Religious statues, figures and figurines

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

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

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…

Musical Nativity Diorama

A framed musical ecclesiastical diorama, similar to above but featuring a porcelain figurine of the birth of Christ, key for musical movement absent. (borer to the frame). 50 x 65 cm.

18th Century Santos Figure with Missing Arm

Carved and polychromed painted Santos figure, 18th century, lacking one arm (A/F), height 68 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Carved Oak Madonna and Child Altar Panel

'Madonna and Child' 17th/18th century carved oak altar panel depicting ecclesiastical figures, masks and foliage, mounted in a later ornate frame, 72 x 47 cm

19th Century Carved Religious Figure with Crown and Robe

19th century carved religious figure, depicted standing wearing crown and robe, evidence of colour, on a circular base, height 51 cm

Vintage Murano Glass Madonna Figure

Murano Seguso c.1960's glass Madonna figure, height 25.5 cm

Italian Christ Child Figure in Original Gown

Antique Italian composition Christ child figure, glass stationary eyes with original gown 19 cm

Peruvian Religious Statue with Embroidered Velvet Robe

19th century Peruvian religious statue with velvet robe and dress, hand embroidered with gold and silver thread and beads

Polychrome Wood Crucifixion Figure, 20th Century

Christ crucifixion figure, polychrome carved wood, 20th century, 88 cm high

South American 18th Century Christ Wood Carving

A religious wood carving of Christ, south American, 18th century, 66 cm high

Polychrome Apostle Statue, 19th Century

An apostle statue, carved wood with remains of polychrome finish, 19th century, 102 cm high

Arched German House Shrine with Saints and Christ

German wood and plaster house shrine, of arched form, set with a pair of angels above a pair of arched doors, with figures of saints, opening to a figure of Christ, in tones of red, blue and green, 48 x 26 cm

37 cm Santos Religious Figure

A religious Santos figure, height 37 cm

Polychrome Limewood Figure of John the Baptist

Early C16th south German Limewood figure of John the Baptist, with remnants of original polychrome paint (faults)

17th Century Giltwood Virgin and Child Figure

A carved giltwood figure of the Virgin and child, central European, 17th century, the Virgin depicted in flowing robes presenting the Christ child, mounted on velvet lined stand, probably acquired through David Jones gallery, Sydney, 24 cm high (9in high)

Italian Carved Nativity Set with 15 Pieces

A mid-20th century quality Italian carved and painted wood nativity set, 15-piece, including traditional animals and figures.

Polychrome Jesus Figure with Ivory Face and Glass Eyes

A carved wood & polychrome figure of Jesus, an ivory face inlaid with glass eyes, shoulder length hair, 18th/19th century, the cloak draped over the right shoulder & swirling diagonally across the body, wearing a large circular breast plate on a chain,…