Rare Victorian Print, The Annunciation, Mary & Gabriel / Artist: Fra Angelico This is a rare and special Victorian print titled, "The Annunciation" by famous early Italian Renaissance painter, Fra Angelico (c.1395-1455). In Italy, he became known as "Il Beato Angelico", meaning "The Blessed Angelico", which was in reference to his skills in painting religious subjects. He was also known to his contemporaries as "Fra Giovanni da Fiesole", meaning "Friar or Father John from Fiesole". This famous scene depicts the Virgin Mary with Archangel Gabriel. Gabriel is visiting Mary to reveal to her that she will give birth to Jesus. Gabriel has been called "The Angel of Life", and is said to appear to people when they are on the brink of a new beginning, especially a conception or birth. Gabriel is known to be the bearer of Good News! This inspirational piece is in excellent original condition with great detail. It is hand-colored with special gold highlights. At the bottom of the print, there are two sets of words written in Italian. I cannot make out the top row of letters, but I believe the bottom row of letters read as follows: "VIRGINIS INTACTE CVM VENER IS ANTE FIGVRAM PRFTEREVMDO CAVE NE SILEATVR AVE". The frame and glass are original to the print and the wood frame is painted gold. Original wood back. The original paper backing is torn, but there is writing at the top and bottom that is fully intact. The top reads: "T.W. Norman & Co., Art Dealers, Pictures and Frames, 44 Bromfield St., Factory 47 Field, Boston". The bottom reads: "2540 FIRENZE. – Museo di S. Marco. – L’Annunziazione della Vergine. Beato Angelico." (2540 Florence - The Announcement of the Virgin – The Blessed Angelico) Old, original wire hanger. Circa late 1800’s.
Circa: Circa Late 1800's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 12 ¼" Width – 16 ½"
Manufacturer: T.W. Norman & Co.  

Virgin Mary in Prayer - A Stunning Mixed Media Antique Religious Print & Hand-Painted Floral Decoration This is a stunning antique mixed media print of the Virgin Mary surrounded by exquisite hand-painted flowers and gold highlights. Bright vibrant colors throughout. Original glass and decorative molded wood frame. Original paper backing. Replaced wire hanger. Both the print, hand-painting, and frame are all in excellent original condition. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 13 ¼" Width – 10 ¼"
 

"The Annunciation" Virgin Mary Greeted By Archangel Gabriel, Antique Religious Print / Artist: Martin Feuerstein This is a beautiful antique inspirational religious print. This hard to find scene features The Blessed Virgin Mary being greeted by the Archangel Gabriel. A dove shines down on both of them. Next to Mary’s feet sits a vase of white lilies. In this famous scene, Gabriel visits Mary to announce to her that she will be a mother by conceiving her son, Jesus, through the Holy Spirit. Gabriel has been called "The Angel of Life", and is said to appear to people when they are on the brink of a new beginning, especially a conception or birth. Gabriel is known to be the bearer of Good News! The artists name is signed in the bottom left corner of print, "Martin Feuerstein". This print has wonderful details and color. Original, molded wood frame with original gold color. Old glass. New wire hanger. Original paper backing has 2 labels. The top label reads, "J.H. Miller Co., 21 Harrison Ave., Springfield, Mass., No." The bottom label reads the title of print and the artist, "The Annunciation – Feuerstein". This piece is in excellent original condition. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height – 11 ¼" Width – 8"
 

"Rest on the Flight into Egypt" Mary Breastfeeding Baby Jesus Antique Print This picture is known as "Rest on the Flight into Egypt". It is a small, yet unique and classic print of Mary holding and breastfeeding Baby Jesus with her sacred milk, as he lies on a cushion. This endearing print resonates with love, tenderness, and affection. This illustration originally took place at what is famously known as ‘The Milk Grotto Church’ of our Lady located in Bethlehem, a place traditionally described as the site where the Virgin Mary stopped to breastfeed the Baby Jesus during the ‘flight’ to Egypt. It is said that this picture represents the special status of the Virgin Mary’s body, as well as the connection between Mary’s sacred milk and the power to heal and perform miracles! This was one of the most popular pictures of the Virgin Mary, originally painted during the 14th and 15th century. This print is nicely detailed and colorful. Bottom right hand corner has a very small signature, too small to read – see photo. Original gold wood frame with decorative design. Old glass and original wire hanger. This piece is in excellent original condition, except for the original paper backing is very slightly torn. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height – 5" Width – 4 ¼"
 

Several Nuns at Church w/ Cupid, A Rare & Special Antique Religious Print / Artist: Chas D. Ward This is a hard to find antique print featuring several nuns walking in a line with their bibles open, dressed in their Habits. In the foreground is a very charming cupid sitting atop a large pedestal. His bow and arrow are on the ground near him. The lovely old church is on the hill in the background. The scene is very interesting and evokes a peaceful feeling. It is signed in the lower left corner, "Chas D. Ward, copyright 1910". The wood frame is original to the print. It retains the original glass and old wire hanger. Missing paper backing. This piece is in excellent original condition and would certainly make a great gift for the Nun in your life! Circa 1910.
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height – 12 ¾" Width – 9 ¾"
 

