The antiques market grows on Todocoleccion due to the rise of religious collectibles during Holy Week

Holy Week and Easter are established as one of the key periods for the antiques market on Todocoleccion, the leading marketplace for buying and selling art and collectibles in the Spanish-speaking world. In this context, the rise of religious collectibles acts as one of the main growth drivers of the category, propelled by both its cultural dimension and its roots in collective memory.

So far in 2026, antique sales have increased by 10% compared to the previous year, establishing themselves as one of the main sections on the platform, accounting for about 16% of the total catalog. This dynamism translates into thousands of pieces sold through Todocoleccion and reinforces the role of antiques as one of the main drivers of the marketplace. In this context, the portal celebrates the Religious Antiques Week, a specific campaign that promotes this type of collectibles, and anticipates closing the quarter with a 20% increase in sales, confirming the strong market interest in antiques, especially those linked to the religious sphere.

Religious Antiques: A Segment in Full Expansion

Within sacred antiques, significant growths in different types are evident, showcasing the dynamism of the segment: cope cloaks lead the increase with +180%, followed by holy water fonts (+63%), goldsmithing (+38%), and rosaries (+38%). Crucifixes (+29%), liturgical ornaments (+29%), scapulars (+17%), and crosses (+14%) also show notable development, consolidating the growing interest in pieces linked to worship and devotion, both historically and ornamentally.

A Living Heritage That is Bought and Sold

Religious art maintains a prominent position among collectors. In the first quarter of 2026, there has been a growth in sales of more than 30% in altarpieces, along with increases in religious painting (+27%) and engravings (+13%).

Carvings and devotional images—in polychrome wood, plaster, or stucco—coexist with oils, watercolors, and prints depicting biblical scenes, Marian iconography, or episodes of the Passion. This is complemented by the significance of liturgical goldsmithing, with pieces such as chalices, monstrances, reliquaries, or censers.

Alongside these works, objects of domestic devotion—crucifixes, holy water fonts, medals, rosaries, or prints—continue to have a strong presence in the market, forming a broad catalog that combines historically valuable pieces with others that are more accessible but equally significant.

In recent years, Todocoleccion has recorded steady growth in the section of religious art and sacred antiques. This dynamism intensifies during Holy Week, with specific campaigns and thematic auctions focused on niche collectibles such as posters, processional routes, or brotherhood paraphernalia.

2026: Consolidation of an Upward Trend

According to Daniel Valdés, Director of Operations at Todocoleccion: 2026 confirms “a trend already noted in previous campaigns: religious collectibles not only maintain their presence but also grow steadily.” Among the factors explaining this growth are the revaluation of local heritage and the interest of new collectors drawn by family memory. Many seek pieces similar to those present in their childhood, which especially drives the demand for small and medium-sized objects. At the same time, Todocoleccion consolidates itself as an international showcase that connects specialized sellers, antique dealers, and private individuals with buyers worldwide, ensuring that unique pieces find their market.

More Transparency and New Appraisal Tools

The growth of the sector is also supported by tools that provide transparency and trust. Services like Orientaprecios and todotasacion, the latter based on artificial intelligence, allow understanding the market value of the pieces through detailed reports. In the field of religious art, these appraisals include analyses on typology, era, materials, style, and comparisons with recent sales, offering a complete context for buyers and sellers.

Tradition, Devotion, and Market

In summary, 2026 confirms the strength of antiques as a strategic category within Todocoleccion. Its sustained growth, along with the boost of religious collectibles, reinforces its economic weight on the platform and consolidates it as one of the best-performing sections. Religious art, on the other hand, not only maintains its presence in temples, brotherhoods, and homes but also projects itself in the realm of collectibles, where tradition, memory, and value coexist. In Todocoleccion, this heritage finds a reference space where unique pieces connect with new buyers and continue to generate interest in the market.