$1,680Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Two Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot features two Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, remarkable examples of sacred textile craftsmanship.
Wood
$3,771 / set
AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS
Located in Madrid, ES
AMAZING TWO 18th Century ITALIAN ALTAR CLOTHS in velvet embroidered with gold and silver thread.
Velvet
$420Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Four Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot comprises four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th to early 20th century, exemplifying the exquisite artistry of ecclesiastical textiles from this transitional per...
Wood
$630Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, representing the rich tradition of ecclesiastical textile craftsmanship.
Wood
$525Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Three Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot comprises three altar cloths of Portuguese origin, dating from the 19th century, and exemplifying the refinement of ecclesiastical textile art from the period.
Wood
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Six Altar Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This collection consists of six Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, each representing the refinement and devotion associated with ecclesiastical textiles of the period.
Wood
Set of 2 Antique Religious banners or altar cloths, Belgium 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1900 / religious banners / fabric / Antique / Religious Two antique catholic altar cloths with embroidered doves and letters in a wreath.
Fabric, Velvet
$840Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot comprises five Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, each representing the refinement and devotional artistry of ecclesiastical textiles from the period.
Wood
$840Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Four Liturgical Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot presents a set of four Portuguese altar cloths, dating from the 19th century, which beautifully illustrate the artistry and devotion embodied in ecclesiastical textiles of t...
Wood
$840Sale Price|30% Off
19Th Century - Five Liturgical Cloths
Located in Porto, PT
This lot features five Portuguese altar cloths from the 19th century, exemplifying the exquisite craftsmanship and devotional artistry characteristic of Portuguese ecclesiastical tex...
Wood
Turkish Ottoman Textile Baroque-Inspired Floral
Located in Ferrara, IT
The piece likely served as a ceremonial cover, wall hanging, or altar cloth, denoting wealth and status. The vibrant silk threads in hues of burgundy, olive, ivory, and soft green co...
Wool
Fine Antique Zardozi Embroidered Panel Kashmir c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
While similar textiles were sometimes used as ceremonial table covers, altar cloths, or decorative throws, their primary role was to signal wealth, refinement, and devotion.
Wool
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.
Porcelain
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Rites – Old 1734 Catholic Engraving of Holy Week
Located in Langweer, NL
The setting is again a richly adorned church interior, with liturgical furnishings such as candlesticks, altar cloths, and sacred images framing the scene.
Paper
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
The composition shows the young saint in quiet adoration of the crucifix, his head tilted in prayerful devotion, surrounded by classic symbols of sanctity and purity: lilies, rosary ...
Paper
Antique Altar Cloth Sections
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Set of Three Silk with Gold Metalic Embroidered Alter Clothes, See photos for emboridery details. Could be used for Window Valances or made into handsome pillows.
Gold
Unavailable
H 17.5 in W 13.75 in
Dean of Westminster Bringing the Crown for the Coronation of George IV
By James Stephanoff
Located in New York, NY
Original hand-colored engraving by James Stephanoff published 1824 of "The Dean of Westminster in Rich Cope, Bringing the Crown from the Altar on a Cushion of Cloth of Gold" at the ...
Engraving
A Large Japanese Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)
Located in Austin, TX
A large Japanese temple altar cloth, known as an uchishiki. Made of finely woven silk brocade, featuring phoenix roundels and paulownia leaf design.
Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by VICKI SHIBA Antique Tibetan Geometric Silk Damask Altar Cloth A ceremonial cloth used for presenting sacred objects and as a visual focus for meditation.
Silk
Dragon Ascendancy: Antique Buddhist Altar Cloth
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Measuring an imposing 215 x 150 cm, it is woven from sumptuous silk with a sturdy cotton backing, ensuring its presence is as enduring as its craftsmanship. The altar cloth is emblaz...
Gold
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.
Porcelain
Sold
H 8.75 in W 8.75 in D 2 in
Antique Irish Carved Oak Aneroid Barometer Retailed by William Egan Cork Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
As well as producing silver, the firm made small wooden decorative items to include Barometers and altar cloths for churches in Ireland and the U.S.A.
Brass
Sold
H 43.3 in W 15 in D 1.6 in
17th Century Embroidered Altar Cloth Framed Textile Art Cornucopia a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
17th Century Altar Cloth Fragments Framed in a bois dore frame with green behind glass Made of hand woven silk Metallic thread embroidered Depicting Cornucopia also known as the Hor...
Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century Tibetan Geometric Sleeping Carpet 'Khaden'
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This composition refers to silk patchwork geometric altar cloths that were common in Tibet and used by monks and lamas.
Wool, Cotton
17th century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.
Porcelain
17th Century Portuguese Tile Panel
Located in Madrid, ES
The use of azulejos for the decoration of antependia (front of an altar), imitating precious altar cloths, is typical for Portugal.
Porcelain
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude)
Located in New York, NY
This work, like many painted representations of the Señora de la Soledad, represents a sculpted depiction of the Virgin set atop an altar. Dressed in an austere white tunic and black...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 19.5 in W 18.75 in D 0.19 in
Antique Green and Gold Ecclesiastical Embroidery Brocade Altar Cloth or Banner
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique reen and gold ecclesiastical embroidery altar cloth or banner. Woven silk textile with grapes, floral pattern and the middle gold embroidery metallic threads with initials.
Metallic Thread
$39,152Sale Price|60% Off
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$44,850Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.25 in W 20.25 in D 3.25 in
Fine Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Jesus Christ Crowned with Thorns
By (circle of) Pierre Mignard
Located in LA, CA
A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within its original gilt wood and gesso carved f...
Oil, Canvas, Wood
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