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Religious Items For Sale
19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming 19th century French Provincial prie-dieu/chair of carved cherry wood and handwoven rush seating, having lovely, scalloped details. The top chair seat pulls up in order to ...
Category
1850s French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Rush, Cherry
$163 Sale Price
74% Off
Antique Asian Bronze Chariot with Dragon Head Pulled by Horses
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
From the Ramakien a Thai Ramayana.
A scene from Ramakian or Ramayan, the Indian epic Lakshman riding in a chariot along with Rama and Sita sitting in the back.
After his victory over Ravana, Sri Rama prepares to leave for Ayodhya, Rama now told Vibheeshan that there was just one more day...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Caravaggesque Oil on Copper "Flagellation of Christ" Baroque Sicilian, 17th Cent
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid 17th-century Italian painting by unknown artist, but certainly a follower of Caravaggio, relying on style and drawing.
The painting has a very beautiful gilded wooden frame, with a subtle greek with spheres and an overlying rectangular frame with sinuous flowers on each corner, very elegant and beautiful.
The painting depicts one of the most depicted religious scenes ever, the scourging of Christ, and is entirely done in oil on copper.
The scourging of Jesus is an episode narrated in the Gospels (Mk15:15-16; Mt27:26-27; Lk23:16-26; Jn19:1-17[1]).
Scourging is a flogging, particularly bloody, by means of sticks, rods or cat-o-nine-tails, the latter instrument consisting, in the Roman typology, of a short stick to which were secured several strings ending in metal claws, leads and bone splinters that caused tremendous lacerations and fractures to the tortured person. Chains are used in this scene, both to immobilize Jesus Christ and to flog him, as we can see in the upper right hand of the scourger.
According to some personal research, it turned out that the actual scourging of Christ was mostly depicted at the column, while this Christ is on the ground, so presumably Christ here is scourged during the Way of the Cross at one of those stages where he fell.
The painting has a very dark coloring, which is why this painting is believed to faithfully follow Caravaggio's style of dry, authoritarian brushstrokes. The painting shows a figure agonizing on the ground that continues to receive beatings and floggings of all kinds, representing Christ; his face is crucified in a loquacious expression of pain, he turns his eyes to heaven as if to invoke God, but at the same time those same eyes admonish the wickedness and arrogance inherent in humanity.
Christ has one hand resting on the ground in the act of holding himself, while the other takes a completely unnatural stance against the barren ground. His body appears hardened to wanting to parry the blows, his legs are curled up on his knees as he takes kicks from the soldier above him. Christ is depicted pinned down from the neck with a very large and strong black iron bolt held by the other soldier. The soldier on the right in the foreground wears a one-shoulder tunic with an orange tunic and blue pants. On his feet he wears gray shoes, at his waist he has a belt with an iron helmet...
Category
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Copper
$17,292 Sale Price
20% Off
Native America Old Natural Stone Human Head Effigy Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America Southwest comes this unique natural stone "human head" effigy. It was discovered in the Tesuque area of New Mexico in 1960. It is a natural sandstone concretion...
Category
20th Century American Religious Items
Materials
Sandstone
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist Welded-Iron Crucifix Wall Sculpture by Pia Manu, Mid-20th Century
By Pia Manu
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / Crucifix / Pia Manu / iron / Mid-century
A striking and atmospheric mid-century Brutalist crucifix crafted by the renowned Belgian art studio Pia Manu circa 1960. F...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock
Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle.
If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive.
Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church.
Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Enamel
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....
Category
18th Century European Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...
Category
19th Century Spanish Primitive Antique Religious Items
Materials
Softwood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Old Bound Books Dating from the 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called for example « The poetry in Paris». These bea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
$230 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Fine Gothic Painting / 2nd Station Crucifixion, Jesus Takes Up His Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
Another stunning hand-painted oil on canvas work of religious art.
This antique oil painting was first hand-painted on canvas and later mounted onto a zinc backplate .. a traditiona...
Category
Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Iron, Zinc
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...
Category
1950s German Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Metal
17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Saint. Beautiful weathered paint and gilding. Small losses / old repairs and without the relics. Italy ...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
$3,332 Sale Price
53% Off
Escudero French Art Deco Virgin Holy Water 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Holy Water Font by Escudero, France, circa 1920.
Elegant French Art Deco holy water font signed by Escudero, created in France around 1920. This devotional piece feat...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Antique Judaica Bronze Passover Seder Plate Vienna Art Deco 1890 Koloman Moser
Located in Doha, QA
It is an absolutely outstanding with very rare and original design Seder Plate, hand-crafted out of Bronze by famous art deco maker Koloman (Kolo) Moser who was one of the founders o...
