"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"
 

Vintage Religious "House Blessing" w/ Jesus Print in Ornate Double Brass Standing Table Frame This is an ornate vintage "House Blessing" print in a fancy hinged double brass frame. The House Blessing is on the right and the print of Jesus is on the left. The House Blessing has hand painted flowers and a textured background. This piece is very heavy and substantial. The frame has a beautifully arched crest with the initials "JHS" within a cross. Original back and glass. This piece is in excellent original condition with very light and minor age-appropriate wear to the frame. Circa 1940’s.
Circa: 1940's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 6 1/2" Width (open)– 9 1/4"
 

Pair of Inspirational Antique Prints of Guardian Angels & Family at Bedtime This is a pair of charming antique Guardian Angel prints.

*"Now We Fold Our Hands And Pray": This is a heart-warming antique print from ‘The Guardian Angel Picture Series’, titled, "Now We Fold Our Hands And Pray". This picture is filled with a multitude of wonderful, charming details. Everywhere you look something interesting is going on. This inspirational scene features two adult guardian angels standing in the corner of the room praying along with a mother and her two children. A bible sits on the couch beside the mother and little boy. Two more angelic angels are seen playing with the little boy’s toy clown and tucking in the girl’s doll to bed. It’s very sweet. Above the family, hanging on the wall, are three religious pictures of Mary and Jesus. A second bible sits, displayed on the bookcase. Another great detail that cannot be forgotten is the family cat, seen praying beside the mother’s feet (maybe she’s just licking her paws, but let us pretend atleast that she’s praying). This print is in excellent original condition with bright, lovely colors throughout. The original molded wood frame retains its original cream-colored finish. The original paper backing provides a lot of interesting information about this print, including a blessing that matches the picture and the publisher, "St. Anthony Guild Press; Patterson, New Jersey". (see photo) Original glass and old brass hanger. This piece would make a wonderful addition to any baby’s nursery or child’s room. Circa 1920's.

*"All Asleep But The Angels": This is a wonderfully inspiring antique print titled, "All Asleep But The Angels". It’s a peaceful bedtime picture featuring 5 sweet angels tucking in the children to bed. One little angel is seen standing on his tiptoes, peaking over the bedpost at the little girl. Another is holding a doll and the third little angel appears to be sorting and putting away the children’s clothes for the night. A crucifix and a religious picture of Mary and Baby Jesus hand on the wall above the sleeping children. What a pleasant scene! This print is one of eleven, from the Guardian Angel Picture Series. The original painting was made for a children’s book titled, "John and Joan and Their Guardian Angels". This print is No. 76-2. The publisher is St. Anthony Guild Press, Paterson, New Jersey. The original paper backing is mostly intact and includes the title, publisher, item number, history, and a lovely verse that corresponds to the picture. This print is in its original molded wood frame. I believe the frame was originally painted gold, but is now a pretty cream color. It must have been re-painted quite a long time ago because the cream-painted frame ‘looks’ very original. The color of the frame is also very complimentary to the calm and quiet shades of the picture. The print is in excellent original condition. The frame is also in excellent original condition, except for minimal age-appropriate wear to the old cream-colored finish. Original glass and original round metal hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 9 ½” Width - 7 ½”
Manufacturer: St. Anthony Guild Press  

Rare Antique Religious Priest Motto Blessing “To Be A Priest” All Hand-Done / Artist: Rev. Timothy Shannon, T.O.R. This is a rare and very unique antique religious motto titled, "To be a Priest". This is not a print. Both the illustrations on the matting and the motto are all hand-done by artist and Father Reverend Timothy Shannon, T.O.R. (1909-1985). I believe Shannon lived and was active in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The words in this sentiment are beautifully written and would certainly ring true for most Priests. The Reverend signed his name, along with initials, near the top of the matting in fancy Old English lettering. An interesting detail is that the artist emphasized certain profound words in bold print throughout this motto, such as the words, ‘Priest’, ‘blest’, ‘Christ’, ‘God’, Divine’, ‘Prayer’, ‘seek’, and ‘apart’. The artist / Reverend created a nice arbor-type border framing the motto with grapevines and grapes adorning the arbor. This is a most unusual mixed media motto done with pen and ink and watercolors. Shimmery, gold highlights throughout. Above the artist’s name at the top is a picture of a Holy Chalice with the letters, "IHS", written within. The motto and matting are in excellent original condition, with the very slightest bit of waviness to it. Original, gold-painted molded wood frame. The frame is also in excellent original condition with minimal age-appropriate wear to the gold finish. Original glass, paper backing, and old wire hanger. The original framer’s label, "Charles M. Heritage; Correct Picture Framing; 407 Broadway; Camden, N.J.", remains intact on the paper backing. This wonderful, divine, and special motto would truly make a great gift for that blessed Priest in your life! Circa 1920’s.

