*** | Brass ecclesiastical seal. This seal was brought to New Zealand by Bishop Selwyn, the first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand 1841 to 1858. Even though the seal has been made to read left to right instead of the usual right to left it was used by the Bishop… | *** | |
*** | A rare Charles I silver paten, plain circular form to a plain spreading circular foot, as used to hold Eucharistic bread in religious ceremony. London 1639 by WT under two small circles, noted in Jackson's 'English Goldsmiths and Their Marks' 1964, Pg.… | *** | |
*** | A 19th century European fruit wood carved Madonna and Child, metal bracket to reverse for wall hanging. 28 cm x 84 cm. Provenance: The R.B. Williamson Estate Collection. | *** | |
*** | A portable reliquary, a brass frame enclosing braided gilt sections each containing particular saints' minute body remains, under glass. 11.5 x 14 cm. | *** | |
*** | A quality 17th century Flemish carved ivory Christ figure, depicted crucified, exceptional detail and old patina. Minor losses. With Dutch purchase receipt dated 1976. Length 24 cm | *** | |
*** | An uncommon 19th century felt, ivory and bone figured rosary bag, with marine ivory carved head with long beard and whalebone carved hands and feet, his robes of a particular brown felt traditional of the Capuchin order of monks, cappuccino was named from… | *** | |
*** | An impressive 19th century French crucifix, the painted porcelain figure of Christ on an elaborate inlaid wood cross, with shelf for a votive candle, (from a private chapel in Normandy). 48 x 100 cm. | *** | |
*** | An early 20th century large religious figure group of Christ and child, wood frame with plaster and composition construction, painted tones of purple and tan robe, the child with flaming heart raised in relief, all on a base with canted corners, glass… | *** | |
*** | A vintage silver over copper crucifix, highly detailed with various scenes before, during and after the crucifixion, mounted to a velvet lined and wood shaped frame. 32 x 47 cm. | *** | |
*** | A mid-20th century quality Italian carved and painted wood nativity set, 15-piece, including traditional animals and figures. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian icon, 'The Last Supper', oil on board, in gilt frame, one chip in paint to the top of icon. Provenance: Frederick John Wood Esq. LLD, a member of Committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society who travelled to Russia in 1883. 41… | *** | |
*** | A 19th century continental (Germanic) painted metal crucifix, decorated with various figures, and an inscription under a border of fruiting vines (grapes representing blood of Christ). Dated 1844 | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian Orthodox triptych icon, the main pointed arched panel painted with Madonna image on gilded ground enclosed by a pair of folding doors. On stepped platform base, height 22.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A decorative Russian icon with repousse silver plate oklad, the halos with gilding framing the apertures revealing painted faces. 29 x 24.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 19th century, enamel and gilt over gesso on beech panel. Distressed. 31 x 26.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A c.1900 Russian icon, hand painted on board with 'Our Lady of Kazan & Child', traditional silvered and enamelled oklads with repousse work, the halos with enamelled detail on gilt metal, two enamelled plaques to the top. 31 cm x 25.5 cm | *** | |
*** | An icon of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, late 19th century / early 20th century, enamel on panel. 24.5 cm x 19 cm. | *** | |
*** | A good large and fine carving of The Last Supper, the figures within an architectural setting, as traditionally portraying the reaction given by each of the 12 apostles when Jesus said one of them would betray him. After the painting by Leonardo da Vinci… | *** | |
*** | A 19th century religious large shaped painted panel, in the trompe-l'oeil manner with a painting of a female saint to the centre within a gilded frame. 157 x 167.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A good c.1900 carved wood religious figure of the standing Christ with a baby, his long gold robe with a fancy gilded and painted border, the baby wrapped in a cloth held in his left hand, tapered plinth base with chamfered corners. Height 76 cm. | *** | |
*** | A large antique wooden statue of St. James The Greater, painted in muted polychrome, some faults, height 86 cm | *** | |
*** | An old French cast iron crucifix, old silver paint finish, attached to tall stone plinth, height 183 cm | *** | |
*** | A hand painted Islamic scene on ivory, framed in ivory with old cloth backing, length 19.5 cm x, width 12 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of wooden antique Spanish religious figures, Joseph and Mary, old paint finish and with wall mounted stands, height 62 cm (without stands). | *** | |
*** | A large antique French crucifix, the figure of Christ with old paint finish, the pine cross painted dark brown. Old damage. 54 x 124 cm. | *** | |
*** | An old Russian icon, with the figures of St. Nicholas, Jesus and Mary under a silver oklad with engraved decoration, in gilt frame under glass. 10 x 13 cm. | *** | |
*** | A vintage south American religious painting, oil on canvas, the holy family and John the Baptist as a child, in the manner of the old masters. 30 x 23 cm unframed. | *** | |
*** | A small Hodegetria icon, enamel on panel, fabric covered back. 11 cm x 18.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A small 19th century Russian icon of Christ as Salvator Mundi, in tempera and gilt on panel, in box frame (glazed door absent) set with a gilt slip. 20.5 cm x 18.