A rare early Ortodox Icon of Saint Nikolaus (or Saint Nicholas), stamped and dated, Moskva, 1875.

Finely handpainted Icon with a beautifully chiseled Ritza in high grade silver 84 of Skt. Nikolaus, Madonna and infant Jesus.

Height: 22,5 cm. and 18,3 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice for the high age and the silver lightly toned with gilt on all Halos, some light wear as seen in the pictures.

Ex. Old Danish Estate Collection

From the 1900 period, we are offering this ornate statue of the Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus.
The figures and crown are made of silver with parts gilded in gold. The Virgin Mary is standing on top of a column, which is supported by an alabaster marble base.Circa 1900.
Dimensions: 8,25" height with base.
This item is in good condition with the exception of a hole on the center of the column as shown in the picture.

Attractive bronze travellers icon, with mother and Christ. This icon probably dates to the 18th. century, but could be 17th. cent..

Size: 59 x 48 mm.

Condition: Near VF, this icon has experienced a lot of love and is covered with a fine white bronze patina.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection.

Wonderful rare antique Chinese Daoist Lotus Dish with molded petals. The lotus flower is a favorite of Taoist artists, who paint it to remind us of the miracle of beauty, light and life, and to communicate an understanding of the Tao and of our place in the world.Typical WanLi color palate with red, green, yellow, blue and black. Signed mark of Wanli. Wear of glaze typical of aged condition.

Date: 18th century or earlier

Size: 7.5"D x 2"H

This is a very large, very seldom seen, antique, Buddhist Temple Mokugyo. A Mokugyo is a wooden percussion instruments that is used by monks at Buddhist Temples (in Japan, China and Korea) during Buddhist ceremonies that involve the recitation of sutras or mantras to maintain rhythm during chanting. It is made from mostly KUSU (Camphor) wood. For large temple Mokugyos such as this one, the wood must be at least 100-years old...

This Antique Japanese Buddhist large temple bell set is a rare and exquisite piece of art that will add a touch of serenity to your home. The set comes complete with a stand, cushion, and striker, all made of Hinoki wood and finished in a beautiful red Urushi lacquer that has acquired a warm patina over its life. The stand features gold gilt accents that add to its elegance...

A lovely large brass alloy / bronze vessel, dating to the late 17th. cent. probably 1680-1710, workshop Nürenberg and maker was Johann Windhösel - Leuchtmacher and cappucine munk in the city in that period.

Very decorative and fine quality baroque art. The vessel with loops in the form of human figures for suspending the chains. The vessel is c. 98 cm. when hanging.

Condition: Choice and intact with a nice patina and smooth wear from use and polishing.

This particular piece is a very unique, stone prayer tablet. It is difficult to date but stylistically could be as early as the Five Dynasties period (907-960 AD). These tablets were often found in conjunction with the ceramic offering vessels from Yunnan. The tablets would accompany the offering vessels and would sometimes comprise an enclosure for the offering vessels. (See trocadero item number 797164 for an example of the offering vessel)...

Rare and important head of a bearded apostle, his face showing a strong and passionate expression. Polychrome wood. Eyes made of glass painted inside. Of Spanish origin, dating back to the 18th century, this head was found in the Philipines in 1978, together with the centurion head (see our stock number 1-1013 ). Height: 29 cm. Old accident on the left side of the head, left eye missing, (see photos), otherwise very good condition...

A nice bronze figure of the crucified Christ, European, European, Late renaissance, c. 16th century AD.

Christ is represented with a crown of thorns and his head bent slightly to the right. With long hair and beard and he wears a pleated peritonium.

Size: 78 mm. tall and 58 mm. wide.

Condition: Fine-Very fine for the type, missing left hand othervise intact with a fine light brown patina with deposits.

Ex. Old Private Collection.

This stunning antique mother-of-pearl carving is a true masterpiece from the 19th century. The Christian icon is rectangular and has been meticulously hand-carved in low relief, resulting in an intricate and detailed portrayal of the Annunciation scene. The Virgin Mary is depicted receiving the news of her impending divine pregnancy from the angel Gabriel, with every detail of the scene captured in stunning clarity...

Antique mother-of-pearl carvings from the 19th century. Christian icon of convex oval form, finely hand carved in low relief with a central raised panel depicting "The Nativity" with a winged angel above.

