A precious crucifix in its original frame. France, second half of the 18th century. This magnificent antique crucifix, with its face, hands, fingers, and ribs, is all sculpted with remarkable artistry[...]
A lovely illuminated manuscript on vellum from the second half of the 19th century. Beautiful, vibrant colors. Good condition. In a period frame. Signed AM. Mordaing. Dimensions: 28 cm x 22 cm. Image [...]
Solid silver crucifix. Very finely decorated with flowers. Silver hallmark: boar. Inscription: Leon Bour, Souvenir of the most beautiful day of my life - May 12, 1887. Length: 17 cm, width: 8 cm. Weig[...]
An important relic, encased in a bag, attributed to Saint Paul the Apostle, a major figure of early Christianity, sits at the center of this reliquary made of carved, polychrome, and gilded wood. Germ[...]
These are Marolin Nativity figurines. Anatomically correct and strikingly realistic, they were designed by Julius Weigelt around 1970. Hand-painted in Germany, they then receive a patina that gives th[...]
These are Marolin Nativity figurines. Anatomically correct and strikingly realistic, they were designed by Julius Weigelt around 1970. Made of polyethylene (plastic) and hand-painted in Germany, they [...]
The reliquary is securely sealed and contains a relic ex linteis (from the linen cloth) of Saint Alphonsus Liguori. It bears a seal and its authenticated certificate from 1868, issued by Nicolas Mauro[...]
Beautiful Paperolle reliquary with 9 relics in the shape of an altar, surmounted by a watercolor depicting the Virgin of Sorrows and two saints, Saint Vincent and Saint Anthony. Lovely colors. Dimensi[...]
An antique religious memento, most likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. It consists of a domed oval frame made of blackened wood with a gold border on the inside. This type of frame[...]
Syria, circa 1900. A six-lobed brass vase inlaid with silver and copper, in the Mamluk style, decorated with Islamic scrolls, intricate decorative motifs, calligraphy, and floral designs. Very good co[...]
A compact Chinese scholar’s libation cup carved in warm, naturally fibrous organic material, dating from the late Qing to Republic era, c.1880–1930. The silhouette is elegant and restrained: a flaring[...]
Solid silver liturgical bucket for holy water, Christian Caucasus/Armenia – Late 18th – Early 19th century. Height: 8 cm — Diameter: 9 cm — Weight: 176 g. DESCRIPTION: This solid silver liturgical buc[...]
Exceptional 17th-century painting from the Spanish school of Antequera. Oil on canvas, original to the period and later mounted on canvas, with a keyed frame and presented in a 19th-century gilt frame[...]
A superb silvered bronze crucifix, entirely decorated with remarkably fine micromosaics, made in Rome at the end of the 19th century. Dimensions: 29 × 18.5 cm. The cross, chamfered all around and fini[...]
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness Cast bronze relief Europe (presumably Spain), ca. 1600/17th century Dimensions: 11.5 × 7 cm This small rectangular gilt bronze relief, possibly intended as a pax or priv[...]
Saint Mary Magdalene in PenitenceCast bronze reliefEurope (presumably Spain), ca. 1600/ 17th centuryDimensions: 11.3 × 7 cm.This finely cast bronze relief depicts Saint Mary Magdalene kneeling in cont[...]
Here is a very beautiful 20th-century processional crown of the Virgin Mary. It is in perfect condition, with no missing pieces, made of gilded bronze and richly embellished with clear rhinestones. Ra[...]
Antique Neo-Gothic ciborium, 19th century. Decorated with stylized vines. The ciborium consists of a base supporting a silver cup, topped with a lid surmounted by a cross. Marked on the base "ED DUFRE[...]
Neo-Gothic style chalice, 19th century. The six-lobed foot is decorated with stylized vines and a cross. The plain silver cup is marked with a helmeted Minerva, first grade, 925/1000. France. 19th cen[...]
Napoleon III period oval frame in ebonized wood, featuring a religious meerschaum sculpture of a guardian angel watching over a child. The delicately detailed sculpture rests on a dark velvet backgrou[...]
Crucifix: The carved and gilded-patinated wooden frame is in the Louis XV style; the Christ figure is made of bone. Inspired by the crucifix of Louis XV in the royal chapel at Versailles, in miniature[...]
Antique carved ivory rosary bead, large in size, known as a memento mori, carved in the round with two opposing faces: on one side, a very expressive, lifelike head, on the other, a skull recalling th[...]