Virgin Mary & Baby Jesus w/ Angels in Garden Antique Print "Engel-Madonna II" / Artist: Mileto This is a large, lovely, and inspiring antique print of the Virgin Mary sitting on a garden bench holding Baby Jesus. There are two angels with them. The scene is very tranquil. The colors are bright and vibrant. At the bottom of this print partially covered by the frame in the lower left corner is the famous artist's signature, Mileto. This picture is titled (but not signed), "Engel-Madonna II". The original, molded wood frame retains its original gold paint. Original torn paper backing, original glass, and wire hanger. This is a large compelling print in excellent original condition. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 16 ½" Width – 32 1/2"
 

"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"
 

Holy Family Antique Print - Virgin Mary, Baby Jesus, Joseph, & Saint - "Ave Maria" Celebrating the Rosary / Rosario This is a large and very captivating print depicting the Holy Family celebrating the profound wonders of the rosary. Mary and Jesus hold 2 rosaries while sitting atop a pedestal that reads, "Ave Maria", meaning Hail Mary, the universal prayer to the Virgin Mary. A very unique halo of stars surrounds them. At the top of Mary’s blouse are the words, "ROSARIO", meaning rosary. Expressions of sacred love and peace, grace and purity prevail. The subtle coloring of this print enhances and underscores the serenity of the rosary prayer. Very nice grain-decorated, original oval wood frame. Black trim along the inside and outside perimeter of frame. The frame retains the original glass, backing, and wire hanger. This piece is in excellent original condition with a great, old patina. Circa 1910.
Circa: 1910
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 25 ¼" Width – 21 ¼"
 

“The Madonna of the Pomegranate” Antique Print of Virgin Mary, Baby Jesus, & 6 Angels / Artist: Sandro Botticelli This is a beautiful crisp and detailed antique print of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus surrounded by 6 Angels. All of their faces are exquisitely detailed! The colors are bright and vivid. Both the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus have a halo and are bathed in a heavenly light from above. The artist of this picture is the famous, Sandro Botticelli and the actual title for this picture (although not written anywhere) is, "The Madonna of the Pomegranate". The molded wood frame retains the original gold finish with black and red trim color. It has a nice old patina. The picture and frame are both in excellent original condition with the original hanger and labels on the back. The top label reads, "Virgin and Six Angels By Botticelli". The middle label towards the bottom reads, "For Elizabeth + Buckstien". The bottom label reads, "From Aunt Nell". Circa 1920’s.

*** I’ve included below some VERY INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PICTURE, "THE MADONNA OF THE POMEGRANATE":

The Madonna of the Pomegranate is a painting by the Italian Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli, circa 1487. It is housed in the Uffizi Gallery of Florence, Italy.

The picture's title is explained by the pomegranate in Mary's hand: this could be understood as symbolizing Christ's Passion, the wealth of seeds conveying the fullness of Christ's suffering. It could also be understood as a symbol of heretical art and signify the fertility of Jesus. A comparison of this painting with Botticelli's earlier tondo, Madonna of the Magnificat, reveals that the artist has now arranged the angels symmetrically, thereby avoiding the compositional difficulties of the older depiction.

The Christ Child, whose hand is raised in blessing, is lying securely in the arms of Mary, but the sad, melancholy expression on the faces of mother and child are intended to remind the observer of the torments the Son of God will suffer in the future. The angels are venerating Mary with lilies and garlands of roses. The Rosary is a prayer that was created in its present form in the 15th century, and rapidly became widespread. The beginning of this prayer is embroidered on the left angel's stola: AVE MARIA GRAZIA PLENA ("Hail Mary, full of grace").

- This article was cited from the following website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_of_the_Pomegranate

*** Here is a short little BIO ABOUT FAMOUS LISTED ARTIST, SANDRO BOTTICELLI:

Original name ALESSANDRO DI MARIANO FILIPEPI (b. 1445, Florence [Italy]--d. May 17, 1510, Florence), Florentine early Renaissance painter whose Birth of Venus (c. 1485) and Primavera (1477-78) are often said to epitomize for modern viewers the spirit of the Renaissance. His ecclesiastical commissions included work for all the major churches of Florence and for the Sistine Chapel in Rome. His name is derived from his elder brother Giovanni, a pawnbroker, who was called Il Botticello ("The Little Barrel").

Although he was one of the most individual painters of the Italian Renaissance, Sandro Botticelli remained little known for centuries after his death. Then his work was rediscovered late in the 19th century by a group of artists in England known as the Pre-Raphaelites.

Born Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi in Florence in 1445, Botticelli was apprenticed to a goldsmith. Later he was a pupil of the painter Fra Filippo Lippi. He spent all his life in Florence except for a visit to Rome in 1481-82. There he painted wall frescoes in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican.

