Religious antiques occupy a relevant place in the collecting of period pieces. In addition to their historical interest, and of course, their spiritual significance, these objects often have fantastic designs that make them highly prized pieces. On the other hand, religious antiques are often made of noble and valuable materials, such as solid ...
Religious antiques occupy a relevant place in the collecting of period pieces. In addition to their historical interest, and of course, their spiritual significance, these objects often have fantastic designs that make them highly prized pieces. On the other hand, religious antiques are often made of noble and valuable materials, such as solid silver, gold and even precious stones. The attractiveness of these materials and the magnificent workmanship of the objects make these antiques not only collector's items, but also highly aesthetic and decorative items that any lover of art and craftsmanship will appreciate.
Among religious antiquities, most of the pieces we are dealing with correspond to the Catholic religion. This branch of Christianity stands out for an intense use of ritual and ornamentation; for this reason, for centuries Catholicism has generated countless works of the first order created by the best artists and craftsmen. From the impressive silver chalices used in ecclesiastical ritual, to works created by painters of the stature of Titian or Velazquez, the profusion of valuable religious antiquities that exist today is truly unfathomable.
There is also an important field of religious antiquities from non-Christian cults. We can find beautiful statues dedicated to Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), which stand out for their spirituality and attention to detail; centuries-old figures related to the Hindu religion, such as images of the god Ganesha (elephant-headed deity related to wisdom); jade or bronze medals with Shinto reliefs, from Japan... All kinds of delicate items endowed with a deep spiritual meaning.
Types of religious antiques
In the vast field of religious antiques (especially as far as the Catholic religion is concerned), we find different pieces with very different functions. From purely ornamental items intended to decorate churches, houses, chapels, sacristies or other spaces, to objects of functional use that are part of ecclesiastical rituals or serve to guard or certain pieces, there is a great variety of typologies. The most notable would be:
Religious antiques make up a field as broad as it is interesting, perfect for lovers of period pieces that combine beauty, sentiment and antiquity. These types of items give rise to wonderful collections, as varied as they are unique.
Amazing and very antique Spanish silver chalice in great condition. Gorgeous and elaborated decoration. With hallmarks and Christian iconography. Amazing and very antique Spanish...
Awesome 1950s gilt silver and enamel chalice. In very good condition. With silver paten and spoon and original storing case. Awesome 1950s gilt silver and enamel...
Great crucifix with polychrome figure of Christ on a carved wooden cross. Excellent condition. Very beautiful and rare. Great crucifix with polychrome figure...
Rare elaborated silver monstrance in fine condition. Complete. Beautiful baroque-styled design. Rare elaborated silver monstrance in...
Fine antique gilt-silver chalice with enamels. Silver paten. Hallmarks on both pieces. Fine antique gilt-silver chalice with...
Gorgeous silver chalice with engravings at the foot and the cup. Entirely decorated. With hallmarks. Gorgeous silver chalice with...
Fine Spanish chalice from the mid-20th century, probably made of alpaca. With paten. Marked. Fine Spanish chalice from the...
Great oil painting depicting St. James the Apostle from the studio of Frans Francken. Antique and gorgeous. Great oil painting depicting St....
Amazing oil painting depicting Virgin Mary with Her Son in Her arms. Original work of art of extreme beauty. Amazing oil painting depicting Virgin...
Beautiful antique oil on copper from the Italian School. Family scene of great charm and spirituality. Beautiful antique oil on copper from...
Outstanding oil painting depicting Virgin Mary with Her Son in Her Arms. Very antique. Outstanding oil painting depicting...
Great baroque Ecce Homo painted in oil on board, deeply expressive. Original from the Italian School. Great baroque Ecce Homo painted in...
Gorgeous and very antique miniature of the Sacred Family, painted in oil on copper. Collectors piece. Gorgeous and very antique miniature...
Antique oil painting depicting Saint Mary Magdalene. 17th-Century Flemish School Antique oil painting depicting Saint...
Wonderful oil on glass painting with the image of Saint Jude Thaddeus. From the Italian School. Very antique. Wonderful oil on glass painting with...
Rare 18K-gold skeletonized verge...