19th century wax Infant Jesus, made using traditional techniques attributable to a Carmelite convent. The face rests in a peaceful attitude, the features are fine and regular, the eyes closed. The hai[...]
A silver chalice. Italy, probably
Papal States, 18th century. Good conditions. Normal patina due
to age and use, including scratches and marks.
Measures: h 30 ca; foot diameter cm 15
ca; cup diame[...]
Saint
Anthony with the Infant Jesus. Wood. School of Malines, 16th century.
A carved
wooden sculpture, worked, as was usual in this centre, on the front part
because it was intended to be placed [...]
Magnificent ceramic wall-mounted holy water font, the work of Angelo Minghetti (1822-1885), an Italian ceramist renowned for his Renaissance-inspired productions. This exceptional piece evokes the sty[...]
Sculpture of "San Blas." Carved, polychrome, and gilded wood. Castilian School, 14th century. The figure is standing, looking forward with large, expressive eyes, a slight smile on his face, blessing [...]
Frans van
de Casteele (Kasteels) called Francesco da Castello (Brussels, ca. 1541 - Rome,
1621) Adoration of the Shepherds Crowning with Thorns First decade of the 17th
century. Tempera and gold on[...]
We present to you a remarkable Italian composition, large in size in an elegant carved and gilded wooden frame, topped with two angels. The base, altar-style, receives 6 monstrances around a central m[...]
Roanne Earthenware Holy Water Font - Early 19th Century. Bedside holy water font (was hung near the bed) high fire. Detached and nippled cup. Good condition. No repairs? No cracks. Height 21 cm
A curious palm-shaped ornament made of wood carved with foliage and flowers, on a base simulating a pedestal vase. It is difficult to pinpoint the exact provenance of this object: its general, almost [...]
Roanne Earthenware Holy Water Font - Early 19th Century. Bedside holy water font (was hung near the bed) high fire. Detached and nippled cup. Good condition. Note a crack on the cup. Height 21 cm
Nevers Earthenware Holy Water Font - 19th century. Bedside holy water font (was hung near the bed) high fire. Detached and nippled cup. Very good condition, no repairs, no cracks. Height 21 cm
Nevers Earthenware Holy Water Font - 19th century. Bedside holy water font (was hung near the bed) high fire. Detached and nippled cup. Restored at the cup level (glued back onto the plate). Height 21[...]
In its oval wooden frame carved with flowers in relief and gilded, here is a wax reliquary medallion of Agnus Dei, that is to say the Paschal lamb made in the wax of what remained of the candles of th[...]
French glass mounted - late 18th - early 19th century. Glass mounted depicting Christ under the gaze of Mary. The whole is rather naive in character. Original fir back. Very good condition. Glass inta[...]
Large Crucifix of Religious Community from the central massif in patinated stucco on its whitewashed oak cross from the end of the 17th century. Large in size and very expressive, this beautiful piece[...]
Large wall-mounted holy water font in marble, lapis lazuli and silver-plated metal by Justin Chrysostome Sanson. Central decoration representing a pieta signed Justin (see photo) surrounded by 13 ange[...]
Large polychrome carved wooden crucifix. Breton folk art work. Pays d'Auray, Morbihan. Approximately 67cm high, Christ alone approximately 24cm. 19th century. Condition of use, wear and marks of use. [...]
This 19th century stained glass window depicts the Virgin Mary accompanied by the phrase "Posuerunt me custodem" which means (non-literal translation): They have designated me as guardian. The stained[...]
Holy Face. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, 16th century. A canvas depicting a face on a light background, without any other elements. From an iconographic point of view, this is what is commonly called[...]
While retaining its role as an object of devotion, its rare flame shape makes our reliquary an exception and a collector's item. Made of polychrome and gilded wood, it houses three medallions dedicate[...]
Healing of the
Paralytic. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.
Partially rebuilt.
A religious scene set in a prestigious interior, made
of two-tone stone, depicting a series of male fig[...]
Beautiful carved wooden crucifix decorated with flowers, foliage and bunches of grapes receiving in the upper part a Christ in patinated metal (possibly copper) and in the lower part a holy water font[...]
Chalice in vermeil (gold on solid silver) from the 19th century. The polylobed base decorated with three medallions and applied pearls. The knot decorated with pearls and filigree foliage as well as s[...]
France / 18th century / Statue of the Virgin Mary kneeling on a cloud / Polychrome, oak / Antique / Religious
An 18th century oak statue with its original polychromy depicting Mary kneeling on a c[...]
