frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Ma...
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20th Century European Religious Items

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Silver

Gold Filigree Silver Prayer Book
Gold Filigree Silver Prayer Book
$500 Sale Price
50% Off
Large 18th Century Italian / Neapolitan Hand Carved Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique handcarved wooden head of Christ with beautiful expression and glass eyes, once used at processions. Napels/ Italy, circa 1750-1800. Beautiful example of 18th century craftsma...
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Gesso, Glass, Wood

French 17th Century Baroque Wooden Madonna with Child
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely hand carved wooden Madonna with child with traces of old color. Despite of the fact this piece has several losses , she has a wonderful and strong expression and beautiful old...
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17th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Wood

10-Piece Italian Renaissance Terra Cotta Nativity
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style 19th Century terra cotta 10 piece religious creche/nativity set. (PRICED AS SET) Minor chips and losses, shows wear consistent with age.
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19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Religious Items

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exquisite work of 18th century Portuguese craftsmanship, this carved, painted, and gilded wood tabletop altar-niche would have been used to stage religious artifacts or statuary f...
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Gold

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

Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning wooden Holy Heart of Christ statue. An exceptional and deeply moving life-size hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart. This monumental chu...
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19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Carved Miniature Statue of Mother Mary Child Jesus on Gilt Wooden Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand-painted and hand-carved wooden sculpture of the Holy Mother Mary, presented on a small gilt Rococo-style wall bracket. This Mother Mary and Child sculpture is gorgeous for its ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Nutwood, Giltwood

Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...
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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Religious Items

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Metal

French 18th Century Risen Christ/Resurrection Statue With Flag
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved wooden risen Christ/ resurrection statue with flag in folk-art style. Great expression and traces of original color still visible. France circa 1750. Weathered,...
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18th Century French Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of Saint George and the Dragon, Hand-Painted
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of St George and the dragon / wood / Antique A compelling 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting Saint George and the Dragon, finely han...
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19th Century Russian Rustic Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Angel, Cherub, Putti In Carved Wood, Baroque, Late 17th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Carved wooden angel, high Baroque, late 17th century - early 18th century Origin • Bavarian (Munich / Augsburg), Austrian (Salzburg / Tyrol), South German Length measured in a straig...
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Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Palo santo crucifix with Jansenist Christ in ivory
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Rosewood crucifix with Jansenist Christ in ivory with silver details and splendor. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 483.00 grams. Dimensions: 23....
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18th Century European Antique Religious Items

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Silver

18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic oratory or tabletop altar from 18th century Portugal, made of carved, painted, and gilded wood taking the form of a small cabinet (where religious statuary would be displ...
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Gold

Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Stylish Church Window Panel
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful craftsmanship, solid oak Gothic Revival coat-rack. Anyone who has ever set foot in a Gothic (Revival) church or building will instantly recognize the stylistic elements re...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

French 17th Century Weathered Carved Oak Christ Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base
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17th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Oak

Portuguese 18th Century Christ Painting from a Church
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Portuguese 18th century assemblage painting of Christ, likely an architectural fragment or retablo that would have hung in a church. Constructed of thick, wood panels the central vig...
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18th Century Portuguese Other Antique Religious Items

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Gold

"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s
Located in Palermo, IT
"The Holy Bible" By Rev. John Brown, 1870s Old and new testaments. Marginal references and illustrations; An exact summary of the several books; A paraphrase on the most obscure or i...
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1870s British Antique Religious Items

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Paper

Large Antique High Renaissance Style Emerald Natural Pearl Garnet Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite museum quality large antique High Renaissance style emerald, natural pearl, garnet silver pectoral cross 19th century Makers Mark: K.T. for Tauböck, Karl Austro-Hungarian E...
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19th Century European Renaissance Antique Religious Items

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Silver

19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts, Hand-Painted on
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon of the Twelve Great Feasts / wood / Antique A magnificent 19th-century Russian Orthodox icon depicting The Twelve Great Feasts, exquisitely ha...
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19th Century Russian Rustic Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Antique Vintage French Gilt Marble Religious Holy Crucifix Jesus Christ Cross
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Museum Quality Example of a Well Cast Parian (unglazed porcelain) Figure depicting Jesus Christ nailed to a plain black marble standing Cross of impressive prop...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Religious Items

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

Exquisite Antique French Silver and Niello Enamel Sculptural Pectoral Cross
Located in New York, NY
Superb, museum quality antique French silver and niello enamel high relief sculptural pectoral cross 19th Century Complex and beautifully rendered crucifix done in finely detailed ni...
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19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Silver, Enamel

