20th Century Religious Items

This finely executed portrait is unsigned and presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Renaissance style. The portrait is hand-painted on a...

A symbolic Christian patience bottle with a cross flanked by miniature bells, the front with a ladder, tools, plants and rooster. The bottle contains a signed paper label, dated Octo...

Antique Arts & Crafts crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and good size sculpture of Christ (who has just bowed His head) on the cross is different to almost all others. The artist who hand-sculpted this impressive work of religious art has created a church relic that, in our view, is second to none. And that is because this uniquely hand carved corpus comes with numerous stylized details that are unlike anything you will have ever seen. It is a style of carving that is very recognizable for being from the European Arts and Crafts...

This petite brass prayer amulet depicts the Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known by the names Chenresi, Guanyin or Kannon. Considered the embodiment of compassion, this b...

Heavy and finest quality, religious bronze wall plaque. This intense, bronze wall plaque depicts the Virgin Mary grieving over the body of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion. The h...

Modernist Cast Bronze Crucifix on Walnut Cross, French or Belgian, circa 1960s A striking mid-20th century Modernist crucifix, featuring a cast bronze corpus of Christ mounted on a ...

Unique and artistic crucifix from the European Midcentury Modern era. Over the centuries the life and teachings of Christ have inspired many an artist to create His image in just as many ways as there were artist. In more recent decades the way in which Christ on the cross has been portrayed has changed significantly from how He was portrayed in previous centuries. Just like Christ was portrayed very differently in the early 20th century as opposed to how He was seen and portrayed in, for example, the Baroque era. And this way will keep changing as evolve. Just like with the other Styles, this modernist version of Christ either speaks to you or it does not and the way in which different people will see and experience this Christ will be very different too. That ofcourse also is the job of every artist, to make you think about an artwork and make you feel something at the same time. Not only is this unique modernist sculpture different in design from most Christ sculptures you will have ever seen, it also is all hand-crafted in a very rare material. This ceramic work of religious art also comes with a mild glazing and the unique elongated design makes it even more modern and 'experimental'. Thanks to the perfect metal hook on the back, safely mounting this piece is much easier than one would expect. If you already have a place and space in mind for Him then maybe you should be this sculpture's next custodian. Mind you, our fair price for this unique and very large, Midcentury crucifix...

An early 20th-century European hand-carved wooden grogger (or gragger), a traditional noisemaker used during the Jewish holiday of Purim. The grogger produces a loud, clattering soun...

Modernist chrome & brass menorah by Shelly Turner for Alef Judaica, circa 1990s. The menorah measures 9"W x 2"D x 4.5"H and is signed on the front side. I cannot make out the name; i...

Unique Arts & Crafts / Jugendstil table or altar crucifix and a wonderful work of religious art. For us the most powerful statement will always be 'the truth will set you free'. It ...

Antique patinated Mercury glass Madonna with child. Turn of the century / early 20th century. This is a wonderful and large mercury glass Madonna with child figurine...

Pair of gilt bronze, Gothic Revival sconces with fierce dragon heads. If you are a collector of Gothic antiques then this rare and top quality made pair of dragon sconces could be y...

A wall hung church money bank in brass. It reads Tabor to its front - incised by hand. Presumably it has been used for tithing at one the churches of Mount Tabor...

WMF. A hand beaten brass chalice, the bowl raised on three organic supports standing on a circular base. Originally silverplated.

Impressive and all handcrafted, early 1900s sculpture of Christ suffering. Just like in the days when Christ lived on our planet, the truth (about who we are and how to best live o...

Stunningly detailed Italian plaster wall shelves, formed as two winged putto / cherubs sat amongst clouds, with a fine gesso overlay and beautifully hand painted, originally from a c...

Electronic prayer equipment in the shape of a metal Mecca with buttons.

Hanging statue depicting the Madonna and Child blessing, seated on the throne. It was made with the sand/earth casting technique, finely chiseled and subsequently burnished and treat...

Antique Balinese hand-carved wooden temple offering ornament known as a Tapel Gebogan, circa 1930s. Carved in the shape of a crowned female and hand painted, the piece is in good vin...

Midcentury African rosewood sculpture wonderfully hand carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child, with great detailing and beautiful face. ...

Meaningful and perfect size, religious work of art. We find it refreshing to see Christ in this original 1913 oil painting as the spiritual master that he was (in a ceremonial act) ...

This is a hand-painted vase. The colors are vibrant.

Early 20th century set of two hand carved tamarind wood laughing Buddha candleholders. Measures: Height 15" (38 cm).    

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. This lot is written in Latin. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice ...

Handcrafted work of religious art with a marvelous patina. This finely carved, wooden statuette of Jesus dates from the earliest years of the 20th century. Well taken care of it is in very good condition and the geometric marble base makes it stand firm and steady. This sacred heart sculpture...

Identical, practical and quality crafted pair of adjustable pedestals. This top quality pair of former Church stands was all hand-crafted around the turn of the century. This is als...

Austro-Hungarian 800 Silver Kiddush Cup, with engraved floral and geometric decoration, marked with the Austro-Hungarian hallmark above the rim for 1872-1922. Weight: 5.86 ozt.; 7.2...