Shells such as these were sold in the 18th -19th century to Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, where they were carved in relief and pierced by hand by local Palestinian craftsmen...

Chinese Han Dynasty Gilt Bronze Chimera Wonderful Chinese Han Dynasty figure of a chimera. The mythical creature is whimsically posed with it's head turned over it's shoulder and it's mouth wide with it's tongue out. It's feet are hooves and on it's back are wings. Made of bronze and gilded, beautiful patina, eyes are made of inlaid turquoise.

Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

Size: 5 1/4" wide x 4 3/8" high.

Authentic antique 18th - 19th century Russian brass and enamel 4-folded panel icon "The Twelve Principal Feast".

The left fold depicts The Annunciation, The Nativity, The Nativity of The Virgin, and the presentation of the Virgin to the Temple; on the top is The Crucifixion surrounded by St. Martha, Mother of God, Saints John, and Longin Centurion.

On the right fold are: The Presentation of Christ to the Temple, Baptism, Transfiguration, and Entrance to Jerusalem...

Excellent quality antique 19th-century Hungarian-Transylvanian cross, a jeweled crucifix, beautifully handcrafted in baroque style in solid, partially gilded silver.

It has been crafted by hand in a beautiful baroque style using solid silver that is partially gilded. This exquisite crucifix has been made by hammering many individual elements together, chiseling and engraving them finely, and then setting them with jewels...

Hand carved Baroque polychrome wooden cupid angel, typical chubby features of the period. Original black and red patina with gilding. Statuette is in nice mountable condition, signs of age such as some fissures and toes of left foot are missing. Size: H. 23 cm. x 12 cm. For additional photographs see our item # 572973

Pictorial Bible and Bible Dictionary with Cities of the Bible and 1700 illustrations, c1875. Leather bound cover with gilt edged pages, good condition overall. Both front and back covers are embossed with excerpted biblical phrases in gold lettering. Contains color illustrations that include a 'New Map of Palestine' (see photo), also picture frames in the back for family photos. Dimensions: 12.5 inches high x 10 inches wide x 4 inches deep. Email me with questions!

A Flemish (Dutch) bronze lavabo, 16th-17th. cent.

The bellied receptacle with zoomorphic heads to the spouts and female heads with long hair to the lugs supporting the swing handle. Lovely gothic style bronze vessel with quite much gilt present, but made in the early baroque period.

Size: c. 30 cm. wide and 17 cm. tall.

Condition: Extremely fine for this early piece...

Early Japanese Bronze Censor with Reclining Buddha and Prunus trees . Tripod legs with a diamond geometric background behind a Buddha reclining leaning on a rock outcrop. size 2.25" high 3" diameter

Authentic Antique 18th-19th century Russian Orthodox three-folded brass triptych icon the center panel “The Mother Of Good Joy OF All Who Sorrow”; in the centre The Virgin with a warder in her right hand with the groups of people on her sides, on the top part The Vernicle (Holy Face).Left fold: archangel Michael and apostle Peter, Stprelate Basil the Great and St. George the Great martyr, St. prelate John the Chrysostom and St. metropolitan Peter. Right fold: Archangel Gabriel and Apostle Pa...

Attractive brass travellers icon, depicting Mary and Christ, c. early-mid 19th century.

Size: 59 x 48 mm.

Condition: Good Very fine. Nice patina and details preserved.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection.

Three attached large pages from a Burmese manuscript. Overall size 52x39 cm. Black and red ink on thick fibrous paper. Text on first leaf. Undated, estimated to be 19th century or earlier. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

Two door panels from a Greek portable shrine. Early 19th century. Showing five saints with traces of gilding on a wooden base. 25x9cm Currently mounted on antique green velvet under glass in separate golden wood frames.

Very rare and large French Silver plated Baroque Tripod Candelabrum. Relief cast with detailed shell designs, scrolling and 3 attached gilt holy figures. Elaborate as the Baroque style is and a rare specimen ! Condition good, silver plate somewhat worn off due to age and use, good weight. This is a very large floor candlestick creating a special atmosphere! Size: H. 28" x W. 8 3/4" at base (71 cm. x 22 cm.)

Russian wooden egg, lacquered in black and painted. One side with an orthodox cross and the other probably depicting St Basil’s cathedral in the Kremlin in the late 19th century. It might also show the then newly erected cathedral of the Assumption in Omsk. Height "4 / 10.5 cm. Condition: the painted decoration is flaking, as is the black lacquer (cf. pics).

