20th Century Religious Items

This is a hand-strung mala necklace/rosary featuring large, barrel-shaped bone beads with intricate hand-carved and "batik" style dyeing process, portraying Buddhas and traditional a...

Striking French Mid-Century ceramic crucifix, France, 1950s. A beautifully modeled piece with exceptional design and quality, showcasing the sculptural and expressive ceramic traditi...

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typical 18th century Portugal set ...

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...

We offer this silver plate Virgin sculpture Attributed to Los Castillo, circa 1970. Of Taxco, Mexico.

Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), ''The 10 Commandments'', 5 silver medals each in 2 acrylic glass cases (can be unscrewed), both sides in relief, the commandments 1-10 are depicted in Dalí...

Vintage late 20th century Christopher Radko and Waterford hand painted, blown glass Christmas / holiday ornaments. Christopher Radkos feature - red, orange and blue Bright Circus St...

Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...

Seldom seen 1920s Art Deco Light-Up Crusifix .. Stunning depiction.. wonderful detail,,Incrusted rhinestones,, Pat. 1924..25. Comes with original...

French Art Deco Bronze & Oak Crucifix from Sainte-Claire de Mur de Barrez Monastery, France, 1920s. This exquisite French Art Deco bronze and oak crucifix dates back to the 1920...

A rare four-piece suite of Mexican Modern silver jewelry suite circa 1940s from Taxco, Mexico and crafted by William Spratling (1900-1967), an American designer and entrepreneur who ...

In this listing you will find a rare bronze religious souvenir from Lourdes, depicting Virgin Mary. The piece is done in bronze. Which appears to have been gold-plated. A souvenir fr...

Set of 3 traditional religious plaster figures. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and...

Beautiful antique church candlestick, decorated with 4 white opal glass and brass lilies. Otherwise known as a thanksgiving candelabra, thi...

Wonderful Gothic eyecatcher to come home to, umbrella or stick stand. If first impressions count then you cannot go wrong with this Gothic Revival stand in your entrance. Not only i...

Large antique print of the seven sacraments. Published by Mosella-Verlag, 1913. This print originates from a series titled 'Kathol. Schulbibelwerk von Dr. Ecker'.

Set of two Vintage Israeli Brass Decorative Plates with enameled Jerusalem and menorah designs, perfect for display or collectible purposes. We sell items as acquired, without res...

Wall plate by the Danish designer Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal made of metal wall mounted sheet lacquered in black and gilt with glass faceted frosted Art Glass.Limited edition from ...

Ultramodern "Flat Arch" menorah by Italian designer Luigi Del Monte 1999 Featured in the MoMa gift catalog and design store Winter 2000 Sleek design in blue anodized aluminum with i...

1970s by Emaus Monks Abstract Virgin Mary Art Cuernavaca, Mexico Painted Wall Art Panel Mahogany Wood Maker stamp on backside 10 tall x 5 w x .75 thick...

French Art Deco Crucifix Walnut and Silver-Plated Spelter Circa 1920. This exquisite French Art Deco crucifix from circa 1920 showcases fine craftsmanship with walnut wood and s...

Massive post-modern stacked art glass menorah by Bill Meeks Studio, circa 1995. The piece features stacked pieces of free form art glass to form what looks like an ice sculpture. Ab...

A beautifully sculptural Mid-Century Modern Hanukkah menorah produced by the renowned Israeli firm Pal-Bell. Cast in brass with a rich verdigris patina, the design features an elegan...

One very stylish, medieval looking, little antique stool created in the Arts & Crafts era. In the Arts & Crafts era many artisans experimented with incorporating different styles in...

Belgium / 1930 / Religous statue Jesus Christ / André Taeckens (1906-1965) / plaster, wood / Art Deco Plaster Art Deco statue of Jesus, mounted on a beautifully crafted wooden stand...

