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Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Antique French Altar Frontal / Valance Finest quality silk velvet. Decorated with gold metallic
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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Curtains and Valances

Materials

Velvet

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal
Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal

Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal

H 24 in W 61 in D 1 in
Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Italian church antependium altar frontal, acquired from the estate of the iconic
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Antique 19th Century Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium
Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium

Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium

H 36.5 in W 92.75 in D 2 in
18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontals PAIR
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
A pair of antique Altar Frontals Dating from 18th Century Gold silk ground brocaded with a Crown
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Silk

18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontals PAIR
18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontals PAIR

18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontals PAIR

H 47 in W 21 in D 1 in
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )
Located in New York, NY
larger, 2-piece altar frontal panel.
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )
19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )

19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 1'6" x 6' - 46 x 183 )

W 18 in L 72 in
A Rare 17/18 C. North Italian Scagliola Panel with Parrots, Peacocks, & Flowers
Located in New York, NY
type were commonly used as antependia—altar frontals—designed to mimic richly embroidered silk textiles
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Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Tables

Materials

Scagliola

A Rare 17/18 C. North Italian Scagliola Panel with Parrots, Peacocks, & Flowers
A Rare 17/18 C. North Italian Scagliola Panel with Parrots, Peacocks, & Flowers

A Rare 17/18 C. North Italian Scagliola Panel with Parrots, Peacocks, & Flowers

H 1 in W 80.25 in D 39.25 in
15th century Florentine Sculpted Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Leesburg, VA
sculptural language of a marble altar frontal depicting a Pietá in relief in the oratory of the Madonna
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Sculptures and Carv...

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Wood

15th century Florentine Sculpted Wooden Head of Christ
15th century Florentine Sculpted Wooden Head of Christ

15th century Florentine Sculpted Wooden Head of Christ

H 9.5 in W 6.3 in D 5 in

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Monumental Antique Italian Religious Altar Frontal Tapestry Panel
Located in Forney, TX
An impressive Italian church altar frontal panel, aquired from the estate of the iconic American
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Early 20th Century Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Monumental Antique Italian Religious Altar Frontal Tapestry Panel
Monumental Antique Italian Religious Altar Frontal Tapestry Panel

Monumental Antique Italian Religious Altar Frontal Tapestry Panel

H 39 in W 88.5 in D 1 in
18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embroidered in colored wools with floral sprays, flower filled cornucopias and metal thread detailing. The background is embroidered with white bugle beads which reflect light giving...
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
18th Century Continental Altar Frontal

18th Century Continental Altar Frontal

H 38.5 in W 89.5 in D 2 in
18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embroidered in colored wools with floral sprays, flower filled cornucopias and metal thread detailing. The background is embroidered with white bugle beads which reflect light givin...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool

18th Century Continental Altar Frontal
18th Century Continental Altar Frontal

18th Century Continental Altar Frontal

H 30.5 in W 82 in
St George and the Dragon Hand-Painted Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
for altars and altar frontals, furniture and furnishings, lichgates and memorials that helped to
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2010s English Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

St George and the Dragon Hand-Painted Stained Glass Window
St George and the Dragon Hand-Painted Stained Glass Window

St George and the Dragon Hand-Painted Stained Glass Window

H 55.32 in W 22.64 in D 0.4 in
LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel
Located in Marbella, ES
production of single plates by order, which were then mounted on an object or joined together to form altar
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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel
LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel

LIMOGES tableware. France, XX century. Juste-Mauve model. Marbella Club Hotel

17th c. Italian Walnut Columns
Located in New York, NY
Altar columns. Fine diagonal frontal carving. Beautifully sculptured Corinthian capitals.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Walnut

17th c. Italian Walnut Columns
17th c. Italian Walnut Columns

17th c. Italian Walnut Columns

H 48 in Dm 8 in
Madonna del Cardellino
Located in Milano, IT
wasnear a wall or over a small altar that privileged a frontal fruition.  
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Antique 16th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Madonna del Cardellino
Madonna del Cardellino