Northern Thai Lanna Wooden Buddha subduing Mara with nice gilding, condition: good, size H. 26cm x 11cm x 8cm

A fine original, 18th Century Venetian Oil Painting, framed depicting the Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, Maria, Joseph and the 3 Magi bearing gifts. Rare piece, artist unknown. Size:40 x 30 cm. Condition: good considering age.

Our best and earliest bronze travellers icon. A very early and attractive bronze travellers icon, made way before the Ban on bronze travellers icon making by Peter the Great in 1722. This icon dates to the 16th. century with the fine renaissance style. Note the fine loop, decorated with the head of Christ.

Size: 71 x 50 mm.

Condition: Good Very fine. Lovely thick dark brown patina, finely preserved details and rare this nice and uncleaned.

Ex. Old Danish private ...

Large Bronze UTHONG Buddha, 18/19th Century. Size: height 80 cm x width at base 58 cm. Knee to knee 52 cm.

, 19th century, finely hand painted on a wooden panel, Russian Orthodox Icon, The Mother of God of Smolensk "Smolenskaya" (Hodigitria or Patron of the wayfarers).  

MEASUREMENTS: 29 cm x 21 cm ( 11 3/8 in x 8 1/4 in).

CONDITION: The icon is in the original good condition with a nice old patina. The border with remains of the iron nails. No repairs or restorations.    

In the eleventh century a copy, made in Constantinople, of the Hodegetria Virgin came to the...

A high quality Greek icon from the secluded Monastery of Athos, Greece, sealed and dated 1892.

Icon with Hodegetria. Tempera on chalk ground. Wooden panel. Gilded nimbs, ancient Greek inscriptions. Rare light colouring and with the wonderful makers seal of the Athos Monastery on reverse, recessed into the wood.

Height 22,2cm, width 17,9cm.

Condition: Choice Very fine for the type, craquelure in places, slight superficial signs of age and wear.

Ol...

Highly decorative and rare hand carved Thai teak wooden guardian angel with sword. 19th Century. Mounted on stand. Good condition. Size: H. 23" (59 cm.) x W. 5.5" (14 cm.) x D. 3.5" (9 cm.)

An early and attractive brass alloy travellers icon, made before the Ban on bronze travellers icon making by Peter the Great in 1722. This icon probably dates to the late 17th. century.

Size: 60 x 48 mm.

Condition: Nice Very fine. Lovely thick dark brown patina, some light wear to high points, but very attractive and untouched.

Ex. Old Danish private Collection.

Gilded Wooden Cupid Angels, Baroque, fine work, found in Burma, but with obvious European influence as Burma was a British colony at that time, mounted on gilt antique wooden base/stands. 19th Century, size of angel only: H. 33cm x W.29 cm x D. 21cm including wings (with base: 46x21x21 excluding wings), good condition considering age, some inconsequential aging and very rare, price shown is per angel, not the pair. Two pairs available! (from same source).

Antique 17th-century large Russian Orthodox brass pectoral Cross Telnik (Крест-тельник). This cross features an intricate and ornate design that combines various ancient symbols, including the Suppedaneum (three-bar) and Saint Andrew's (X-shaped or "Saltire") Crosses, as well as the Crescent (half-moon) symbol known as Tsata. The Suppedaneum is a footrest used during the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while the Saint Andrew's Cross is named after the apostle Andrew, who was crucified o...

Authentic antique 19th-century Russian Orthodox brass traveling icon "The Mother of Good Joy of All Who Sorrows." The central figure is the Virgin Mary holding a warder in her right hand, with groups of people on either side. At the top is an image of Jesus Christ as the King of Kings.

MEASUREMENTS: 6.3 x 5.2 cm (2.48 x 2.05 inches)

CONDITION: in good condition considering its age, with a lovely old patina.

NOTE: Please note that the market is currently flooded with reproducti...

San Antonio de Padua, a silver filigree reliquary pendant, 17th or early 18th century, Portuguese or Spanish work. To one side a plaque showing Saint Anthony and the Christ Child surrounded by the letters SADP, to the other Christ’s head and SALV MUND SALV NOS. Enclosed in the wreath of lily-shaped filigree petals, Gothic in character, is a red ribbon or cloth fragment, purportedly from the dress of the saint. Saint Anthony was born in Lissabon and became a Franciscan prior and a very popular ...

