What are antique catholic sculptures?

These pieces are hand-carved or moulded religious works depicting saints, the Virgin Mary, and Jesus Christ, created for use in churches, convents, or private homes. They serve as focal points for prayer and reflection, capturing the artistic and spiritual sentiments of their respective periods.

How were these sculptures used historically?

Communities placed them on altars, inside private chapels, and within domestic devotional spaces to aid in contemplation and worship. Some figures, such as santos, were also dressed in textiles and carried in religious processions during feast days.

How should I live with wooden religious figures?

Place them away from direct sunlight and sudden humidity changes to protect the underlying wood and delicate polychrome or giltwood surfaces. Allow them stable indoor conditions so the timber and historic paint layers remain secure over time.

How do I tell different periods apart?

Earlier pieces from the medieval and seventeenth-century periods often display heavier stylisation and deeper chisel work, rooted in Gothic or Baroque traditions. Nineteenth-century and later works frequently show greater naturalism or revivalist tendencies, alongside the introduction of materials like terracotta and Parianware.

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These antique catholic sculpture pieces range from late medieval church figures to devotional carvings, bringing centuries of sacred devotion and hand-carved artistry into your home.

Large Sculpture of Mary & the Infant Christ C.1960

1920 - 1940

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Large Sculpture of Mary & the Infant Christ C.1960

From Collinge Antiques

£995

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19th century

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19th Century Statue of Virgin Mary and Child

From Treaders Collectables

£2,500

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17th century

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A 17th Century Corpus Christi

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£900

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miscellaneous

1900 - 1920

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Large Terracotta Figure of Mary C.1920

From Collinge Antiques

£795

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ceramics

18th century

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Large 18th Century Carving of St. Roche

From Jake Wright Antiques Ltd.

£2,500

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An Ecclesiastical Italian Carved Olive Wood Figure Group of Mary, Joseph and Jesus

19th century

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An Ecclesiastical Italian Carved Olive Wood Figure Group of Mary, Joseph and Jesus

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Santos Figure

From The House of Antiques

£3,895

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miscellaneous

19th century

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Antique Carved Figure

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£1,450

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19th century

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Antique Sculpture St Bernadette Before the Virgin Mary 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£850

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17th century

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17th Century Figure of John the Baptist

From Jane Short Antiques

£975

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The listings span from pre-sixteenth century medieval church figures to twentieth-century terracotta pieces, encompassing wood, gesso, paint, and gold leaf.

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Antique Catholic Sculpture

Large Sculpture of Mary & the Infant Christ C.1960

19th Century Statue of Virgin Mary and Child

A 17th Century Corpus Christi

Large Terracotta Figure of Mary C.1920

Large 18th Century Carving of St. Roche

An Ecclesiastical Italian Carved Olive Wood Figure Group of Mary, Joseph and Jesus

Early 19th Century Santos Figure

Antique Carved Figure

Antique Sculpture St Bernadette Before the Virgin Mary 19th Century

17th Century Figure of John the Baptist

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