Rare & Unique “Light of the World” Child Jesus Antique Sepia Picture Printed on Plaque / Famous Artist: Charles Bosseron Chamber (Religious Pictures) at InSpirit Antiques

Rare & Unique “Light of the World” Child Jesus Antique Sepia Picture Printed on Plaque / Famous Artist: Charles Bosseron Chamber
Item Number: 1507

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Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Orignial Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 16” Width - 12 ¼”
Manufacturer: Regal Arts Company, Chicago
This is a unique antique "Light of the World" picture because it has been transferred to a wooden plaque. This is not your typical print and frame. The print and frame are one. Sweet Baby Jesus’ face is framed by a large decorative halo. The colors are soft sepia tones. The bottom right hand corner of the print has the famous listed artist’s signature, "Charles Bosseron Chambers". - (b.1882 - d. 1964) The signature is a little difficult to see, but is visible from a certain light and angle. (see close-up signature photo) The shapely, elaborate, and decorative wood carved frame is highlighted with gold throughout. It retains the original finish. The back of the picture has the beautiful original paper label that reads, "Gesso…?…Craft; Regal Arts Co.; No. 1271; Light of the World by Chambers; Chicago." I cannot make out one of the words at the top of the label. (see photo) This special Light of the World plaque/picture/print is in excellent original condition. Original wire hanger. Circa 1920’s.

*** I’ve included, below, some interesting information about the artist, CHARLES BOSSERON CHAMBERS:

"Charles Bosseron Chambers (1882-1964): Charles Bosseron Chambers was known for his figurative work, mainly portraits or works with religious themes. Chambers was born in St. Louis; his father was an Irish captain in the British army and his mother was a member of an established French family in St. Louis. According to his niece, Chambers later adopted the middle name "Bosseron" because he felt his last name "too plain" to reflect his French heritage.

Like many American artists at the turn of the century, Chambers studied art abroad, first at the Berlin Royal Academy, where he spent six years studying with Louis Schultz. He later studied with Alois Hrdliczka at the Royal Academy in Vienna and with Johannes Schumacher in Dresden.

After matriculating at St. Louis University, Chambers began his professional career at Palm Beach, Florida, a place chosen because of his mother's failing health. From this period in his artistic productions date the fantastic figure compositions exhibited at the St. Louis Exposition, together with portraits of Colonel Mitchell for the Missouri Historical Society; Joseph Jefferson, the great American actor; young Master Haven; Henry Phipps; Henry M. Flagler; Mrs. Voorhis and others.

In 1916, Chambers moved to New York City and established himself in the Carnegie Studios, Carnegie Hall, where he occupied and splendid atelier. It was here that he painted the "Light of the World", the most popular America religious painting of the early Twentieth Century.

He was a member of the Society of Illustrators, established in 1901 in New York City, and the Salmagundi Club, an early important art club in New York City. He illustrated Sir Walter Scott's, "Quentin Durward, "in the Scribner Classics for Young People.

His work was exhibited at the well-known John Levy Galleries in New York City in the 1930s, and his work is now in several public collections in St. Louis and Chicago, including Chicago's St. Ignatius's Church, Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis, and the Osceola Club in St. Augustine, Florida.

For the monastery, Chambers painted a number of works, the best known of which were his cover illustrations for the Commissariat's publication, Crusader's Almanac, such as The Crusader's Vision on Calvary and The Crusader's Death."

~ This article was cited from MyFranciscan.org and from GrapeFruitMoonGallery.com

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