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Religious Church Procession Heaven or Hell Banner.
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Religious Church Procession Heaven or Hell Banner.

19th century
Sold 28 February 2025 · Krave Antiques
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This stunning Belgian antique church banner which dates from the 19th century is beautifully decorated showing images of the devil and a saint standing on the stairs to heaven or hell.

This religious procession banner has a velvet background with gold braid fringing and is decorated with different semi precious stones such as pearls and turquoise. The central scene of the devil and the saint pointing to heaven have wonderful detail such as padded bodies which give a 3D effect, braid stitching and painted faces.

This 19th century excellent quality procession banner has a carved gilded wooden top so it could be carried at a procession and would have also been displayed in a church.

A highly decorative and unique antique that has a fabulous look. An ideal interior designer's piece.

Material: Velvet. Wood. Semi previous stones such as turquoise and pearls. There is no ivory.

Approx dimensions: Width of wood hanger at widest part: 80 cm (31"). Depth of wood hanger: 3 cm (1 3/4"). Height including wood hanger but not including top hanging loop: 111 cm (43 1/2").

Weight: 1.74 kg.

Condition: Very nice decorative antique condition with signs of use with a wonderful look. Some missing gold braid fringe and stones. Some loose threads, small tears and general wear. A small piece missing to the edge of the hanger.

Please note that only the banner is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Religious Church Banner to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1099090
Dealers Internal Reference
HHRB3147
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This stunning Belgian antique church banner which dates from the 19th century is beautifully decorated showing images of the devil and a saint standing on the stairs to heaven or hell.
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This religious procession banner has a velvet background with gold braid fringing and is decorated with different semi precious stones such as pearls and turquoise.
Krave Antiques

The central scene of the devil and the saint pointing to heaven have wonderful detail such as padded bodies which give a 3D effect, braid stitching and painted faces.

fig 1. An antique velvet processional church banner featuring embroidered figures suspended from a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 1. Religious Church Procession Heaven or Hell Banner.

This 19th century excellent quality procession banner has a carved gilded wooden top so it could be carried at a procession and would have also been displayed in a church.

A highly decorative and unique antique that has a fabulous look. An ideal interior designer's piece.

fig 2. An antique velvet processional church banner featuring embroidered figures suspended from a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 2. Religious Church Procession Heaven or Hell Banner.

Material: Velvet. Wood. Semi previous stones such as turquoise and pearls. There is no ivory.

Approx dimensions: Width of wood hanger at widest part: 80 cm (31"). Depth of wood hanger: 3 cm (1 3/4"). Height including wood hanger but not including top hanging loop: 111 cm (43 1/2").

fig 3. An antique velvet processional church banner featuring embroidered figures suspended from a carved gilt wood frame.
fig 3. Religious Church Procession Heaven or Hell Banner.

Weight: 1.74 kg.

Condition: Very nice decorative antique condition with signs of use with a wonderful look. Some missing gold braid fringe and stones. Some loose threads, small tears and general wear. A small piece missing to the edge of the hanger.

Please note that only the banner is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Religious Church Banner to the 19th Century.

Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099090
Dealers Internal Ref
HHRB3147
Krave Antiques
Krave Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Krave antiques are an online retailer that specialise in finding rare and unique items that you will fall in love with

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An antique velvet processional church banner featuring embroidered figures suspended from a carved gilt wood frame.
Religious Church Procession Heaven Or Hell Banner.
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  • ObjectWall Hangings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialVelvet, Silk, Metallic Thread, Wood, Gilt Metal
  • ColourDeep Red
  • MotifsFigurative embroidery, Fringed border, Carved gilt frame, Scrollwork detailing
  • SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Processional banners have been used for centuries in Christian liturgies and civic processions to represent patron saints, biblical narratives, and specific religious guilds or parishes.

Authentic period banners typically feature rich textiles such as silk velvet and damask, embellished with metallic thread embroidery, appliques, and fringed borders, often suspended from carved wooden or gilt metal frames.

Authenticity is determined by examining the hand-stitched embroidery techniques, the natural ageing of the metallic threads and fabrics, and the specific iconography corresponding to historical liturgical art.

Mounting a historic textile on a neutral wall allows the intricate embroidery and rich texture to serve as a focal point, contrasting effectively with minimalist contemporary architecture.

Preservation requires displaying the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable humidity levels, and avoiding harsh cleaning agents to protect fragile fibres and metallic threads.
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