An antique Greek Orthodox icon painted in oil on a metal relief panel depicting Saint Charalambos. Saint Charalambos was an early Christian priest in Magnesia on the Maeander, a city in Asia Minor, in[...]
This altar cloth consists of two pieces: a hand-painted silk piece, 32 cm in height, bordered with a metallic fringe, which forms the "visible" part hanging down in front of the altar; and a cotton pi[...]
Our lovely reliquary frame in bright colors, circa 1800, is made of carved and gilded wood with a rich decoration of clasps, palmettes and acanthus leaves. It houses in a central medallion, a tender g[...]
"Impossible" bottle of the Passion, popular art object, late 19th century Often made by sailors, these bottles often feature a calvary, crucifix, Ex-votos, etc. Here, a calvary and gathered around it [...]
Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. Possibly Spanish School, 18th century. Table niche in carved, polychrome, and gilded wood. It features an entrance door with a key lock and gilded wood elements in t[...]
Superb painted plaster Virgin Mary produced at the end of the 19th century by the MAYER workshops in Munich. The Virgin Mary is depicted standing in a dress sumptuously decorated with a diamond patter[...]
Beautiful religious sculpture, representing a Holy Man, the eyes are in sulphide, head, face, hands and feet inlaid on a polychrome wooden structure It is in good condition, chips in the primer coveri[...]
Lunéville Faience Holy Water Font - 18th Century" 18th century Lunéville high fire holy water font. Unusual shape for Lunéville. This object is part of the iconographic images in this book, the former[...]
18th century Lunéville Grand Feu holy water font. Unusual shape for Lunéville. See photo in the reference book (bottom left). The very marked hollow edge of the backsplash, the flower of the cup, as w[...]
Holy Water Font in Islettes Faience" Holy water font in polychrome high-fired faience from Islettes. Period late 18th - early 19th century. Characteristic shape with a painted backsplash with a periph[...]
Holy Water Font in Islettes Faience" Holy water font in high-fire polychrome faience from Islettes. Period late 18th - early 19th century. Characteristic shape with a backsplash painted with a periphe[...]
"Faience Font from Islettes" Polychrome high-fire faience font from Islettes. Late 18th - early 19th century. Characteristic shape with a painted backsplash with a peripheral border, painted cross, la[...]
"Faience Font from Islettes" Polychrome high-fire faience font from Islettes. Late 18th - early 19th century. Characteristic shape with a painted backsplash with a peripheral border, painted cross, la[...]
Impressive Spanish reliquary of the Virgen del Rocío, dating from the first half of the 20th century. Crafted in silver-plated bas-relief metal, this piece reflects the enduring Sevillian baroque styl[...]
Elegant Spanish reliquary dating from the first half of the 20th century, crafted in the distinctive baroque Sevillian style. The piece features a rich burgundy velvet ground adorned with a highly det[...]
Beautiful silver-plated brass crown with stones set, dating back to the 19th century, Italian manufacture -excellent conditionmeasuring height without tip to be threaded 17 cm - upper diameter 14 cm -[...]
“The Child Jesus.” Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish School, 17th century. Later pedestal. Christ is presented nude, with a slight contrapposto in the legs and hips that gives some movement to the s[...]
Polychrome and upholstered wooden sculpture. "Saint Luke the Evangelist. 16th century. Freestanding devotional figure depicting a bearded man standing with one knee raised to support a tablet on which[...]
Pair of antique frames with embroideries, rectangular shape, in ivory color silk satin with embroidery in cotton and gold lamé of floral elements and love knots.Inside both frames, we find two oval-s[...]
Gold and enamel devotional pendant, Mary Magdalene and Saint John the Baptist, 18th century. Possibly Majorcan. One of the windows is broken. Oval pendant decorated around the edge with turned gold kn[...]
This remarkable artifact is a 19th century Russian Orthodox travel crucifix, known as a "Cross with Enamel" or "Brass Orthodox Crucifix." It belongs to the tradition of sacred objects used by Russian [...]
This is a 19th-century Russian Orthodox travel icon crucifix in cast bronze with hand-applied enamel, measuring approximately 21 cm high and 13.5 cm wide. It is a powerful example of devotional art fr[...]
Sumptuous baroque style monstrance in solid silver and vermeil of the first title, hallmark of the guarantee of the city of Ghent for the period 1831-1868. Glass custodian surrounded by golden rays wh[...]
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