“Christ Blessing Little Children” X-Lg Antique Victorian Inspirational Religious Jesus Print / Listed Artist: Henry LeJeune This is an extra large, inspirational antique Victorian religious print by the famous English listed artist, Henry LeJeune (1819-1904) This famous, classic print is titled, "Christ Blessing Little Children", also known as, "Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me". This is a very compelling and inspirational print with beautiful details throughout. The lower left corner of print reads, "Painted by Henry LeJeune". Below the print in the center, it reads, "Lincoln Art Series; J.P. McCaskey, Publisher, Lancaster, Pa.". In the lower right below the print it reads, "From Original Artist Proof Engraving". This special Holy picture with Christ blessing the precious little babies evokes a heartwarming feeling. The print is in excellent original condition with original matting, glass, and wire hanger. The decorative wood and gesso frame is elaborate and very compelling to the print. The frame has a gold inset, molded wood with original black paint and crusty gold gesso with beading. Circa 1910.

***I’ve included below a short BIO about the FAMOUS LISTED ARTIST, HENRY LeJEUNE:

"The British artist Henry Lejeune was born in 1819. He was known for painting figurative and rural country scenes and his sentimental depictions of children established a trend which was followed by many artists in the 19th century. Many of his subjects were views of the Thames and the coasts of Holland. In the period 1840 to 1850 he also painted some historical and biblical subjects.

In 1845, Lejeune became a drawing master at the Royal Academy and, in 1848, he was elevated to the position of curator. He became an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1863.

From 1840-1894 he exhibited at the Royal Academy and his work was also shown at Suffolk Street and at the British Institution. His works can now be seen in many museums and collections, including the Manchester City and Salford Art Galleries. Henry Lejeune died in 1894."

~ I’ve cited this bio from the following website: En.EasyArt.com/Content/

***I’ve also included a COMPLETE BIO OF ARTIST, HENRY LeJEUNE:

"A history and genre painter, was born in London on 12 December 1819, the son of Anthony Le Jeune, a professional musician of Flemish origin. Le Jeune hailed from a musical family, his grandfather and brothers also being musicians. His sister developed an interest in photography, working in Italy. At a young age, Le Jeune expressed a desire to be an artist, and his family encouraged him to study the collections in the British Museum. In 1834 he was admitted to the Royal Academy Schools; there, after obtaining four silver medals in succession, he exhibited his first work in 1840, Joseph Interpreting the Dream of Pharaoh's Chief Butler. In 1841 he earned the gold medal for his Samson Bursting his Bonds, exhibited at the British Institution in 1842. He married Dorothy Lewis (fl. 1820–1900), daughter of James Dalton Lewis, a lieutenant in the Royal Navy, on 21 June 1844, and together they had five sons and three daughters.

Le Jeune worked in both oil and watercolour. He exhibited eighty-four pictures at the Royal Academy between 1840 and 1894, and twenty-one at the British Institution between 1842 and 1863. Early in his career Le Jeune painted biblical themes, such as the Liberation of the Slaves (1847), purchased by Prince Albert and now in the Royal Collection at Osborne House, as well as literary themes often drawn from Shakespeare (Prospero and Miranda, 1844) or Spenser (Una and the Lion, 1842). In the 1850s, however, he began to devote himself to genre scenes, especially depictions of children, and it is for these works that Le Jeune gained his greatest measure of fame. In 1858 the Art Journal commented that, ‘whatever merits his other pictures possess, his real strength lies in his representations of those "small folk"’ (p. 267). Subjects such as Early Sorrow from 1869 (Royal Holloway College) and Children with Toy Boat (Manchester City Galleries) from 1865 characterize these works, which were praised for their ‘truth, beauty, and natural expression’.

While Le Jeune continued to exhibit works at the Royal Academy and the Society (later Royal Society) of British Artists, he was appointed headmaster of the morning class at the Government School of Design at Somerset House. He held this post until 1848, when he was appointed curator of the painting school of the Royal Academy, an office that allowed him to teach painting. Le Jeune held this post until 1863. That year he was elected an associate of the Royal Academy, and although he never achieved the rank of academician, in 1886 he was named an honorary retired associate.

Le Jeune remained in London his entire life, retiring to Hampstead about 1864. He died at his home, 155 Goldhurst Terrace, Hampstead, on 5 October 1904, and was buried at Kensal Green cemetery."