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | 19th century oil on board, After Carlo Maratti, 'Escape Into Egypt', depicting Joseph, Mary, Jesus and James, detailed and labelled on reverse. 31 cm x 23.5 cm, oval, original decorative gilt plaster frame | *** | |
*** | A vintage wood and gesso religious statue, depicting a female saint kneeling in prayer, with original paint finish, some losses, height 90 cm | *** | |
*** | A Russian icon - The Mandylion (the image of Christ 'made without hands'), oil and gilt on wooden panel. 35 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | 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 | *** | |
*** | A vintage south American religious painting, oil on canvas, the Madonna and Child, in the manner of the old masters. 30 x 23 cm unframed. | *** | |
*** | A vintage oak and lime crucifix, the oak cross with a large carved lime wood figure of Christ. 47 x 90 cm. | *** | |
*** | A small Hodegetria icon, in enamels with simulated oklad painted in gilt with sgraffito detail on pine panel. 13 cm x 10.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A vintage wooden crucifix, rosewood and ebony with brass edging, the figure of Christ carved in ivory. 14 x 24.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A naive Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 18th-19th century, oil on fruitwood recessed centre panel from a triptych, remnant simple hinges to the sides. Overall 29 x 18.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A small Russian 19th century icon of Sergei of Radonezh and other Saints, in oil and gilt on pearwood panel. 13 x 11 cm. | *** | |
*** | A concrete statue of Mary with polychrome painted decoration, blue robe, white dress, standing on a base modelled with a serpent, a red apple and a starfish. height 125 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian icon, the traditional hand painted mother and child panel with an ornate embossed silver oklad with a sunburst section surrounding the heads, all within an embossed gilt floral and reeded frame within a further ebonised frame with… | *** | |
*** | A c1900 carved amber cross, swollen lobed ends, displaying good dark swirling inclusions to the fairly clear ground. 9ct gold bail suspension, height 7.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A vintage chalkware (plaster) religious statue of St Anthony of Padua, he stands accompanied by the Infant Jesus, some faults. Provenance: The Herzog Nightclub (K-Road) Collection, height 92 cm | *** | |
*** | An old folk art wood articulated figure of Jesus, painted in naturalistic colours with original wig and glass eyes, holding star shaped implement, standing on original carved and painted wood cloud form base. Height overall 80 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian icon of the Virgin Mary and Child, hand painted on board with fine detail under the old varnish finish. 30 x 24.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A N.Z. colonial kauri church pulpit, rectangular form, the front with four ecclesiastical arched panels, two conforming panels to each side, raised border to the top edges and partial front section. Note: Recently converted to a counter unit. 175 cm x 78… | *** | |
*** | A large 19th century wood crucifix, the figure of Christ with gilt embellishments, some old cracks. 60 x 100 cm. | *** | |
*** | An early 1700s Italian embroidered silk panel, the centre with the Madonna surrounded by flowering leaves and vines, in gilt and silk thread, framed under glass. | *** | |
*** | A Russian icon, in enamels on gesso surface and wooden panel, depicting biblical scenes. 53.5 cm x 44 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 19th century, enamel on distressed pine panel. 23.5 cm x 17 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 19th century, oil on slightly irregular pine panel. Approximately 28 x 21 cm. | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century quality ivory crucifix, the cross formed as plain ivory rods mounted with a finely carved full relief cherub's head and wings, the ball finial top with ivory ring suspension. 17.3 cm x 8.4 cm | *** | |
*** | An antique wooden icon, the Madonna and Child in gilded frame, overpainted at a later date. 16 x 20 cm. | *** | |
*** | A decorative East European icon, depicting two female saints, painted in oils and gilt on canvas laid on panel. 21.5 x 16.5 cm | *** | |
*** | An early 18th century large Dutch decorative leather bound Lutheran Bible, by 'Jacob Lindenberg, Boekverkoper Op 't Rokin, Anno 1702', with various engraved plates and maps, embossed covers and with applied decorative brass corners and strapped hinges. 26… | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian Orthodox icon of our lady of Kazan, painted in tempera with gilt brass oklad with parcel silvering to Christ's robe. 22 x 17.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A small icon of the Theotokos (God-Bearer), Greek 20th century, enamel and gilt on hardwood panel. 17.5 cm x 13 cm | *** | |
*** | A Greek orthodox Russian icon, painted with Christ (Pantokrator), 'The Almighty' with halo to his head, his right hand raised with finger and thumb touching, gilt enrichments. 19.5 x 14.5 cm, later gilt frame | *** | |
*** | A vintage European bronze crucifix, attached to a wood cross with burr walnut veneer, the base with a bronze holy water stoup. 26 x 43 cm. | *** | |
*** | A small 19th century Russian icon of the Mother of God with the Christ Child, in tempera on fruitwood panel, with brass oklad. 13.5 x 11 cm. | *** | |
*** | A small Russian icon Christ as Salvator Mundi, tempera on pine. 23 x 17 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian icon Christ Pantocrator, tempera and gilt on wooden panel. 