This extraordinary, very large carved candlestick from the mid-18th century possesses a striking decorative presence due to its size and ornamentation in pure Louis XV style. True to its period, with [...]
Shipping is free within metropolitan France via La Poste or Mondial Relay. ***************A brass "offering" platter with a rounded rim wrapped around an iron stiffener, decorated in the center with a[...]
Important, large, chased brass vase, 63 cm high. It is decorated all over with calligraphy, braids, trellises, mandorlas, and medallions, all hand-engraved with a burin. Brass is a yellow alloy, compo[...]
Exceptional and important carved wooden sculpture depicting Saint Joseph holding the infant Jesus in his arms. 18th century. Finely sculpted and expressive faces. Height: 113 cm
Second half of the 17th century – 1665 France. This solid wood carving is a remarkable example of 17th-century religious folk art. Dated precisely to 1665, it depicts Saint Margaret of Antioch in a po[...]
First half of the 19th century. Origin: Russian School. Orthodox icon painted on wood, depicting the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady “Joy of All Who Sorrow,” one of the themes most deeply link[...]
Free shipping for EU insurance includedReliquary Cross of the True Cross, staurotheque, Silver and Rock Crystal, 18th CenturyThe relic of the True Cross is displayed beneath a cabochon of cut natural [...]
A superb Medicine Buddha amulet with a zodiac divination scroll on the back. A true gem crafted from solid silver, the Medicine Buddha in the center is silver and gold-plated. It is protected by a leu[...]
Silver and coral bead rosary, crab hallmark. Total length 33.5 cm. Bead diameter 4 mm. Good condition but some wear to the original gilding. Please feel free to contact me for any further information.[...]
A very interesting set of a chalice and a host box in gold-plated metal and ivory. The chalice cup is made of silver (Minerva hallmark). The chalice itself, with its gilded base, closes with the host [...]
"19th Century Processional Lantern in Sheet Metal" Charming processional lantern on a polychrome wooden base. 19th century. Made of cylindrical openwork iron. The three ends of our historically signif[...]
Bedside holy water font. Minor enamel losses. Height: 24 cm. Shipped via Colissimo with signature confirmation. Carefully packaged. Unless otherwise stated, items listed on Proantic are not on display[...]
Fragment of a medieval temple in reddish-brown sandstone. In the lower right, the head of an elephant, probably Ganesha, holds a lotus flower in its trunk upon which a female figure kneels in prayer, [...]
Livraison gratuite en UE assurance incluse - Free shipping for EU insurance includedBronze crucifix pendant, 16th centuryThis pendant consists of a flat cross to which is attached a crucifix made of t[...]
Large pair of Chinese Buddhist or Taoist statues in white porcelain and pure gold. They represent the God of Longevity, SHOU LAO, and the Goddess of Compassion (in Buddhism), QUAN YIN, or of Immortali[...]
Ecce Homo, oil on canvas, early 18th century. Later frame (wear). Dimensions: [Dimensions missing in original text]. Shipping within France: 20 euros.55 cm x 47 cm with frame
Carved alabaster plaque depicting the circumcision of Christ. Gilded details. The sculptures are in high relief and of excellent quality; the figures are expressive within a rich setting. It is the wo[...]
The reliquary is securely sealed and contains a relic ex ossibus of Saint Felix of Cantalice, a Capuchin friar, born in 1515 and died in 1587. It includes his episcopal wax seal, bearing the seal of J[...]
Statue of Buddha seated in the lotus position, his left hand resting on his knees, palm upwards, and his right hand lowered, fingers touching the ground. This is the gesture of enlightenment, when Bud[...]
16th-17th century polychrome wooden statue depicting a Pietà, the Virgin Mary holding Christ after the crucifixion. Beautiful period patina with original polychromy. Dimensions: 29 x 14 x 8 cm
Antique and large Virgin Mary crown. Very beautiful model in pompon and glass gems. 21.5cm high, 13.5cm diameter around the head. Napoleon III period. Very good condition.
A late 17th-century carved, stuccoed, and painted wooden statue of Saint Roch. Saint Roch is the patron saint of pilgrims and numerous confraternities, such as surgeons, apothecaries, and dermatologis[...]
Reliquary containing its episcopal wax seal. The reliquary is well sealed and contains a relic of Saint Germaine Cousin, also known as Saint Germaine of Pibrac, born in 1579 and died in 1601. Dimensio[...]
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