~ I’ve cited this bio from a very informative website / blog: GoldenAgePaintings.Blogspot.com/2008/04/henry-l-le-jeune-eft.html

*** Here’s a little INFO ABOUT THE SCENE itself, "CHRIST BLESSING LITTLE CHILDREN:

Some parents or nurses brought little children to Christ, that he should touch them, in token of his blessing them. It does not appear that they needed bodily cures, nor were they capable of being taught: but those who had the care of them believed that Christ's blessing would do their souls good; therefore they brought them to him. Jesus ordered that they should be brought to him, and that nothing should be said or done to hinder it. Children should be directed to the Saviour as soon as they are able to understand his words. Also, we must receive the kingdom of God as little children; we must stand affected to Christ and his grace, as little children to their parents, nurses, and teachers. (Mk 10:17-22)

~ This was cited from: BibleGateway.com

***Also I’ve also included a wonderful prayer titled, "A Prayer for Children" and a quote from the Bible below that:

O God our heavenly Father, who lovest mankind, and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon thy servants for whom I humbly pray thee, and commend to thy gracious care and protection. Be thou, O God, their guide and guardian in all their endeavors, lead them in the path of thy truth, and draw them nearer to thee, that they may lead a godly and righteous life in thy love and fear; doing thy will in all things. Give them grace that they may be temperate, industrious, diligent, devout and charitable. Defend them against the assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to resist all temptation and corruption of this life; and direct them in the way of salvation, through the merits of thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, and the intercessions of his Holy Mother and thy blessed saints. Amen.

"Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, 'Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.'" (Matthew 19:13-14)

It is said that the little child that Jesus had on his lap when he said this was St. Ignatios.

~ This prayer and quote was cited from the following website: ComeAndSeeIcons.com/icxc/inp44.htm
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 28” Width - 34”
Manufacturer: J.P. McCaskey; Lancaster, Pa.  

Saint Therese Print and Prayer This is a really wonderful print of Saint Therese. There is exquisite detail work framing Saint Therese and the prayer. The bottom of the print reads – Copyright 1924, P.J. Kenedy & Sons. Fancy wooden frame with gold wash. Original glass and frame. This piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: 1924
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 17 3/4" Width – 7 1/4"
Manufacturer: P.J. Kenedy & Sons  

Serenity Prayer & Jesus Print in Open Book / Artist: W.E. Sallman This is a very interesting and unique Serenity Prayer. This was made from a real book that was opened, glued stationary, and then painted gold. Afterward, a picture of Jesus and the Serenity Prayer were applied to the open book. Gold velvet ribbon adorns it, like a bookmark. At the bottom left hand corner of print of Jesus reads, "Copyright 1935, Messenger Corporation, Auburn, Ind., U.S.A., W.E. Sallman". Slight age-appropriate wear.
Circa: 1935
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 7 1/2" Width – 12"
Manufacturer: Messenger Corporation, Auburn, Ind., U.S.A.  

Religious House Blessing w/ Jesus This is a lovely, old, religious House Blessing. A picture of Jesus with a flock of sheep is applied to the center of the print. Wild roses compliment the text, which frames Jesus. The print is in excellent condition. The wood frame is original with age appropriate wear. Old paper backing, glass, and wire hanger. Circa 1920's.
Height – 7 ¾" Width – 9 ¾"
Condition: Used
 

“Her Prayer” Little Girl Prays to Mary Statue Inspiring Print / Artist: Lasabach This is a charming print of a sweet, young little girl in her nightgown, down on her knees, praying to a statue of Mary atop her night table. The child’s eyes are full of lively expression. The side of the night table has the artist’s signature. I believe it reads, "Lasabach". The bottom right corner of picture reads, "Copyright E.G. Co., Inc.". Original wood frame painted tan with a natural brown inner trim. Original glass and old string hanger. This piece is in excellent original condition and would make a wonderful addition to a child’s room or baby’s nursery. Circa 1940's.
Circa: 1940's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 11 ¼” Width – 9 ¼”
Manufacturer: E.G. Co., Inc. / Edward Gross Co., N.Y.  

“The Blessing of the Sacred Heart” Jesus Motto Prayer Antique Print This is a special antique print featuring Jesus and titled, "The Blessing of the Sacred Heart". Below his picture are several different prayers. An ornate border of floral design frames Jesus and the four prayers with gold shimmery highlights throughout. The border is intertwined with beautiful shades of blue, green, pink, orange, and yellow. The fancy black lettering nicely compliments this ornate border. The bottom left corner of this print reads, "Nihil Obstat; Arthur J. Scanlan, S.T.D.; Copyright 1923. WM. J. Hirten Co., Inc.". The bottom right corner of print reads, "Imprimatur; Patrick J. Hayes, D.D.; New York. April 15, 1923." Original, gold-painted molded wood frame. Original glass and old wire hanger. There is less than a quarter of the original paper backing left; however, there happens to be some handwriting intact on this paper, probably from the original gift giver. What is left on the paper backing reads, "Sister Regina, Sept. 1". Overall, this piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: April 15, 1923.
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 18” Width – 7 ½”
Manufacturer: WM.J. Hirten Co., Inc.  