Madonna del Cardellino

H 23.43 in W 10.83 in D 7.88 in
Reginald Hallward Dove Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
Seller." Reginald Hallward (1858-1948) Dove Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour 9x16 cm Born on the
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Reginald Hallward Dove Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour

Reginald Hallward
Reginald Hallward Dove Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour, c. 1919

H 3.55 in W 6.3 in
Reginald Hallward Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour Edwardian 1920
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948) Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour with whitening 5.5x16 cm Born on the Isle
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Reginald Hallward Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour Edwardian 1920

Reginald Hallward
Reginald Hallward Embroidery Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour Edwardian 1920, c. 1919

H 2.17 in W 6.3 in
Reginald Hallward Original Design for Rose Pink Altar Frontal c.1910 Watercolour
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948) Five Rows of Hearts with Chalice Design for Altar Frontal Watercolour 8.5x15.5cm Born on
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Reginald Hallward Original Design for Rose Pink Altar Frontal c.1910 Watercolour

Reginald Hallward
Reginald Hallward Original Design for Rose Pink Altar Frontal c.1910 Watercolour, c. 1919

H 3.35 in W 6.11 in
Reginald Hallward Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts & Chalice Gouache c.1920
By Reginald Hallward
Located in London, GB
(1858-1948) Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts with Chalice Watercolour 4.25x13cm Born on the Isle
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1910s Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Gouache

Reginald Hallward Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts & Chalice Gouache c.1920

Reginald Hallward
Reginald Hallward Rose Pink Altar Frontal Design Hearts & Chalice Gouache c.1920, c. 1920

H 1.68 in W 5.12 in
Silver and Gold Sculpture of a Flowering Urn
Located in New York, NY
made as a decoration for a grand residence. Flowering urns on altars were seen frontally, and typically
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Antique 1710s Italian Baroque Urns

Materials

Metal

Silver and Gold Sculpture of a Flowering Urn
Silver and Gold Sculpture of a Flowering Urn

Silver and Gold Sculpture of a Flowering Urn

H 24 in Dm 10 in
Metallic Embroidered Antependium
Located in Sausalito, CA
Late 17th or early 18th Century silk and metallic embroidered antependium (altar frontal) from
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Art

Metallic Embroidered Antependium
Metallic Embroidered Antependium

Metallic Embroidered Antependium

H 51.5 in W 80.5 in
Rare Renaissance Italian Bronze by Niccolo Rocatagliata
By Niccolo Roccatagliata
Located in Louisville, KY
Redemption' in St. Moise and the altar frontal, depicting a musical entombement. He may have worked in Genoa
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Renaissance Italian Bronze by Niccolo Rocatagliata
Rare Renaissance Italian Bronze by Niccolo Rocatagliata

Rare Renaissance Italian Bronze by Niccolo Rocatagliata

H 14 in
Altar table
Located in New York, NY
Country style elm wood altar table with frontal sliding panel doors
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Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Altar table
Altar table

Altar table

H 32 in W 43.5 in D 20 in

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2 Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Rank Military Duck Buzi Badges
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silk textile / tapestry court rank military buzi badges or panels embroidered with a scene Mandarin Ducks and blue flowers. Framed in faux bamboo...
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Early 20th Century Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk, Faux Bamboo

2 Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Rank Military Duck Buzi Badges
2 Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Rank Military Duck Buzi Badges

2 Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Rank Military Duck Buzi Badges

H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
Large, Painted Neoclassical Style Panel from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in Italy, this large, wooden wall panel features white and gray Neoclassical motifs over a black background. The images are surrounded by a thin white rectangular border...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Large, Painted Neoclassical Style Panel from Italy
Large, Painted Neoclassical Style Panel from Italy

Large, Painted Neoclassical Style Panel from Italy

H 58.5 in W 38.625 in D 1.75 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Silk, Wool

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins

W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Large Antique Italian Silk Velvet Wall Hanging
Located in Doha, QA
This is a truly exquisite antique silk velvet wall hanging with hand woven floral peacock design and metal threads as a patchwork. The history of Velvet goes back to 13th century and...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