Fine Antique Large Russian Icon of the Pokrov, Moscow School, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique Russian icon of The Protection of the Mother of God, Pokrov Moscow School 19th century The Protection Icon depicts the Mother of God appearing above congregants a...
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19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extraordinary one of kind masterpiece originally a prominent altarpiece fixture in a Catholic church, typically displaying a Santo or Jesus altar figure statue inside. Exceptionally executed throughout, parcel gilt polychrome painted, gessoed and carved wood two-piece architectural baldachin form, with dome top vaulted ceiling, raised on eight fluted Corinthian columns, over a shaped platform base with elaborate molded frieze, further raised on integral bracket risers in marbleized faux marble paint decorated finish. Breathtaking visually striking aesthetic, very fine quality craftsmanship, lavishly decorated with extraordinary detail throughout, even the unseen interior of the dome profusely decorated with the most intricate painstaking hand applied 24k gold leaf ornamentation, the exterior in brillant gilded finish, enhanced by beautifully aged warm rich dark patina! Dimensions: (approx) 45" Tall, 26.5" Wide, 26.5" Deep *Additional photos available upon request* Condition Report: A superb museum quality example, in overall very good antique condition, especially considering its 200 years old. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged distressed patina, authentic antique character and charm throughout, including scattered nicks, chips, losses, exposed gesso, fading, acrecetions, possible old touchups and restorations, all expected wear commensurate with age, use, handling and exposure. Overall strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. The floral dome painting likely later. Central hole and discoloration where altar figure was once placed. Overall a truly remarkable work of art! -- We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques and have a special place in our heart for them. We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman Empire reliquary monstrance, architectural salvaged building elements, church architecture model, apprentice prototype, baptismal font, sacristy liturgical items, sanctuary vessel, vestment chest, monastery refectory table, Gothic court cupboard...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Enamel

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are ...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Oak

Early 20th Century Holy Water Font - France - Onyx, Bronze and Crystal
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant French holy water font dating from circa 1900–1910, crafted from richly veined onyx, adorned with an ormolu gilt bronze relief depicting the Virgin Mary with Child, and fitte...
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Early 1900s French Antique Religious Items

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Onyx, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Baby Jesus Music Box and Movement 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Baby Jesus in wax, music box and movement, made in Italy, 1960s He gently moves his head and opens and closes his eyes. Intact and functioning. Small signs of wear, as per descriptiv...
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1960s Italian Vintage Religious Items

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Other

Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
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19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Iron

Pair of 19th C. Italian Reliquaries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pair of ornate gilded relicquaries made of brass with a gilt finish. The feature highly decorative Baroque or Rococo-style detailing, including intricate scrollwork, f...
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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
21% Off
Gilded filigree silver prayer book with central crucifix and enameled frieze
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Prayer book in gilded filigree silver with a crucifix in the center surrounded by an enameled frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II Title. Weight: ...
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19th Century European Antique Religious Items

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Silver

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"
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Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Wood Sculpture, 18th C
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Saint Anthony Of Padua With The Infant Jesus – Polychrome Wooden Sculpture, Tyrol, 18th Century " Saint Anthony of Padua with the Christ Child – Tyrolean Polychrome Wood Sculpture, ...
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18th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Antique French Wooden, Mixed Metal Brass Crucifix
Located in Ross, CA
19th century French crucifix made of mahogany wood, a mixed metal crucifix and twisted brass trim.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Religious Items

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Brass, Metal

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver, Enamel Christ Pantocrator Icon, Moscow 1848
Located in New York, NY
Superb Moscow School antique Russian vermeil silver and enamel icon of Christ Pantocrator, All Powerful, Sustainer of the World Moscow, 1848 The icon of Christ Pantocrator is one of ...
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19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Carved Oak Gothic Art Round Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand carved, quality workmanship and symbolic wall panel in thick relief with high border. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of...
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Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Metal

Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting. For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican. This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Large Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Transparent Glass Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made antique pendant in the Gothic style. If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this large size and possibly one of a kind pendant could be flying your way soon. With antique light fixtures as one of our specialities, we know how rare Gothic lanterns are and to have found one of this age, size, beauty and quality more than made our day. Also, because this all hand-crafted specimen is, except for the glass, completely original and in superb condition. What makes this stylishly blackened specimen stand out from the other Gothic lights that we have sold over the years, is the thickness of the forged wrought iron parts and its relatively clean-lined design. The forged iron is thick and strong and that too is why this large lantern light...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century Bust - Eugène Marioton - Bronze - Christ with Crown of Thorns
By Eugene Marioton, Siot, Paris 1
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Impressive 19th-century bronze bust of Christ with the Crown of Thorns, signed E. Marioton. The sculpture depicts Christ in a moment of serene sorrow, his head slightly bowed beneath...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque 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 L...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items