“The Blessing of the Sacred Heart” Special Antique Blessing w/ Picture Print of Jesus This is a lovely antique picture blessing print. It is titled, "The Blessing of the Sacred Heart" and is written in fancy Old English lettering. Above the blessing is a complimentary picture of ‘The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ’. Framing the blessing and picture is an attractive and decorative scrolled design, adding a nice eloquent touch to this piece. Another interesting detail is the background of this print. Delicate, fine, light white striping of lines run diagonal throughout, creating a pretty, textured appearance. This print is in excellent original condition. Original silver-painted molded wood frame with matching, decorative scrollwork. The frame is also in excellent original condition. Original glass, torn paper backing, and old string hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 11 ¾” Width - 4 ¾”
 

Antique Religious House Blessing w/ Jesus Print “God Bless Our Home” This is a lovely antique religious house blessing print titled, "God Bless Our Home". The way this piece is portrayed depicts a charming little cottage in the bottom center of the print with a picture of Jesus above, almost as though he’s watching over he house from above. His picture, which displays the Sacred Heart, is separate from the blessing, which could be considered the matting. It’s pretty interesting how the center matting appears to be in the shape of a picture frame with a nice decorative chain link hanger. The ‘hanger’ is linked to the beautiful scrollwork that decorates the top of the print. There’s even a faint, but fancy, triangular-shaped design pattern to the full background of this print. The way this print was uniquely colored almost gives the look of an airbrushed-effect to the scrollwork, house, and landscape. The lettering remains bold in color with fancy Old English text. This print and matting are both in excellent original condition. Original, gold-painted molded wood frame. The decorative frame is also in excellent original condition. Original glass and paper backing. Old string hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 9 ¾” Width - 16 ½”
 

Lg Special Antique Victorian Photographic Print & Bedtime Prayer Motto 'Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep' Mother w/ 2 Children This is a hard to find, large, antique Victorian bedtime prayer with a compelling photographic print of a lovely mother embracing and praying with her young son and daughter by the fireplace. This is the well-known prayer of, ‘Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep…’. The print is bright and in excellent original condition. In the lower right corner of the print, there is a gold stamp that reads, "Copyright Manz, CHI." with the number ‘42’ in the other corner. The words of this bedtime prayer are in a beautiful, bold, and fancy Old English text. Gold-trim highlights nicely compliment the black text and the two borders framing the picture and blessing. In the lower left corner, under the blessing, it reads, "Coath Creation". The lower right corner reads, "House of Manz, Chicago". This is a large and attractive antique bedtime prayer. The matting is in excellent original condition. The frame is original to the print and blessing/matting. The wood frame has original grained finish and is also in excellent original condition. Original glass. The nice, original black paper backing is partially torn and missing. Wonderful antique, decorative, gold tasseled cord and wire hanger. Circa 1900.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 21” Width - 13” / Picture Measurements: Height - 10” Width - 7 ½”
Manufacturer: Coath Creation / House of Manz, Chicago  

Sisters Kneeling in “Prayer”, Lg Rare Antique Victorian Print, Outstanding Art Nouveau Frame! / Artist: E. Munier This is a thoroughly inspirational, captivating, and very rare antique Victorian print of two sisters praying together. Their faces capture sweet innocence. Their pose is charming and the setting is enchanting with roses and Victorian furnishings. The print is signed by the famous listed artist, "E. Munier" and dated, "1887". The original matting is also special, adding texture and interest. The original wood and gesso frame is exceptional and outstanding!!! It has elaborate, floral gesso work throughout. This very special frame retains a wonderful old patina. Both the print and frame are in excellent original condition. Original glass, wood backing, and wire hanger. Circa 1887.

*** I've included an interesting COMMENT ON THE RARITY & VALUE OF EMILE MUNIER'S ARTWORK:

"Munier's beautiful and sentimental paintings have always been sought-after and his work is still popular and highly valued on the rare occasions on which it turns up at auction today."

