Religious Antiques
We have a large selection of catholic religious antiques coming from cathedrals and churches across Europe. Many smaller churches and cathedrals have closed over the years and are selling items to the everyday admirer. In our inventory you’ll find religious crests, church lanterns and torches, framed religious robes, iron grilles, forged iron candelabra, altar candlesticks, fire gilt crucifixes, gilt-wood candelabra, prie dieu, duet music stands and lecterns. Altar mirrors, oil painting depicting catholic biblical scenes like the mystery of the rosary, madona and child ….
-
French Needlepoint & Painted Prie Dieu
$450.0034.50"H x 19"W x 18.50"D
Dimensions: 34 ½” H x 19” W x 18 ½” D
A French prie dieu upholstered in colorful needlepoint. This painted prie dieu has a shaped back with a cross and turned spindle designs. The top has a needlepoint upholstery allowing for comfortable arm placement during prayer or reflection and a coordinating needlepoint upholstery on the kneeler. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique. Kneeling height: 9” at the front, 11” at the back
-
French 18th Century Religious Carving
$495.0013.50"H x 5.50"W x 2.75"D
Dimensions: 13 ½” H x 5 ½” W x 2 ¾” D
A petite hand-carved statue made from a single piece of wood. This religious figure would have been a small part of a much larger carving, most likely found in a church. Cleaned and polished this statue is ready to display, be sure to view the detailed images.
-
French 20th Century Painted Torchér
$1,500.0078"H x 27.50"W x 27.50"D
Dimensions: 78” H x 27 ½” W x 27 ½” D
A large hand carved and painted French torchér is in wonderful antique condition. The slender frame has carved feathers, leaves and rosettes all accented with gold paint. The curved tripod base ends in paw feet. This is the perfect whimsical antique for a corner or the center of a room. Be sure to view the detailed images.
-
French Vintage Petite Crucifix
$450.0010.25"H x 5"W x 3.25"D
Dimensions: 10-¼”H x 5”W x 3-¼”D
A wonderful petite brass crucifix from France, circa 1910. It has gained a great patina over years. Stylized flames decorate the cross ends and a palm motif adornes the base. Perfect for a desk or personal altar. See the detailed images for a closer look.
-
French 19th Century Rush Seat Prie Dieu
$650.0032.5"H x 16.25"W x 18.75"D
Dimensions: 32-½”H x 16-¼”W x 18-¾”D
This is a French 19th century rush seat prie dieu. It has a painted wood finish with turned wood spindles on the back and also a shelf. It has a shaped wood top where your arms would have rested for praying. A brass plaque rests on top with the name “Mme Fromentin” and partially covers the name “Mme DETOSSE” which is expertly carved into the wood. Oh if wood could talk, the stories this antique could tell!
-
French 19th Century Brass Altar Candlestick Lamp and Shade
$1,200.0041.75"H x 23"W x 23"D
Dimensions: 41-3/4″H x 23″Diameter
An antique brass altar candlestick from 19th century France, that has been converted into an electrified lamp. This gorgeous fixture is heavily ornamented with decorative details on every surface. The lamp rests on three scrolled feet. The harp is crowned with a lovely antiqued brass finial. Includes custom white linen shade. Cleaned and wired for US.
-
Pair of European 19th Century Brass Candlesticks with Paw Feet
$1,200.0042.5"H x 12.25"W x 12.25"D
Dimensions: 42-1/2″H x 12-1/4″W x 12-1/4″D
A stunning pair of sculptural brass candlesticks of large size! Tripod bases end with three paw feet. 1870’s
-
Italian 19th Century Carved Gold Gilt 5-Light Candelabra
$1,895.0027.375"H x 22.375"W x 7"D
Dimensions: 27-3/8″H x 22-3/8″W x 7″D
A stunning five arm candlestick from a church altar is hand carved and gold gilt, 1880’s
Available on backorder
-
Pair of French 19th Century Turned Wood Candlesticks
$1,200.0026.75"H x 8.75"W x 8"D
Dimensions: 26-3/4″H x 8-3/4″W x 8″D
Wonderful pair of sculptural fruit wood turned candlesticks on tripod bases. Stunning color and patina with zinc candle spikes. 1880
Available on backorder