This is a Silver Chalice and Round Patten. It depicts a concave shaped cup adorned with an engraved garland of scrolls branches of leaves at the upper border. It is supported by a repousse stem decorated with cherubs’ faces, rocailles and scrolls of acanthus leaves. The round base also follows almost similar repousse pattern with cherubs’ faces and scrolls of acanthus leaves. Below the base is hallmarked...

Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. T...

Vintage modernist carved walnut crucifix / cross sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is signed on the underside and measures6.5"W x 2.5"D x 12.5"H. Very nice, well carved sculpture. ...

A Pair of Early 1900s fine bronze & marble Sacred Heart busts. Jesus & Mary, A devotional duo in gilded bronze. This graceful pair of antique busts, crafted around the early 1900s, ...

A striking pair of vintage shabbat candlesticks attributed to the design house of Weinberg, celebrated for their sculptural mid-century decorative objects. These pieces showcase a dr...

Ming Dynasty Style Pear Wood Buddhist Niche A finely made wooden Buddhist niche crafted from yellow pear wood, produced in the 20th century in the style of Ming Dynasty devotional f...

This beautiful statue of Christ was crafted in Spain, circa 1900. The statue features the religious figure standing in a traditional seating pose a...

Mid-Century Nativity in Murano glass attributed to Gino Cenedese, 1960s Purchased by my grandparents in one of the most prestigious shops in Piazza San Marco, in Venice, during their...

This exquisite mezuzah case is crafted in sterling silver 925 with delicate handmade filigree work, showcasing elegant spirals and fine lattice detailing. Measuring 9 cm in length, i...

Cabinet of curiosities of plaster figures and pieces in a wooden drawer. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. Olot has a long tradition in the produc...

A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3854

One of a kind, large and beautifully handcrafted, work of religious art. An antique bronze crucifix corpus of this size is a rare find and to have been given the opportunity to purchase one of such beautiful quality and details more than made our day. The striking anatomy and the unique patina of this large wall sculpture of our Lord Jesus are truly marvelous and we could see this antique go...

Crucifix from the mid-1800s with a carved shroud or veil depicting Christ in the base. This unique and remarkable antique crucifix can both be used as a table and as a wall crucifix. Over the decades we have sold a number of unique and very well crafted crucifixes, but never one in the Art Decò style with this combination of materials and techniques. The overall design and size is what stands out first, but the details and the materials are what make this antique work of religious art extraordinary. The relatively large base of this unique crucifix is a work of religious art in its own right. It is almost as if the cross is growing from this beautiful base and the cross itself too comes with a number of superbly inlays details. With their symbolic meaning of birth and resurrection it is obvious why the artist / sculptor so tastefully incorporated them here. Apart from a minor 'lean' to the left, the cross itself too is in excellent condition. If one were to speak of a trinity in this crucifix then the unique base and cross are completed with an equally striking, solid bronze corpus of Christ...

Deeply carved, extra large size, Gothic Revival corbel, bracket with a stunning patina. Finding unique antiques that have just that little bit more than your average is what we alwa...

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over white in typ...

Rare and beautifully handcrafted, finest quality and meaningful church censer. This possibly unique church incense burner was handcrafted arou...

Belgium / 1920 / Crucifix / bronze and marble / Religious An evocative devotional object from Belgium, dating to the early 20th century, this crucifix marries spiritual reverence wi...

Large Vintage Hand Carved Bas Relief of AGNUS DEI Altar Piece. Large vintage Altar piece carving in low relief features the AGNUS DEI. This rare and meaningful piece from the first ...

Traditional religious plaster figure of a virgin in a wooden niche. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...

Italian Renaissance style religious carved crucifix (19th century).  

A fine estate fresh Celtic cross. In serpentine hardstone. With engraved Celtic designs to the front. Mounted atop a plinth with felt foot pads. Simply a great Celtic cross! Dat...

Unique and antique bronze wall sculpture of corpus of Christ. A powerful and beautifully modeled bronze corpus of Christ, rendered with striking emotional intensity and sculptural m...

AL Malaikah vintage Masonic Shriner iconic burgundy wool Fez hat. Al Malaikah, legion of Honor vintage fez hat from the Los Angeles Al Malaikah Shrine...