~ This short article was cited from the following website: ArtinaClick.com

*** I've also included a FASCINATING BRIEF BIO ON FAMOUS LISTED ARTIST, EMILE MUNIER:

"French painters of the 19th century were known for their sense of color and enchanting interpretations of youthful forms. In Emile Munier we find the maturity and appreciation of manhood and the sensitivity of the artist combined with the freshness and innocence of childhood.

Born in Paris, Munier spent his life there surrounded by his family – including some of the delightful models whose pleasing images he portrayed in his art. He received instruction in art initially from Abel Lucas at the Gobelins Factory and later from William Adolphe Bouguereau. Bouguereau epitomized academic art in France and was one of the most financially successful of artists. From this master he acquired his sensitivity, style and refine coloring.

Beginning in 1869, the artist exhibited regularly at the annual Paris Salon. In 1882 he was awarded an Honorable Mention.

Munier was known as a genre painter and an excellent portraitist, but it was the glimpses of child life, so tender and beautiful in sentiment, that endeared him to the public.

Of his work with children one critic wrote: "Their fair forms, perfect in outline and fresh as flowers of Eden, appeal to every mother’s heart, and their earnest faces mirror the purity and devotion of the soul within. Surely no painter of any age has put so much purity, peace and saintliness into children’s faces as Munier. His brush is never soiled with turbid color, nor his canvas stained with an impure suggestion."

~ This article was cited from the following website: AskArt.com

*** FOR THE COMPLETE BIOGRAPHY, historical photos, catalogue of his works, and timeline of exhibitions on Emile Munier, CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE: EmileMunier.org/index.html
Circa: 1887
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 33” Width - 25 ½”
 

“A House Blessing” Floral & Decorative Antique Motto Print This is a decorative antique motto print titled, "A House Blessing". The picture has a lovely floral arch surrounding the Blessing motto. The prints colors are bright and vivid and the words are written in a very fancy calligraphy-type manner. The print is in excellent original condition. The original molded wood frame retains the nice original gold finish and is also in excellent original condition. Old original glass, paper backing, and old string hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 13” Width - 11”
 

House Blessing Motto w/ Jesus, Small Antique Religious Lithograph Print This is a lovely little antique religious motto house blessing. The motto features a picture of Jesus surrounded by beautiful pink roses with gold highlights. Fancy lettering. The bottom left of print is stamped, "Litho in U.S.A.". The frame is embossed metal with the original backing. Both the print and frame are in excellent original condition. Circa 1930’s.
Circa: 1930's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 4 ½” Width - 3 ¾”
 

"A Child’s Prayer" Adorable & Elaborate Antique Child's Nursery Print Buckbee-Brehm Motto This is an outstanding antique Buckbee-Brehm print titled, "A Child’s Prayer". Elaborate illustrations and designs throughout. Lovely sentiment. Beautiful vibrant colors with special gold highlights throughout. Fancy original wood frame – painted gold with deep blue accent color. Wonderful patina. Old paper backing slightly torn. Original glass. Excellent Original Condition. Ready to hang. Circa 1920's.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 11" Width – 7 3/4"
Manufacturer: Buckbee-Brehm  

Pair of Wonderful Antique Embroideries - Religious Mottos / Biblical Quotes & Enchanted Scenes of Boy & Animals This is a pair of beautifully detailed embroideries with religious quotes. They are similar to each other, but there are a couple of differences. The same boy appears in both of the embroideries with different animals, sheep and deer. Both pictures have palm trees, greenery, and a top border design. The wood frames are different and the background colors are slightly different. They are both done with very nice detailed stitching. They are colorful and bright. There is no thread loss and no stains. Paper backings are missing. One wire hanger has been replaced. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: My Light And Salvation : Height – 16 ¾" Width – 12 ¾" / Lord Is My Shepherd: Height – 17" Width – 12 ½"
 

"The Holy Family of Nazareth" Rare Antique Victorian Print 10 Scenes / Artist: Leiber This is a very rare, special, and decorative, Victorian print titled, "The Holy Family of Nazareth". There are 10 small scenes around the central picture featuring Jesus in his youth. The colors are bright and vibrant throughout the entire piece. Every scene is inspiring and compelling. Each scene is framed by a decorative and ornate, gold matting. There are 2 prayers on the lower portion of the print. The bottom of the print reads, "The Holy Family of Nazareth, The Decree of His Holiness, Leo X111. June 20th 1892". There is an artist’s signature under the central picture of the Holy Family that reads, "Leiber". The Victorian frame is original and very complimentary to the piece. It is decorated with a graining effect. Original wavy glass and wire hanger. The paper backing is missing. This piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: 1892
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 23 ¼" Width – 18 ½"