*** I’ve included, below, some interesting information about THE MEANING BEHIND A CHALICE, as well as THE MEANING OF THE INITIALS, ‘IHS’:

A chalice is a standing cup, a drinking vessel, used to hold sacramental wine during Holy Communion or The Lord’s Supper. The symbol of the Holy Chalice is open to interpretations, as there are many.

‘IHS’ is a symbolic monogram of Christ used by the Roman Catholic Church. The initials, ‘IHS’ stand for the shortened name of Jesus Christ in Latin. IHS is an ancient monogram (or letter symbol) for Jesus that dates back to the first century. The letter I means: Iesus and is Latin for the English word: JESUS. The letter H means: Hominum and is Latin for the English word: OF MEN. The letter S means: Salvator and is Latin for the English word: SAVIOR. So in conclusion, the initials, ‘IHS’ stand for the words ‘Jesus Savior of Men’. The symbol originated in Rome with the early Christians, and was popularized in the fifteenth century by Franciscan disciple Bernardine of Sienna, who promoted it as a symbol of peace. There is, however, good evidence that the initials were used to represent Bacchus, the god of wine, who early Christians identified with Jesus.
- These articles are cited from: Wikipedia.com and
AltReligion.About.com/Library/Glossary

Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 9 ¼” Width - 6 ¾”
 

Small Antique Portrait Print of an Adorably Sweet Baby Girl Praying / Listed Artist: Charlotte Becker This is such an adorably sweet antique print of a young baby girl praying with her hands clasped. She has big, beautiful blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and red puckered-up lips. What a precious child! This picture was originally painted by famous listed artist, Charlotte Becker. Her signature can be found under the child’s hands. In the bottom left corner of print reads, "Copyright B.D. 1935, Made in U.S.A.". This print is in excellent original condition. Original silver-painted molded wood frame. The frame has a nice decorative design and is in excellent original condition with very minor age-appropriate wear to the finish. Original glass, backing, and old metal hanger. Circa 1935.
Circa: 1935
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 4 ¼” Width - 3 ½”
Manufacturer: B.D.  

“The Ten Commandments” Religious Embossed Plastic Wall Plaque This is an interesting and unique religious plaque titled, "The Ten Commandments". Please note, it is only made to look like wood, similar to a Syrocco or Burwood plaque, but it is actually plastic. You would never know unless you handled it. The pictures go along with each verse, nicely complimenting the words. The title, pictures, and words are nicely embossed. Under the 10 Commandments reads, "Exodus: XX". Then, under that, is in small letters, are the words, "Copyright M.P.I.; G.G. D.". The initials ‘MPI’ stand for Multi Products, Inc. This plaque is in excellent original condition, front and back. The back of this plastic plaque is stamped, "Hanger 1125; Copyright Multi Products Inc.; Made in U.S.A.". Circa 1970’s.
Circa: 1970's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 10 ½” Width - 7 ¾”
Manufacturer: Multi Products Inc.; Made in U.S.A. / M.P.I.; G.G. D.  

Christ Blessing The Children, Lg Stunning Antique Engraving Print / Artist: Sir Charles Lock Eastlake / Engraver: Samuel Sartain This is a fantastic, stunning, and inspirational antique engraving print titled, "Christ Blessing The Children". There’s a wonderful verse from the Bible, seen under the engraving. This engraving was original done by the famous English listed artist, Sir Charles Lock Eastlake, P.R.A. (b.1793 - d.1865). The initials, "P.R.A." stand for, ‘President of the Royal Academy’. Found below the engraving is the original artist’s name, "Painted By Sir Charles Eastlake, P.R.A."; the engraver’s name, "Engraved By Samuel Sartain, Phila."; the publisher’s name, "Bradley & Co. Publishers, No. 66 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia"; as well as further text at the very bottom of the print, "Entered According To Act of Congress, In The Year 1863, By S. Sartain, In The Clerk’s Office Of The District Court Of The U.S. For The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania.". This captivating pint features men, women, and children gathering around Jesus as he blesses the little ones. This engraving captivates you with its wonderfully fine details. The emotions of each person is well captivated. Around the border of the engraving is the original plate mark, partly hidden under the frame. The engraving is in excellent original condition, except for a small mark towards the top right of the print. The molded wood and gesso frame retains old original finish which has darkened with age. The frame is in good condition with age-appropriate wear. Two corner of the frame have small bits of gesso missing. The frame is a wonderful compliment to the bold, black and white engraving. Original glass, old wood backing, and old wire hanger. Circa 1863.

