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 antique oil on board from the Italian School. Depicting Virgin Mary Mother of Sorrows. Amazing antique oil on board from the...
Exceptional carved bull-bone triptych in excellent condition. Around one hundred years old. Very beautiful. Exceptional carved bull-bone triptych...
Striking Spanish embossed-silver triptych on a wooden base. In excellent condition. Nearly one century old. Striking Spanish embossed-silver...
Amazing silver chalice more than 300 years old. In very good condition. Silver guaranteed in writing. Amazing silver chalice more than 300...
Beautiful silver home stoup with the image of the Virgin in the center. In good condition. With hallmarks. Beautiful silver home stoup with the...
Amazing antique silver cruet set, around two centuries old. With hallmarks of the city of Paris. In very good condition. Amazing antique silver cruet set,...
Fine antique portable gilt-silver monstrance with hand-engraved decoration. In fine condition. Fine antique portable gilt-silver...
Spectacular silver image of the Virgin of the Neglected, Patron Saint of Valencia. Made by Piró Goldsmiths and with hallmarks. Spectacular silver image of the...
Gorgeous antique silver chalice made in Spain. In very good condition. With hand-made paten, also silver. Gorgeous antique silver chalice made...
Beautiful French silver chalice with inscription. In amazing condition and with engraved decoration. Beautiful French silver chalice with...
Amazing collection of stereoscopic photos with the history of Jesus of Nazareth. Storing case and viewer. Fully original from the time. Amazing collection of stereoscopic...
Antique silver and metal ciborium with hallmarks. Engraved by hand over all its surface. Very good looking. Antique silver and metal ciborium...
Gorgeous gilt-and-plain silver monstrance with stylish decoration. Antique piece. Gorgeous gilt-and-plain silver...
Rare and exclusive home stoup more than one hundred years old. Solid-silver decorative details. Collectors piece. Rare and exclusive home stoup more...
Sober antique solid-silver ciborium adorned with embedded pearls. Modern design. In fine condition. Sober antique solid-silver ciborium...
Wonderful map of Asia edited by...