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Fabric, Walnut

Large Art Deco Bronze Holy Heart Sculpture Wall Plaque by Sculptor Sylvain Norga
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful bronze Art Deco Christ wall sculpture. Some works of religious art depict Christ in terrible agony, but this symmetrical specimen from the European Art Deco era i...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Religious Items

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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

19th-Century Russian Religious Icon of Christ Pantocrator, Hand-Painted on Wood
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th Century / Religious Icon Christ Pantocrator / wood / Antique A striking 19th-century Russian religious icon depicting Christ Pantocrator, finely hand-painted in temper...
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19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Most Stylish Large Quality Carved Wooden Art Deco Corpus of Christ on Crucifix
Located in Lisse, NL
Large crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and large corpus of a deceased Christ on the cross is truly uniqu...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Religious Items

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Wrought Iron

Most Stylish Antique Carved Crucifix w. Corpus of Christ Sculpture, Maria Laach
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazingly wall crucifix with hand carved corpus from Kunstwerkstätten der Abtei Maria Laach. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and interest...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Metal

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics from earth of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. It's 1 7/8" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a R...
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1950s German Vintage Religious Items

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Metal

Extra Large Crucifix with Hand Carved Oak Corpus of Christ for Church or Chapel
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully carved and large size corpus of Jesus, made in the Arts & Crafts era. This meaningful and unique crucifix from the early 1900s comes with a larger than life, hand carved oak Corpus of Christ. The details in the anatomy of this Christ are very well carved and they clearly reveal the suffering and dehydration that His body endured in the final days of his life. The artist/sculptor is clearly showing us the image of Jesus when or right after he bowed his head and died. The solid oak cross is original to this corpus and it was given a different color so that the unique and impressive corpus stands out perfectly. Have you also noticed the perfectly carved and thick crown of thorns on the head of Christ. The patina of this excellent condition and large corpus is another great feature that will never fail to impress. The former owners gave us the photo that you see in image 3 in this listing and in it you can see where this antique corpus...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

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Oak

Fine Antique Russian Vermeil Silver Enamel Pendant Icon of Kazan Mother of God
By Erik Kollin
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite antique Russian vermeil silver and cloisonne enamel pendant icon depicting Our Lady of Kazan, Kazanskaya Bogomater. Assayer's mark for Iv...
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19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items

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Silver, Enamel

15th C Gothic Tabernacle 4 ft.+ Rare Architectural Religious Art, Museum Quality
Located in Vero Beach, FL
15th century period Gothic Tabernacle, extremely rare (Medieval) architectural religious art, museum quality ecclesiastical altar piece. This is an ...
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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

Russian Religious Icon of St. John the Warrior, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Russia / 19th century / Icon St. John the Warrior / wood / Religious A striking 19th-century Russian icon depicting St. John the Warrior, painted with exceptional attention to deta...
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19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Wood

Swiss Mid Century Brutalist Crucifix, 1965
Located in Bern, CH
Swiss Mid Century Brutalist crucifix cast from plaster. Presented as a confirmation gift to Verena Häller in Luzer, Switzerland, 1965. Label on rear:...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Brutalist Religious Items

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Plaster

Antique Bronze Gothic Sanctuary Lamp / Church Pendant with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century Gothic art pendant with three gargoyle sculptures. This late 1800s church relic truly has an aura of religiousness about it...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Pair of American Victorian Style Wooden Church Pew Kneelers
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Victorian Style wooden church pews featuring a contoured structure with seven inset molded arch columns, each topped by a four-lobed flower, with foldable kneeling b...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Religious Items

Neo-Gothic Religious Triptych of “Mary of Perpetual Help”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1890 / Religious Triptych / wood, paper, glass / Neo-Gothic / Antique very old framed icon print under glass, patina handgeschilderde panelen op de zijkant Fabulous Late ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Antique East Indian Brass Hindu Altar Temple Statue Shrine Mandir 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large 19th century antique brass Hindu temple altar shrine, circa 1880. The shrine in two sections with a domed top and a turned & pointed finial, below is a shaped gallery ...
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Religious Items

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Brass

Religious Artifacts and Antiques for Sale on 1stDibs

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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