*** I’ve included below, a short and interesting BIO OF THE FAMOUS LISTED ARTIST, SIR CHARLES LOCK EASTLAKE, P.R.A.:

Sir Charles Lock Eastlake, P.R.A. (born Nov. 17,1793, died Dec. 24, 1865) was a famous English painter, gallery director, collector, and writer of the early 19th century. The abbreviation, P.R.A., stands for: President of the Royal Academy. Sir Charles Eastlake "dominated the early Victorian art establishment, quickly earning honor after honor, and with them, positions of increasing power. He became an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1827 when he was 30, an Academician three years later, and the Academy librarian in 1842. His three greatest positions of power and prestige followed. In 1844 he became secretary of the committee in charge of selecting paintings for the newly rebuilt Houses of Parliament, in 1850 President of the Royal Academy, and in 1855 Director of the National Gallery. He and his wife, Lady Eastlake, were the great power couple of the contemporary art world." In 1849, he married Elizabeth Rigby, an art historian and translator of German art histories, forming a formidable art history writing partnership.

"As someone who embodied the aristocratic, conservative, and rather mediocre art establishment in his own person, Eastlake is perhaps best remembered today as the polar opposite of John Ruskin, advocate of both Turner's later experimental art and the young anti-establishment Pre-Raphaelites. In a small way this opposition is ironic, since both men studied with Samuel Prout, whose urban picturesque great influenced Ruskin's early drawings. In addition to their opposing views on many areas of the arts, the Eastlakes, particularly Lady Eastlake, led a campaign against Ruskin after his wife left him, secured an annulment, and married Ruskin's protogé, Millais.

Eastlake attended Charterhouse, one of the seven prominent public schools, before leaving to become a student of Benjamin Haydon, after which he entered the RA schools and studied under Henry Fuseli. He visited Italy in 1816 and Greece in 1818, living in Rome from 1818 to 1830 where he began to paint Italian genre subjects of the sort exemplified by The Salutation to the Aged Friar."

~ This article was cited from the following website: VictorianWeb.org/Painting/Eastlake/

*** I’ve also included below, a short BIO OF THE FAMOUS ENGRAVER / LISTED ARTIST, SAMUEL SARTAIN:

"Samuel Sartain was one of the best-known steel engravers in the United States. He was the son of the late, John Sartain." Samuel was born the year 1830 in Philadelphia, PA and died in the year 1906. Throughout Samuel’s early career, "he studied mezzotint engravings with his father and engraved after paintings by C. W. Peale, Thomas Sully, and others."

~ This information was cited from the following websites: Query.NyTimes.com & Answers.com
Circa: 1863
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 20” Width - 23 ¾”
Manufacturer: Bradley & Company Publishers, No. 66 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia  

“Christ Blessing The Children” Antique Religious Print of Jesus, Children, & Others Gathering Around Him to be Blessed & Healed This is an endearing antique religious inspirational print of "Christ Blessing the Children". In this captivating print, Jesus holds a baby as He’s surrounded by many adorable sweet looking children and others. They are gathered near Jesus as he blesses the children. The colors are bright and vivid with many details throughout the picture. The decorated molded wood frame retains the original ivory paint with gold highlights. Both the print and frame are in excellent original condition. Old glass and ribbon hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 11 ½” Width - 8 ½”
 

“Consecration” Military Men Pray to Jesus, Antique Religious Patriotic Sepia Print / Artist: Charles Bosseron Chambers This is an interesting and compelling antique religious and patriotic print titled, "Consecration". This picture features two young men in Navy & Air Force uniforms praying inside of a church to a life-sized hanging statue of the Crucifixion of Jesus. This very special print of our Military men at worship is a hard to find and very special piece. It has lovely details throughout. The lower right corner of the print has the publisher’s initials, "Copyright E.G. Co. Inc., N.Y.". The lower left corner has the artist’s well-known fancy signature, "C. Bosseron Chambers". Charles Bosseron Chambers is a famous listed artist who is known for his religious paintings. The top right corner of this print is stamped, "Painted By C. Bosseron Chambers". The top left corner of the picture has the publishers full name, "Published By Edward Gross Co. Inc., N.Y.C.". The print is in excellent original condition. It has the original matting which bears the original plate mark and is also in excellent condition. The gold-painted molded wood frame is original to the print and in excellent condition. Original glass, paper backing, and metal hanger. On the paper backing is stamped the words, "Frame #680". Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 8 ¾” Width - 7 ¼”
Manufacturer: E.G. Co. Inc., N.Y. / Edward Gross Company, Inc., N.Y.