Very rare pair of 19th Century elaborately hand carved solid wooden ceremonial parasol stands, gilded and inlaid with colored mirror pieces. Good condition overall. Size: H. 15" (39 cm.) x W. 11" (28 cm.) x D. 7.5" (19 cm.). Suitable as exquisite lamp bases or as stunning consoles if turned around.

A very rare Crucifics of the Freemasons, dating to the 18th. century!

A terrific Crucifics complete with cobber-nails through the hands of Jesus. Made for the ceremonial activities in the order.

Masonic items older than 19th. century are very rare and high demand. Size: 38 cm.

Condition: Old repair to the cross and reattaching, fine smooth wear and patina

Antique 18th -19th century Sino Tibetan Small Bronze Figure of Guanyin Quan Yin Antique, 18th -19th century, Sino Tibetan bronze figure of Guanyin Quan Yin, finely cast and skillfully hand chased, depicting a bodhisattva seated in dhyanasana, on a lotus base, and the hands, that are in dhyanamudra. She is dressed in layered robes wearing a jeweled necklace and elaborate crown.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 6.5 cm (2.5 in).

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age showing its...

Carrying a baby in her right arm while holding a rosary in her left hand, wearing gold gilded lines on white hooded robe and a rosary, sitting on the colorful lotus base in the lotus pond.

Guanyin or the Chinese Goddess of Mercy is popularly represented as a beautiful woman, holding a child in her arms and wearing a rosary around her neck. Sometimes she is represented in white clothe with a child in her arms and worshipped by those who desire offspring.

Age: Chinese, Qing (Ching) Dynasty...

This magnificent and rare antique Catholic reliquary is a true work of art. Crafted from French ormolu bronze in the 19th century, it is sculpted in the Empire style and features a stunning central oval exposition window. Although this window contains no relics, it is ornately decorated with intricate floral and foliate motifs. The reliquary is further enhanced by a cross crest atop it, adding to its grandeur.

The true beauty of this reliquary lies in its exquisite design and craftsmansh...

A very attractive large Oak figure of a Catholic Benedictine monk, European, probably Germany or Holland, c. later 16th. century.

The figure depicts a younger monk with the typical dress and tonsure hair. He is standing on a octagonal plint. Remnants of the original colours especially to the head.

Height: c. 48 cm. and quite massive and heavy.

Condition: Nice Ver fine for the size and high age, loss to hands, and age cracks and very sound wood.

Ex. Ol...

Icon with St. Barlaam of Khutyn, finely decorated in a silver foliage Ritza.

Oklad hallmarked with the 84, city arms of Saint Petersburg, Cyrillic makers mark A.G.

Height: 32 cm, width: 27 cm.

Condition: Choice VF, with a finely painted Icon underneath the Ritza, lioght wear and tear to the silver but in a fine collectable condition.

German Private Collection.

A larger festival icon, Russian Empire, 19th century AD. According to the expert certificate, made between 1880-1895.

Tempera on chalk and golden ground. Wooden panel. In the center the Easter event with Ascension and Resurrection of Christ. Framed by the feast day themes. Lavish gilt used and very accomplished painting!

Height 35,7cm, width 30,6cm.

Ex Old West-German Private Collection, comes with old Certificate from famous German Icon dealer 'Ikonenmuseum' ...

Antique French medallion with Virgin Mary realized in silver vermeille with enamel and vitreaux. Ivory frame. Signed A. Gascon. Circa 1850-1880. Excellent Condition with original casing. 2.5" diameter, 3.75" tall with hanging loop.

Pair of authentic antique, 19th-century large, solid brass, seven branches’ Menorahs - the most recognizable symbol of Judaism.

This magnificent pair of Menorahs were made in the second half of the 19th century in Poland. Each Menorah is composed of a multi baluster stem rising from a round base, fitted with six scrolling branches, topped by an urn form of candle holders and drip pans, with matching central candleholder.

Each part of the Menorah is turned on a primitive lathe; theref...

This is a bronze miniature figure of Sri-Lakshmi, a Hindu goddess from 16th-18th century India. The figure stands in a sensual tribhanga pose on a round base over a square plinth. Her right arm is extended, and her left arm is raised with a lotus blossom.

She wears a long dhoti with incised foliate patterns and an elaborate pendant belt.

