A day time raid on a suburban house resulted in thieves stealing more than $250,000 worth of paintings, jewellery and coins.

Other items stolen from a home in Sydney's south west were a stamp collection worth $150,000, two paintings believed to be worth $32,000, and coin collection worth $20,000.

The burglary is believed to have occurred at a home in St Johns Park between 8am and 1.45pm on Wednesday, according to police.

One of the paintings (pictured) was called 'Madonna With Blue Veil Clasped Hands' and was painted in Spain

The house that the items were taken from was located on Melbourne Road (pictured), St Johns Park, in south west Sydney

Fairfield Local Area Command Crime Manager Detective Inspector Ed Walsh said: 'These distinctive works, depicting religious icons were hung in rooms within the property'.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, one of the paintings was called 'Madonna With Blue Veil Clasped Hands' and was painted in Spain.

The other, titled 'Archangel, St Gabriel', was painted in South America.

'Three albums – one containing a coin collection and two containing a stamp collection were also taken from the premises, along with three laptops and jewellery.'

He said the items were unique and should 'attract attention' if they were sold through galleries or to private collectors.

Among the stolen items were jewellery, coins, stamps and collectibles worth more than $250,000