Religious statues, figures and figurines

19th Century Oak Statue of Christ on Wall Bracket

An antique carved oak statue of Christ bearing the cross on carved oak wall bracket, 19th century, 46 cm high overall

Byzantine Reliquary Cross with Central Figure and Flanking Saints

Byzantine reliquary cross, probably 10th-11th century, with central figure flanked by Mary and Saints, height 6 cm

19th Century Earl: Framed Religious Painted Glass Figure, 24cm

An earl possibly 19th century framed painted-glass religious figure, height 24 cm cm, width 18 cm frame,

Town Scene: Sterling Silver Jewish Sculpture

A sterling silver Jewish sculpture depicting town scene, height 6 cm, , Wt:124g,

Polychrome Madonna Figure, Late 18th/Early 19th Century, 115cm High

A carved polychrome and giltwood figure of the Madonna, late 18th/early 19th century, near flat to the back on an integral wood base, 115 cm high

18th Century Continental Carved Pine Religious Figure with Polychrome Decoration

An antique Continental carved and polychrome pine figure, 18th century, a male religious figure modelled standing and wearing long robes, looking upwards, retaining some of the original gesso and polychrome decoration (lacking the lower parts of both…

Sterling Silver Torah Boy Statue, 20th Century, Judaica Collectible

Judaica sterling silver statue of a boy reading the torah, 20th century, stamped 'Sterling, 925', 10.5 cm high

1960s New Zealand Madonna and Child Elm Carving

A 1960s elm carving of Madonna and Child, New Zealand. Abstract form on a black base. Height 58 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 13.5 cm

18th Century French Carved Wood Corpus Christi, Original Painted Surface

An antique carved wood Corpus Christi, 18th century, probably French, of typical form with the head up and to one side and the eyes looking upwards, with the remains of the original painted gesso surface, 47 cm high, 35 cm wide

17th/18th Century Spanish Polychrome Wood Corpus Christi, 55cm High

An antique carved and polychrome wood Corpus Christi, late 17th / 18th century, probably Spanish, of typical form with the head fallen, with the remains of the original gesso and polychrome surface, partly overlaid at an early stage with a further gesso…

Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints, Italian School 15th Century

Central Italian school first half 15th century, the Virgin and child enthroned and crowned by two angels, with St Francis and St Anthony Abbot, tempera and gold leaf with punchwork on wood panel with engaged frame, 62 x 47.5 cm overall, including the…

Polychrome and Giltwood Carved Angel Figure, 56 cm High

An antique polychrome and giltwood carved figure of an angel, 56 cm high

19th Century Filipino Santos Figure, Hand Carved and Painted

Antique Filipino hand carved and painted Santos figure, 19th century, height 30 cm, lacking hands

Continental Wood Carved Virgin Mother & Child Statue, 19th/20th Century

An antique Continental statue of the Virgin mother and child, carved wood with polychrome finish, 19th/20th century, 52 cm high

Teak Madonna Sculpture by Simon Randers, 1960s Denmark

A teak Madonna sculpture by Simon Randers for Randers Mobelfabrik, 1960s, Denmark. Carved from a single piece of wood. With maker's mark to the base. Height 42.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 1.5 cm

Polychrome Santos Figure: Carved Wood, 30 cm Height

Antique Santos figure, carved wood with traces of polychrome various losses, on a custom stand. Height 30 cm

Gilt Brass Medicine Buddha Statue with Cloisonne Details

A gilt brass and cloisonne medicine Buddha statue, Modeled seated on a lotus throne holding a sacred myrobalan plant and healing vase, 20 cm height

Gabonese Copper-Plated Wooden Reliquary Figure on Stand

Gabon reliquary figure mounted on a stand, wood with copper plate and wire, 40 cm height

Saint Anthony with Child: 18th Century Carving

Religious figure, late 18th century, Saint Anthony of Padua with child, hand carved and painted, height 51 cm

19th Century Holy Infant of Prague Statue from Philippines

A Filipino religious statue depicting the Holy Infant of Prague, carved wood with polychrome finish, 19th century, 26 cm high, Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection

18th/19th Century Saint Mary Religious Statue from Philippines

A Filipino antique religious statue depicting Saint Mary, carved wood and polychrome finish, 18th/19th century, 34 cm high, Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection

18th Century Spanish Processional Saint with Polychrome Finish

Antique Spanish processional Saint, carved wood with polychrome finish and glass eyes, 18th century, 85 cm high, note: with later box plinth stand, 165 cm high overall, Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection

Goanese Ivory Baby Jesus, 17th/18th Century

An antique Goanese carved ivory figure of baby Jesus South Indian origin, 17th/18th century, 19 cm high, 22 cm overall, Provenance: The Baker-Finch collection

18th Century Polychrome Santos Figure, 60cm Height

A polychrome Santos figure, 18th century, the tonsured saint in a coloured robe with knotted rope belt, height 60 cm

Mary on Serpent Plinth

Plaster statue, Mary mother of Jesus, standing on a serpent with large concrete plinth, total height 200 cm

18th Century Santos Figure of Female Saint in Prayer

A carved and painted Santos figure, 18th century, Spanish colonial, of a female saint in an attitude of prayer. Height 33 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest

Polychrome Saint Relief Sculpture, Late 17th Century

A carved polychrome relief sculpture of a bearded male Saint, late 17th century, possibly St Peter. Height 43 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest

Polychrome Baptism Figure, 16th Century German Art

A finely carved and polychrome painted figure of the Baptimism of Christ, south German, 16th century dimensions: 95 cm high

Assumption of the Virgin, Italian, 1680

A gilt-gesso and carved wood arched panel of the Assumption of the Virgin, Italian circa 1680, 56 cm high, 35 cm wide

Carved German Angel Heads on Velvet Backboards

A pair of powerfully and expressively carved wood heads of angels, German circa 1680, on velvet backboards, approx.30 cm high by 30 cm wide

Spanish Bishop Reliquary Bust, 1700

An exceptional carved, gilt gesso and polychrome painted reliquary bust of a Bishop, Spanish circa 1700 resting on large carved lion paw feet, 95 cm high 42 cm wide

Flemish Madonna and Child: Rare Painted Gesso Figure

A very rare and beautiful painted gesso and carved limewood figure of the Madonna and Child, Flemish circa 1600, 117 cm high 45 cm wide

18th Century Carved Oak Bishop Figure

A carved oak figure of a bishop, 18th century, the standing figure modelled wearing a mitre and robes, 43 cm high

Angel and Flowers

Jesus Tellosa (Mexico 1936-2012) angel and flowers, painted ceramic figure, signed lower, 84', height 48 cm

Carved Oak Statue of Sacred Heart Jesus

Early 19th century carved oak statue of the sacred heart Jesus 54.5 cm height

Carved Limewood Madonna and Child Statue

Late 17th century /early 18th century carved limewood statue Madonna and Child 42 cm height

Hand-painted Spanish religious statue

Antique Spanish statue, hand painted carved wooden religious statue

Santos Figure: Saint Anthony of Padua

A painted Santos figure of Saint Anthony of Padua, the brown robed holy man holding out his hands, height 44.5 cm

Antique Crucifixion Scene with Metal Jesus Figure

A Depiction of the crucifixion of Christ, an antique wood carved cross and stand. The figure of Jesus is cast from metal and coloured with enamel paints, height 65.6 cm, width 32 cm, diameter 14 cm

Exquisite Marble Virgin Sculpture

A marble Virgin sculpture, fantastically proportioned and detailed sculpture. Height 54 cm, width 29 cm, depth 17 cm

18th/19th Century Carved and Painted Saint Figure on Plinth

A carved and painted figure of a saint, late 18th/early 19th century, the standing figure with a book in one hand, raised on a later tapering square plinth, 42 cm high

Carved Wood Santos Apostle Figure (35 cm)

Philippines carved wood Santos figure, carved wood standing figure of an apostle, height 35 cm

Yellow-robed Santos Figure from the Philippines

Philippines carved painted wood Santos figure standing yellow robed figure, height 40 cm

Carved Painted Santos Figure with Small Base Addition

Philippines carved painted wood Santos figure 'San Esidro,' height 33 cm, with additional small Santos figure to base.