- The above bio was cited from the following website: http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/botticelli/
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 7” Width - 5”
 

Rare Antique Victorian Print of Mary, Baby Jesus, & 3 Angels in Manger / Nativity Scene This is a rare and special antique Victorian print of Mary holding Baby Jesus in what appears to be the manger. Three young angels gaze over Mary’s shoulder in a curious manner, trying to take a glimpse of Baby Jesus. The detail is exquisite and the colors are crisp and clear. The lighting illuminates their faces, showing excellent detail. The original Victorian, gold-painted, wood frame has fancy gold gesso in a delicate shell motif with a beautiful patina. Original glass and old wire hanger. Missing paper backing. This piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: 1890's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 7” Width – 5 ½”
 

3 Scenes in 1 Antique Print - Virgin Mary, Jesus, Archangel Raphael, Tobias, Saint Michael, 3 Angels / Artist: Pietro Perugino This is a very special and hard to find antique print of 3 scenes in one. This picture was originally painted by the famous Italian, early Renaissance artist, Pietro Perugino (1448-1523). The center panel of this print features the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus with the 3 angels above and a saint beside them. The left hand panel depicts Saint Michael in his famous shield of armor, sword, and scale. The right hand panel features Archangel Raphael with young Tobias. This entire print has great detail-work with bold, beautiful, and crisp colors. The expressions on their faces are so real and full of love. Beautiful, original, gold-painted wood frame with a unique checkered, diamond design and nice decorative outer molding. There’s a tiny edge of outer molding missing in the bottom right corner of the frame. Original glass and old wire hanger. The original paper backing is fully intact with a few minor tears. The original label on the paper backing reads, "The Little Shop, 62 Snow Street, #22,029." Overall, this piece is in excellent original condition. The original painting of this piece is currently displayed at the National Gallery in London, England. Circa 1920's.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 5 ½” Width – 7 ½”
Manufacturer: The Little Shop, 62 Snow Street  

Antique Print of Jesus in Temple w/ Bible / Artist: Giovanni This is a wonderful antique print of young Jesus (I believe he’s portrayed as being 12 years old) in the Temple with a Bible beside him at a podium. It looks as though he’s teaching. The colors are bright and vibrant. The bottom right hand corner of print is signed by famous artist, "Giovanni". Original, gold wood frame with decorative scroll design. Original glass and old wire hanger. The original paper backing is mostly intact with some tears. This piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 9 ¼” Width – 16 ¼”
 

“The Annunciation” Antique Print of Mary & Archangel Gabriel w/ 3 Scenes of Adam & Eve This is a special antique print of "The Annunciation". Artists have portrayed this famous scene in many ways, but this particular picture is quite unique and hard to find. This picture features Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary. Gabriel is visiting Mary to reveal to her that she will give birth to Jesus. The scenery behind them is picturesque and the fine details of the Temple that surround them are incredible. Both of their expressions are captivating and inspiring. This picture is vibrant and colorful. On this same print, below Mary and Gabriel, are three famous scenes of Adam and Eve. The first scene depicts God warning Adam (while Eve is sleeping) not to touch the apples. The second scene depicts both Adam and Eve plucking the apple from the Forbidden Tree with the serpent (devil) wrapped around the tree. The third and last picture shows both Adam and Eve feeling ashamed for their actions as they are banished forever from the Garden of Eden. An angel hovers behind them. These three black and white scenes below have great detail for their small size. Original, gold-painted, wood frame with a textured design and black trim. Original glass and old wire hanger. The original paper backing is intact with very minor tears. The original label on the back reads, "Henry Schultheis Company, 42 Fulton St., N.Y.C.; Paintings, Prints, & Framing". Also, the word, "Annunciation" is written on the back in pen. Overall, this piece is in excellent original condition.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 9 ½” Width – 8”
Manufacturer: Henry Schultheis Company, N.Y.C.  

Mary & Young Child Jesus, Tender Inspirational Print This is a tender and inspirational print of beautiful Mary embracing Jesus with hugs and kisses. This is a very endearing scene. It radiates with purity, innocence, and a divine beauty. Both of their facial expressions are heavenly. Bright, vibrant colors throughout. The print is in excellent original condition, except for a light crease across the top. The molded wood frame retains the original cream-colored finish. The frame is also in excellent original condition. Original glass and original metal hanger. Circa 1940’s.
Circa: 1940's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height - 8 ¾” Width - 6 ¾”
 

Rare Antique Religious Print of Jesus as a Shepard w/ Sheep / Artist: Atkinson Fox This is a hard to find antique print of Jesus as a Shepard with his sheep. This piece was originally painted by famous artist, Atkinson Fox and is signed at the bottom left of this print. The landscape is picturesque. The clouds in the clear blue sky create a serene and peaceful feeling as Jesus looks down at the ruined city, possibly Jerusalem. This tranquil scene displays vibrant, earth-tone colors of green, white, and blue. Original, decorative, gold-painted wood frame with a dark green ribbed middle trim. Original glass and old wire hanger. The original paper backing is mostly intact, but partly missing. Overall, this piece is in excellent original condition. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Height – 13 ½” Width – 21 ½”
Manufacturer: Atkinson Fox