Category
19th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Ship Bell w Clapper + Charred Wood Yoke
Located in New York, NY
Antique ship bell made of bronze, including its original charred wood yoke, steel and iron fittings. With clapper. A ship bell is used for the indication of time as well as other tra...
Category
19th Century American Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Iron
Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques.
Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Lladró Goddess Durga Sculpture. Limited Edition
Located in New York City, NY
Believed to be one of the most powerful goddesses and one of the most venerated by Hindus, Goddess Durga now arrives from the Lladró workshops for the first time in a majestic limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain
$21,250 / item
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:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Brutalist Religious Items
Materials
Plaster
Rare Antique Greek Orthodox Touching of Thomas Rondel Icon, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Scarce subject, antique Greek Orthodox hand painted rondel icon depicting the Touching of Thomas or Doubting Thomas
Late 18th- early 19th century
The first Sunday after Easter comme...
Category
18th Century Greek Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed an...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
19th Century English Leather Bound Family Bible with Brass Mounts and Clasps
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique Holy Book was printed in England circa 1870. The impressive Victorian family Bible, titled "The National Comprehensive Family Bible", was edited by Rev. John E...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Stunning
Large, The Golden Virgin Mary
Child Jesus Sculpture by Albert Roze
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and a monumental masterpiece: “La Vierge d'Albert” piece of the golden Virgin) by ), cast by Barbedienne, 1916.
Step into the poetic depths of history with this extraordi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Religious Items
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Antique Engraving of Thomas Müntzer, a Reformation-Era German Theologian, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Muntzer'.
Portrait of Thomas Müntzer. Thomas Müntzer was an early Reformation-era German theologian, who became a rebel leader during the Peasants' War. He turned against Luther with several anti-Lutheran writings, and supported the Anabaptists. In the Battle of Frankenhausen, Müntzer and his followers were defeated. He was captured, tortured and decapitated. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold.
Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran...
Category
Early 1700s Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
$422 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Judaica Torah Esther Scroll Pre-Expulsion Iberian Peninsula Spain 1470
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely incredible rare and truly unique pre-expulsion Iberian Peninsula handwritten Esther Scroll, inked onto animal leather parchment (15th century, -laboratory teste...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Framed 15th Century Illuminated Book of Hours Manuscript
Located in Houston, TX
Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France. Gouache, ink gold wash and gold burnishing on vellum. Framed within large decorative matt. In very good a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Medieval Antique Religious Items
Materials
Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper
Antique Walnut
Oak Church Railing
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning antique architectural piece is a conversation starter in any space! Originally it would have served as an altar rail at the front of a church....
Category
20th Century French Other Religious Items
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Rare Italian Porcelain Madonna by Paolo Marioni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian porcelain Madonna, signed P Marioni.
Paolo Marioni as author.
Measures: Height 51 cm, width 24 cm, depth 12 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Stunning Set of Three Gothic Savonarola Dante Armchairs Velvet Red Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, top quality hand carved and highly decorative antique set of 3, 19th Century curule armchairs in red velvet – Renaissance Revival Elegance.
This elegant set of three matchin...
Category
19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Hand Carved Oak Gothic Art Panel, Depicting Christ and 12 Apostles
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique 'sermon on the mount' wall plaque with Jesus and the apostles carved in high relief.
This large size work of religious art dep...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Oak
Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion
Tibet or Mongolia, 19th Century
Dimensions: 7 × 9 × 2 cm
Weight: 36 grams
Material: Solid silver
Provenance: Tib...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood
A rare altar model with original painting, in the middle Jesus Christus and on the ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Adjustable Carved Oak Ecclesiastical Bible Stand with IHS Monogram
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning church lectern for books or sheet music.
This beautifully hand-carved oak bookstand is a remarkable example of late 19th-century Gothic Revival ecclesiastical furniture, or...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Antique
Good Size Gothic Revival Wrought Iron
Cathedral Glass Lantern 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, top quality made and all original antique pendant in the Gothic style.
If you are a collector of rare and ancient looking Gothic antiques then this good size and possibly ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder
An unusual hand carved pine hanging candle holder in the form of a memento mori religious artefact. This exa...
Category
1890s Italian Early Victorian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Pine
Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The mu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Pair of Circa 1800 Giltwood Angels from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1800, this pair of giltwood angels is depicted in a double genuflection, or kneeling, stance. Both angels are completely gil...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$3,200 / set
Original Antique Engraving of the Baptism of Christians in The Netherlands, 17
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Baptême de Rhinsbourg'. This print depicts the baptism of Christians in Katwijk-Rijnsburg in The Netherlands. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists an...