19th Century French gothic cathedral giltwood & glass reliquary / vitrine France, mid-19th century. A reliquary is a container for the display a...

Pair of Hausa Agbada Robes ex Tom Philips Collection.  These robes are early 20th Century and would've been worn by Nigerian priests and are finally embroidered with religious symbo...

Joyful and colorful, Van Gogh-esk work of religious art with maker's monogram. Because we are always looking for the rarest and most beautifully hand-crafted antiques, we 'regularly...

Distinct Hand Carved Art Deco Sculpture of a Religious Man with child. Early 20th century. Distinct and skillfully hand-carved art deco wood sculpture...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nic...

Decorate a library, study, or console table with this elegant two-volume French Holy Bible set. Printed in Marseille, France, and dated 1953, the substantial books are beautifully bo...

c. 1920s-1940s; (likely) Catholic Art and Book Co. - St. Louis, MO Framed chromolithograph of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A classic devotional image of Christ displaying the Sacred ...

A sculptural Mid-Century Dutch ceramic vessel distinguished by its spherical form, sage-blue glaze, and raised Latin inscription that wraps the body. This rare ceramic communion wine jug, crafted in the 1950s by Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland Gouda pottery...

This lovely, vintage Victorian style Christmas tree surround fencing will create an old fashioned quaint decoration or display. There are four sides that each measure 40 inches to 42...

A magnificent, rare and unique Middle Eastern temple architectural shrine element, three lamp, possibly a fireplace overmantle, richly decorated, ...

Substantial Gothic Revival brass jug marked with names Margaret, Philip and Roosevelt as well as maker J&R Lamb New York. Certainly religious in nature with the cross inscribed ...

A Modern Mezuzah Case made by Chava Wolpert Richard in New York Circa 1970. Chava Wolpert Richard was an artist who dedicated her career to the creation of Jewish ceremonial art. Growing up in the shadow of her father, Ludwig Yehuda Wolpert — one of the most influential innovators of modern Judaica of the twentieth century — she soon carved out her own career and came to be recognized as an artist in her own right. Richard brought several innovative practices to the art of Judaica. For example, her mezuzah cases of the early 1960s were made of aluminum coated with phenolic. This Mezuzah case is one of the classic examples of the modernistic designs. Reverse and rounded sides are made of aluminum and the front center is coated with phenolic. The front black panel fits smoothly into its rounded sides where a mezuzah scroll...

A beautiful cobalt blue trinket box with a hinged lid. The top features a scene of the Madonna and Child, with a wreath of gold surrounding the edges. The body is decorated with gold floral accents. The lid is hinged in a bronze hue. The bottom is marked "Limoges China...

A 20th c Sino- Tibetan - Nepali statue. Bronze or cast iron. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Cloisonne & Metal Region of Origin: China Period:...

Mid-century modern polished brass menorah, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7.75"W x 2"D x 4.75"H. #3788

Moroccan Jewish Judaica brass khamsa. (Hand of Fatima) This beautiful piece of folk brass art originates from Morocco, North Africa. The Judaica khamsa...

Showing talent from an early age, Polish-born artist Zamy Steynovitz used rich, vibrant color in his works after a trip to South America in the 80s increased his interest in bright, ...

This exquisite handmade Mezuzah case is a unique piece crafted in Jerusalem in 1986 by the renowned Israeli artist Carmel Shabi. Made of sterling silver (...

Rare glazed ceramic vase decorated with suffering Jesus Christ. signed Losson, circa 1930s. Losson was one of the potteries in the Belgian town of Bouffioulx where Guerin and Biron w...

A hand-carved Virgin of Guadalupe Wood Plaque. This beautifully crafted wooden hanging plaque features the iconic image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Carved with intricate detail, it c...

Ceremonial African sword hand hammered.

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 Deco 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...

This petite Thai prayer amulet depicts a seated medicine Buddha, also known as the King of Healers. Cast of brass with traces of red and gold pigments, the petite Buddha sits in quie...

Merciful Jesus Bust, Northern Europe. Very good condition. dimensions: height 32 cm, width 36 cm, depth 16 cm.

A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #3510

Beautiful post-modern lucite and brass menorah, circa 1980s. The piece features a etched lucite base and back with brass candle vessels. The menorah is in very good vintage conditio...

Tibetan Polychromed Bronze Buddhist Deity Statue with Mosaic Pattern 20thC Measures - 4.75"H x 3.25"W x 2.5"D A finely crafted Tibetan bronze statue of a Buddhist deity from the 20th...

Vintage Israeli Wailing Wall menorah with detailed Judaica design. A meaningful Chanukiah blending history, symbolism, and artistry. We sell items as acquired, without restoring ...

A very nice MCM steel crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail. #4008

Madonna in ceramica Acquistata in negozio di antichità a Chamonix. Provenienza convento di Parigi. Mancanza Grazie

Carved wood Krishna figure with detailed feathers and form. Simple and peaceful. free shipping.

Chalice in 925 sterling silver made in cast and embossed and chiseled completely by hand. The figure of the Virgin Mary has a coat, burnished and oxidized in 2 shades, which surrounds the golden cup...

Art Decò age pair of Italian Holy Water font for nightstands in Bakelite, images in silver-plated brass and glass font.