She is also adorned with jewelry and a breast band, and her hair is piled into a high chignon.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in).

CO...

This is antique ecclesiastical sheet music in Latin, from earlier centuries, commonly known as an "antiphonal". These are normally seen as hand painted manuscripts on vellum (animal skin). The present example (17 1/2" by 13 1/2") is a rather typical example, with red bars, and brown/sepia lettering and notes. Condition is good considering the advanced age of the sheet, with overall wrinkling/rippling. See the net for more information on these early music sheets, which were an important part of...

Splendid Brass Church Candelabrum with tripod base, relief cast with many fine details. A massive and rare heavy cast 18/19th Century candlestick! Excellent condition. Size: H. 28" x 9 3/4" diameter (71 cm. x 24.5 cm.)

This is an antique ecclesiastical illustrated manuscript, in Latin, from earlier centuries, commonly called an "antiphonal" or simply an antique manuscript. These are normally seen as hand painted manuscripts on vellum (animal skin). The present example (21" by 13" inside the mats, 26" by 19" framed) is a rather typical example, with generally brown/sepia lettering, and a few capital letters and other letters in colors (red, and blue). It does appear to be a double-sided piece, also common, as ...

A rare early Ortodox Icon Jesus Kristus Pantokrator, stamped and dated, Moskva, 1874.

Finely handpainted Icon with a beautifully chiseled Ritza in high grade silver 84. The piece was made by Viktor Sawinkows 1855-1888, stamped with his mark.

Height: 22 cm. and 18 cm. wide.

Condition: Choice for the high age and the silver lightly toned.

Ex. Old Danish Estate Collection

Nice Lanna Buddha from Northern Thailand with gilding, subduing Mara, hand carved from single piece of wood, 19th Century, good condition, size: H. 17cm x 7cm x 3.5cm

A very nice early German School carved and painted figure of Madonna, Germany, ca. 1500 AD.

She is standing crossing her arms in long garments and a robe with hood. Finely painted in colours.

Size: 24,5 cm. tall.

Condition: Choice for type! Basically intact with limited wormbites and some flaking of the paint, still nice and sound.

Ex. Old Danish Collection

Mayan terracotta head fragment with nice detail , dendrite spots . size 2.5 by 2.5"

Authentic antique, 19th century, Russian Triptych icon Deesis with Selected Saints composed of three bronze icons mounted in wooden casing. The Savior enthroned with mourning The Virgin and John the Baptist in the center panel, flanked by two icons depicting The Guardian Angel and saints: Zossima and Sabbatius of Solovetskii monastery.

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age of 100 years, no repairs or restoration. Wooden frame joints showing shrink...

An antique Japanese temple plaque made from one large solid block of Keyaki (Zelkova) wood. Hand carved on both sides. One side depicts ocean waves which represents polar opposite ideas of peaceful tranquility and powerful ferocity. The opposite side features Sunflowers representing warmth and longevity and Chrysanthemums symbolizing immortality.

Age: Edo/Meiji Era (circa 1850-1900)

Dimensions: 46" Wide by 22 1/2" High

An exceptional and very large Russian judean silver torah pointer, dated 1878 and makers mark of B.C. and M.A.

A Torah pointer is used when reading the Torah scroll so as not to touch the sacred text with the finger.

Stamped with Russian silver stamps .84 and very ornately made: On the top a finely moulded flower on an openwork hemispheric disc shape with flowers; on the upper stem two Rabbies or Jewish worshippers standing on top of a beautiful openwork filigree section; ...

An attractive Russian judean silver torah pointer, dated 1895 and makers mark of O.C..

A Torah pointer is used when reading the Torah scroll so as not to touch the sacred text with the finger.

Stamped with Russian silver stamps .84, dated 1895 and with other symbols over the pointed finger and very ornately made: On the top a fierce lion standing on a an openwork floral hemispheric disc; on the stem an inserted glass Ruby-like stone inside a Judean star and ending with the...

Authentic antique 18th century rare Russian Orthodox cast bronze icon of the Mother of God of Smolensk Smolenskaya Hodigitria or Patron of the Wayfarers. The Virgin gazes either into the distance or at the viewer, holding the child Christ seated on her left arm while she gestures towards him with her right hand. The breasts of the Virgin and the Christ are adorned with Tsata.

CONDITION: Showing signs of usage and wear with a dark old patina.

MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm x 5 cm (2.17 inches ...