Category
18th Century Antique Religious Items
Materials
Paper
Corpus Of Christ (indo-portuguese, Circa 1660–1700)
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Corpus Of Christ (indo-portuguese, Circa 1660–1700)"
Corpus of Christ (Indo-Portuguese, ca. 1660–1700) Corpus of Christ in Polychromed Wood
Goa, Indo-Portuguese, late 17th century
C...
Category
17th Century Indian Baroque Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Large Antique 19th Century Ornate Russian Old Believers Reticulated Silver Cross
Located in New York, NY
Large, highly detailed 19th century Russian Old Believers reticulated silver cross.
Finely hand wrought with beautiful patina from being handled with love and devotion.
The top and the base of the crucifix chased with stylized Cyrillic letters as is customary in Russian Old Believers crosses...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burma, 19th century Kammavaca manuscript with case. Sixteen gilt and lacquer leaves with two gilt and lacquer book covers. Wood coated with lacquer, twelve lines to each leaf written...
Category
Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of three Mexican Retablos "Exvotos"
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Set of three Mexican Retablos "Exvotos". The three pieces are prints with a finish that makes them look old.
Category
2010s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Metal
$400 / set
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels
Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina.
If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and quality carved, antique Gothic mantle...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal tabernacle door.
18th century or earlier, early Medieval European Romanesque Gothic style, facade with elaborate arched header atop partial quartfoil, hinged tabernacle door panel which would have opened to important religious niche...
Category
18th Century European Gothic Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wood
French Victorian Bridal Wedding Crown Handmade Tiara on Giltwood Console Stand
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French Victorian bridal wedding crown handmade tiara on giltwood console stand.
Material: giltwood, wax, linen
Design: French Folk Art
Style: ...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Religious Items
Materials
Metallic Thread
Vintage Israeli Brass “Yisrael” Menorah/Chanukia
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Israeli Brass Yisrael Menorah with hammered texture, enamel accents, and “Yisrael” motif. Perfect for Hanukkah or decorative use.
We sell item...
Category
1970s Israeli Vintage Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Antique
Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and meaningful work of religious art.
This beautifully finest hand carved and large size Sacred Heart of Christ statue is another one of our recent great finds. In ou...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Materials
Beech
Large and Striking Antique Bronze
Brass Gothic Revival Torches Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and meaningful, Gothic church relic from the late 1800s.
This stunning and all handcrafted five-light chandelier from the 1870s is designed in the shape of an advent wreat...
Category
19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1900s
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Corpus Christi In Solid Silver – Mid-18th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Solid Silver Corpus of Christ – Mid-18th Century
Height: 13 cm (head to toe)
Width: 12 cm (hand to hand)
Weight: 150 g
A finely cast and chased solid silver corpus depicting Christ ...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Early Antique Gothic Revival Coat Rack with Hand Forged Wrought Iron Hooks 18thC
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful craftsmanship, deeply carved, solid oak, Gothic Revival wall coat rack.
Anyone who has ever visited a Gothic (Revival) church or another Gothic style building will immedia...
Category
18th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Antique Pair of Gothic Revival and Medieval Style Cloister or Church Chairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chairs with an amazing patina.
These rare and solid oak church or monastery chairs have a beautiful patination ...
Category
Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Church Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very fine, large fire-gilded bronze church chandelier in Louis XVI style, France, late 18th century. This wonderful piece is finely elaborate in precise detail decorated with elega...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Oak Armchair Chair w Female Sculptures in Armrests
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, Gothic style chair from the late 1800s.
This rare and solid oak Gothic Revival church chair has a beautiful patination and it is as stabile as the day it was...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique a rare burl wooden national cashier register
Located in Brea, CA
a rare burl wooden national cash register. It is in excellent condition
Category
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Religious Items
Materials
Brass
$8,888 / item
Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon
Moscow, 1853
Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Set of Old Books from 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.
Category
19th Century French Antique Religious Items
Materials
Leather, Paper
$115 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Solid Bronze Antique Jugendstil Wall Sculpture Plaque of a Mourning Female
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning bronze wall plaque with a maker's monogram.
In the earliest years of the 1900s much of the daily life in Europe was overshadowed by the horrors of the first world war. Lo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Embroidered Holy Spirit Panel
Located in New York, NY
Embroidered Holy Spirit panel. Antique embroidered doubled sided panel in paper with original antique seeded glass and gilt carved frame, Italy, l...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items
Materials
Silk
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.