30.5 x 26.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Flemish ivory plaque, carved in relief with the nativity scene. 8 x 13 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century wooden crucifix, the figure of Christ with minor damage. 60 x 33 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century reverse painting on glass, 'Christ Entombed on the Altar'. Repairs to cracked glass. 29.5 x 39.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | An old Russian icon, Mary and baby painted on wood. 21 x 28.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Russian orthodox religious icon, with painted figures under a heavily embossed silver plate frame, velvet backing. 40 x 30 cm. | *** | |
*** | A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus, Russian 19th century, enamel and gilt over gesso on pine panel. Distressed. 29 cm x 24 cm. | *** | |
*** | A reproduction Orthodox Christian icon staff head, height 23 cm; and a painting on canvas of St. George killing the dragon, unframed.94 cm x 120 cm | *** | |
*** | A Hodegetria icon, of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus at her side while pointing to him as the source of salvation for humankind, Russian 18th/19th century enamel on panel. 33.5 x 27.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A vintage wood and ivory crucifix, the ivory figure of Christ has old repairs and age cracks. 14 x 28 cm. | *** | |
*** | 19th century European olive wood standing crucifix, a small brass figure of Christ with fifteen glass covered apertures containing tiny pieces of bones, height 34 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian icon 'Invierea', hand painted on board showing Christ rising, with angel and soldier figures in attendance, painted written detail including 'Platea De Georgica St Stanca...'. 42.5 x 31.5 cm. | *** | |
*** | A vintage antler walking stick handle, carved with the figure of Christ, with silver collar, height 11 cm. | *** | |
*** | An antique silver ciborium, plain compressed spherical body with ornate embossed domed lid and foot, cross form finial, baluster knop stem. Impressed mark including those of the maker 'F.P.' Gilded interior. 380gms. Height 23.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A Russian Orthodox church icon of the holy Family, hand painted with typical silver plate cover over top of painting, in elaborate heavily gilded plaster frame. Height 21 cm. Width 16 cm Est. $350 | *** | |
*** | A decorative East European icon, two saints to the front of a church with the Holy Spirit in the clouds above, painted in oils and gilt on old panel, (evidence of old borer). 45 x 35 cm. | *** | |
*** | A pair of 19th century majolica holy water stoups, hole in the top for hanging, multiple old glaze chips . 15 x 32 cm. | *** | |
*** | A late 19th century Russian icon of Christ as Salvator Mundi enthroned, accompanied by the Virgin and a Saint. Oil on pine panel. 23 x 15 cm | *** | |
*** | 19th century Russian orthodox brass cross, moulded with Christ crucified along with numerous religious motifs, the reverse with foliate designs. Blue and white enamel to the front, height 26 cm | *** | |
*** | A Victorian framed holy wafer, with beaded floral decoration and small bands of lettering proclaiming Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem (Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us), the Oxford frame with brass… | *** | |
*** | A Victorian religious print, depicting the crucifixion and various symbolism, in ornate gilt frame. 40 x 30 cm. | *** | |
*** | Ephemera associated with Wesleyan missionaries Gideon Smales and his son Ambrose, an 1858 map of the 'Hokianga Harbour' showing sites of Wesleyan Chapels and the Mission Station; 1846-47 John Williamson, et al press religious tracts in M'ori (4); 1872… | *** | |
*** | A Spanish carved wood model of the Madonna and Child, the standing Madonna draped in a swirling robe cradling her child, octagonal wood base, fine carved detail. Height 77.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A carved wood statuette of the Virgin Mary, probably Hispanic Filipino, with heavily weathered remnant paint. Height 50.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A small Hodegetria icon, enamel on panel covered in shaped and engraved gilt metal oklad, fabric covered back. 13.5 cm x 11 cm. | *** | |
*** | A 20th century icon of the Mother of God, painted in enamels and gilt on wood panel. 18.5 cm x 14 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century Russian icon of Our Lady of Kazan, tempera on beech panel. 18 x 14 cm. | *** | |
*** | A late 20th century icon, with gilt 'Mother of God' image painted on wood. 26 x 31 cm | *** | |
*** | An 18th century German carved wood religious figure, recovered from a bombed church in Hamburg, a female figure standing with hands clasped in prayer, traces of polychrome pigments remain to surfaces. Height 29.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A vintage wood and porcelain crucifix, the ebonised cotton reel cross with a white porcelain Christ.28 x 68 cm. | *** | |
*** | Wooden crucifix with gilded figure of Jesus, rosewood cross with metal banding and chevron border of ebony and boxwood. The Christ figure with gilded finish. 40 x 20.5 cm | *** | |
*** | A c.1900 Russian icon, the Oclad embossed with a figure of Christ, hand painted face, rectangular form, wood back. 21.5 cm x 17 cm | *** | |
*** | A 19th century wooden crucifix, with figure of Christ, on conforming wooden stand. Height 80 cm | *** | |
*** | A small icon, possibly Serbian, 20th century, of a saint. 20 x 14 cm | *** | |
*** | A Russian 20th century small icon of the crucifixion with .950 silver oklad, set in sapele mahogany frame/panel. Overall 19 x 16 cm. | *** | |