Standing Preacher Santos Figure with Missing Hand

Philippines carved painted wood Santos figure figure of a standing Preacher, 1 carved hand missing, on carved stand, with affixed stamp of the National Museum of the Philippines, Manila, height 49 cm, total including base.

Carved Painted Wood Santos Figure with Base

Philippines carved painted wood Santos figure standing figure, on carved wood base, losses, height 55 cm, including base.

Large Carved Painted Apostle Santos Figure from Philippines

Philippines carved painted wood Santos figure large standing figure of an apostle, on wood base, height 63 cm

18th Century Italian Polychrome Christ Child Figure

A carved and polychrome wooden figure of the Christ child, Italy, 18th century, dressed in a robe ornamented with brocade panels and sewn with glass bugle beads and a silver lace fringe, on later support and stand, overall height 39 cm

17th Century Oak Bishop Saint Reliquary with Copper Cover

A carved oak reliquary in the form of a Bishop Saint, Italy, 17th century, wearing a mitre and with a later copper cover to the receptacle on a moulded base, height 45 cm

Continental Mary and Jesus Statue, 17th/18th Century

A Continental statue of Mary and Jesus, carved wood with remains of polychrome finish, 17th/18th century, 48.5 cm high. Provenance: The Joseph Greenberg collection

Composite Stone Jesus Statue - 106cm

A composite stone statue of Jesus, 106 cm high

Dark Patina Madonna and Child

Early carved wood figure of Madonna and Child. Medium density, rich dark patina. Height 29 cm

Medieval Madonna and Child with Attendant

Very early carved oak religious figure group. Madonna and Child with supportive attendant - possibly medieval. Hole at top, possibly to accommodate halo. Old woodworm losses no longer active. Height 46 cm. Provenance: Luciano Sita collection, Sydney.

Carved Wood Saint Figure, 18th Century

A Continental carved wood figure of a Saint, 18th century, naturalistically modelled with one (missing) arm raised, the other holding a book, on an integral plinth, 46 cm high. Provenance: Sotheby's Australia, 21st May 2002, lot 541.

18th Century Carved Madonna and Child Figure

A Continental carved hardwood figure of the Madonna and Child, 18th century, naturalistically carved, the Madonna in flowing drapery with remains of polychrome decoration throughout. 93 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Gary McPherson South Fitzroy…

Marble Virgin Mary, 83 cm

A carved marble figure of the Virgin Mary, height 83 cm

Carved Wood Mary and Jesus Sculpture by E. Schubert

Eva Schubert Mary and Jesus sculpture, carved wood, signed 'E. Schubert', 40 cm high

Polychrome Religious Panel with Jesus and Sword

Religious carved wood and gesso panel, of rectangular form, with arched pediment and spires above Jesus with a sword, polychrome, 55 23 cm

17th Century Italian Religious Carving with Polychrome Finish

Religious carving, 17th century Italian with traces of polychrome painted finish

Christian Art and History: Depictions of Jesus and Architecture

Christianity: Art, sculpture, architecture and carvings; the depiction of Jesus Christ and the history of Christianity, (13 vols.).

St. Roch Group with Dog and Angel

A carved wood with polychrome finish group depicting St. Roch (or Rokkus), with the dog offering him bread and attended by an angel, 19th century, 35 cm high. Among his many attributes, St. Roch is the Patron Saint of bachelors, dogs, falsely accused…

18th/19th Century Polychrome Wood Figural Group of Holy Family

An antique figural group depicting Mary, Joseph and young Jesus, carved wood with polychrome finish, 18th/19th century, 26.5 cm high overall

Spanish 17th/18th Century Virgin & Child Statue

The Virgin Mary and baby Jesus statue, carved wood with polychrome finish, Spanish, 17th/18th century, 57.5 cm high

Spanish Corpus Christi Statue, 18th/19th Century

Corpus Christi statue, carved wood with polychrome finish, Spanish, 18th/19th century, 47 cm high, 43 cm wide

Continental Corpus Christi Statue, 18th/19th Century, 24cm High

A Continental Corpus Christi statue, carved wood with polychrome finish, 18th/19th century, 24 cm high