The Mormon We are proud to offer a unique hand carved early 20th century figure of a traditional Mormon. Wonderfully carved from a single piece of hard wood, detailing an angel at t...

Top quality and mint condition bust sculpture from the early 1900s with maker's name. This incredibly well carved bust of Jesus is impressive both for its quality and its large size. With His head bowed down like in His final hours on the cross this design is obviously perfect for displaying on a tall stand. In this case a tall and ebonized wooden pedestal was used and thanks to the contrasting colors of this bust and its pedestal they are like a match made in heaven. The master sculptor / artist could not have done a better job in hand carving the exhausted yet serene facial expression of Christ. The large size of this bust combined with the rare sandstone material makes this work of religious art look extra ancient. Because of its size this archetype of Christianity can also be seen and worshipped from further away. Unfortunately we cannot read the name of the skilled artisan who signed this unique sculpture. Thanks to its amazing quality, its excellent condition, its deeper meaning and its powerful presence this work of religious art will never fail to impress, no matter where you decide to have it on display. For it to have come our way felt like a blessing and to be able to offer it to the 1stdibs.mommunity in this amazing condition is an honour for us. Our fair price for this museum worthy sculpture again includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. Total height x width x depth: 74 x 17 x 16.5 inches. Christ bust...

Terracotta medallion representing three putti on an eagle flying, Wall plaque Good condition with good patina due to age. Good condition Shipping: D 43 H 6 cm 3 kg.

Description: Prayer book in gilded filigree silver with shepherd children adoring Our Lady in the center, and surrounded by a polychrome frieze. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Ma...

Beautifully stylized, midcentury crucifix. This handcrafted religious work of art shows us that Christ and what He stands for continuous to inspi...

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...

This brass Hanukkah menorah, made in the United States around 1920, was likely a promotional item for the Yiddish newspaper Der Tog (The Day), a widely read publication among Jewish ...

A very nice and simple religious plaque or icon of Mary the mother of Jesus. The piece is bas-relief in brass on a wood plaque, circa 1960s.

We offer this original Mexican ex voto, due to the effects of time, the writing has been erased.

Large-Scale Bronze-Clad Sculpture of the Holy Family, Deaccessioned from a Church, Italy, Late 20th Century A monumental and finely modeled bronze-clad devotional sculpture depicting the Holy Family—Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and the Christ Child—executed in a classical academic style and likely produced in Italy in the late 20th century. Standing an impressive 42 inches high, the composition is arranged in a harmonious triangular grouping, with Joseph tenderly supporting the Christ Child while holding a carpenter’s cross, and Mary inclining protectively toward both figures. This work was deaccessioned from a church, where it was formerly used as a devotional or sanctuary sculpture, lending it authenticity of purpose and ecclesiastical provenance. The iconography follows traditional Catholic symbolism: Joseph’s cross refers to both guardianship and the foreshadowing of the Crucifixion; Mary’s bowed head and protective gesture express humility and maternal devotion; and the Christ Child turns gently toward Joseph in a gesture of intimacy and blessing. All three figures are crowned with halos, incised with radiating and floral motifs, reinforcing the sacred character of the composition. The sculpture is richly detailed throughout, with deeply undercut drapery folds, sensitively modeled facial expressions, and finely articulated hands and hair. The surface is finished in a hand-applied bronze patination with subtle tonal variations ranging from warm umber to deep olive, lending depth and visual warmth to the figures. The modeling remains sculpturally complete from all viewing angles, allowing for freestanding presentation. Crafted in a high-quality bronze-powder-infused medium over a composite core, the piece achieves the visual authority of cast bronze while remaining structurally practical for interior display. An evocative and reverent work, this large-scale Holy Family sculpture...

Antique Greek prayer beads, often referred to as "komboskini" or "chotki," are a form of prayer rope or string used in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition for counting prayers ...

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile/azulejo The tile painted in cobalt blue over wh...