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.
Delicate glass-and-brass cruet set with storing case. In very good condition. Almost one century old. Delicate glass-and-brass cruet set...
Rare Spanish-Philippine ivory Christ with its CITES. In good conditon. With wooden cross and hand-painted blood. Rare Spanish-Philippine ivory Christ...
Gorgeous storing case for monstrance made of solid olive wood. In very good condition. Beautiful veneer. Gorgeous storing case for monstrance...
Antique solid-wooden storing case for monstrance. With original leather covering and inner velvet lining. Antique solid-wooden storing case for...
Hand-carved solid-mahogany storing case for mostrances. Original from the 19th century. In good condition. Hand-carved solid-mahogany storing...
Amazing antique solid-silver neo-gothic-style ciborium. With gold-plated finish original from the period. Outstanding piece. Amazing antique solid-silver...
Magnificent baroque painting of the Spanish school with the theme of the Resurrection of Lazarus. Very good condition. Original oil painting. Magnificent baroque painting of the...
Gorgeous antique silver chalice made...