Large Antique Italian Silk Velvet Wall Hanging
Large Antique Italian Silk Velvet Wall Hanging

Large Antique Italian Silk Velvet Wall Hanging

H 118.12 in W 70.87 in D 0.4 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )
Located in New York, NY
Late 10th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )
Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )

Late 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 6'2'' x 9'8''- 188 x 295 )

W 74 in L 116 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Textile Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sleeve Panels
Located in London, GB
A Pair Of Chinese Embroidered Sleeve Panels. China, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty. Antique textile ff rectangular form, with a central seam, one decorated with a floral design, wor...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Textile Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sleeve Panels
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Textile Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sleeve Panels

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Textile Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sleeve Panels

H 24.02 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
Large Impressive Cushion Finest quality Venetian silk velvet panel Circa 1900 Edged with 18th century metallic tassel fringe Backed with antique Mohair velvet Good antique condi...
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Antique 1890s Italian Empire Pillows and Throws

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Metallic Thread

Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow
Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow

Antique Venetian Silk Velvet Pillow

H 20 in W 20 in D 10 in
Frame Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A woman's coat made of black silk with wide sleeves from Chinese late Qing Dynasty (mid to late 19th century), mounted and presented on blue linen board and framed as a stunning piec...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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Silk, Giltwood

Frame Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty
Frame Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty

Frame Antique Chinese Embroidered Robe Qing Dynasty

H 56.5 in W 49.5 in D 2 in
Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

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Giltwood, Paint

Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm
Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm

Bed Demi-Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Green Painted & Gilded Leather 6ft 180cm

H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Early 18th Century Venetian Silk Lampas Cover
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Canterbury, GB
A rare and exquisite Venetian Silk Lampas Cover in the most glorious colourway of opulent shimmering Green and Gold Changes colour depending on position and light Dating from circ...
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws

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Silk

Early 18th Century Venetian Silk Lampas Cover
Early 18th Century Venetian Silk Lampas Cover

Early 18th Century Venetian Silk Lampas Cover

H 72 in W 64 in D 1 in
Fine Quality Embroidery on Silk - Qing Dynasty, China, Mid 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique fine quality - Qing Dynasty - forbidden or seed stitch silk embroidery panel - metallic and silk threads - densely packed embroidery on a light weight damask pattern silk - m...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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Silk

Fine Quality Embroidery on Silk - Qing Dynasty, China, Mid 19th Century
Fine Quality Embroidery on Silk - Qing Dynasty, China, Mid 19th Century

Fine Quality Embroidery on Silk - Qing Dynasty, China, Mid 19th Century

H 10.63 in W 8 in D 0.07 in
Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'7" - 91 x 110 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'7" - 91 x 110 )
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Antique 1820s Chinese Textiles

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Silk

Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'7" - 91 x 110 )
Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'7" - 91 x 110 )

Early 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery ( 3' x 3'7" - 91 x 110 )

H 51 in W 36 in D 1 in
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of antique Neo-Gothic style oak church altars.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Oak

Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style
Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style

Pair of Old Oak Church Altars in the Neo-Gothic Style

H 200.79 in W 120.08 in D 82.68 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Showing a Centurion and Queen
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exquisite 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry depicting a centurion and queen. On an exceptional scale, in excellent condition and of outstanding quality. Lined and fitted with velcro t...
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Tapestry

18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Showing a Centurion and Queen
18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Showing a Centurion and Queen

18th Century Aubusson Tapestry Showing a Centurion and Queen

H 110.24 in W 75.99 in D 1.97 in
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Altar Frontal For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic altar frontal available at 1stDibs. An altar frontal — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an altar frontal — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right altar frontal, those designed in Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Reginald Hallward each produced at least one beautiful altar frontal that is worth considering.

How Much is a Altar Frontal?

An altar frontal can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,421, while the lowest priced sells for $279 and the highest can go for as much as $360,000.