Continental Corpus Christi Statue, 18th/19th Century, Polychrome Finish

A Continental Corpus Christi (part) statue, carved wood with remains of polychrome finish, 18th/19th century, 24 cm high

18th/19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue with Later Base

A religious statue, carved wood, 18th/19th century, later base, 68 cm high

18th/19th Century Spanish Corpus Christi Sculpture

A Corpus Christi, carved wood with remains of polychrome finish, Spanish, 18th/19th century, 62 cm high, 55 cm wide

18th/19th Century Carved Wood Pieta with Polychrome Finish

A Pieta, carved wood with remains of polychrome finish, 18th/19th century, 46 cm high

Flemish 18th/19th Century Carved Wood Virgin Mary Statue

The Virgin Mary statue, carved wood and polychrome finish with gilded highlights, Flemish, 18th/19th century, 47 cm high

19th Century Polychrome Wood Virgin Mary Statue

Virgin Mary statue, carved wood with polychrome finish, 19th century, 114 cm high

St. Michael Defeats Devil: 18th Century Carved Figure

A figure depicting St. Michael the Archangel trampling on the devil (only the torso remains), carved wood with polychrome finish, 18th century, Spanish, 74 cm high.

Dieppe Ivory Saint Statue, 17th/18th Century, 13.5cm High

A Dieppe carved ivory female saint statue, 17th/18th century, later mounting, 13.5 cm high

Flemish Gothic Oak Altar with Polychrome Finish

A stunning Flemish Gothic revival alter piece adorned with angels, carved oak with polychrome finish, 19th century, 167 cm high, 99 cm wide, 22 cm deep

Carved Spanish Christ Figure, 17th/18th Century

A Continental carved wood and polychrome figure of Christ, most likely Spanish, 17th/18th century, 28 cm high

Polychrome Wooden Statue of John the Baptist

John The Baptist seated, polychrome carved wooden statue, Spanish, 17th/18th century, 30 cm high

18th Century Polychrome Carved Wood Bishop Statue

An Italian statue of a Bishop, polychrome carved wood, 18th century, 38 cm high

Gabonese Kota Basket Reliquary Figure

Kota basket reliquary figure, Gabon Africa. Metal and natural fibres. Approx. length 59 cm

18th Century Spanish Madonna and Child Statue

A Spanish Madonna and Child statue, carved wood and polychrome, 18th century, 37 cm high

Spanish Colonial Sterling Silver Baroque Sconce with Christ Initials

A possibly Spanish Colonial sterling silver twin branch sconce, Baroque style with the initials of Christ, caryatid figure, mounted on later wooden base

Spanish Monk Bust with Polychrome Finish

Late 18th century bust of a Spanish monk, carved wood and polychrome finish

Silvered Mary and Jesus on Onyx Base

A small silvered metal religious votive figure, Mary holding the baby Jesus, with gilt halo to the back, mounted on a brown onyx pillar and square base. Height 19 cm.

Weathered Hispanic Filipino Virgin Mary Statuette

A carved wood statuette of the Virgin Mary, probably Hispanic Filipino, with heavily weathered remnant paint. Height 50.5 cm

19th Century Saint Statuette with Weathered Carvings

An attractively weathered carved wood statuette of a saint, probably 19th century Hispanic Filipino, with losses and insect damage. Height 66.5 cm on ebonized wooden plinth

Italian Polychrome Statue of Saint Paul, 16th/17th Century

Saint Paul antique Italian polychrome statue, 16th/17th century, 67 cm high

18th Century Polychrome Santos Figures

Three polychrome Santos figures, 18th century, comprising two figures of our lady of sorrows, one bearing baby Jesus in her arms, and a figure of Saint John, depicted with a book in one hand. 25.5 cm, 23 cm & 18 cm high respectively

19th Century Filipino St. Roche Carved Figure on Plinth

A Phillipino Santos figure of St Roche, 19th century, the polychrome carved wooden figure with wire armature, on a square plinth. 65 cm high, 22 cm wide. Provenance: John Graham, Melbourne. Other Notes: San Roque or St Roche de Montepellier c. 1348 - 1376…