Ave Maria original Venetian oil painting nearly a half century old Handpainted work on original canvas. Depicting the Virgin Mary exalted and adored by angels.

Below are pictured the faithful in prayer and adoration, surrounding an elderly man who appears to be on a deathbed or sickbed, with joy and faith on his countenance, perhaps with a joyful anticipation of meeting the Virgin Mary in Heaven upon his departure from this life.

The back of the frame is inscribed with dates '1963-1966' with what appears to be an artist name next to the city of Venice in the inscription.

Both the picture and the frame have been refurbished by Norwegian artist who has done restorative work for a major art gallery in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Dimensions with frame:

25" tall x 20" wide x 1" thick.


No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire by arson on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page. We are also seeking to fund the establishment of a new center of retreat and recovery for our disabled ministers, which will cost $3,300.00/month


Condition: Refurbished
Manufacturer: Italy  

ORIGINAL COLORED PLATE OF DAVID SLAYS GOLIATH Original color plate of David Slays Goliath from grandmother's tattered Bible. Preserved and framed in light but sturdy, retouched frames. Ideal for hanging on wall, or for standing on its own on your furniture piece. Dimensions with frame: 11 1/4 " high, 9 1/2" wide, 1" thick.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: US  

ORIGINAL COLORED PLATE OF THE CRUCIFIXION Original color plate of the Crucifixion from grandmother's tattered Bible. Preserved and framed in light but sturdy, retouched frames. Ideal for hanging on wall, or for standing on its own on your furniture piece. Dimensions with frame: 11 1/4 " tall, 9 1/2" wide, 1" thick.

Item being sold to raise funds for surgery of our disabled senior pastor, who is without insurance to cover the same.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: US  

Primitive Religious icon of Christ on gilt panel. 1874 136 years old. Beautiful, rare religious icon of Christ on gold painted panel with an antique gilt frame.

Age indicated in small lettering is 1874.

It is unclear what language or languages are represented in the lettering inscribed in the icon. One of the letters ( a character with three curved lines radiating upward and three curved lines radiating downward), is a character cited in Wikipedia as part of the early Cyrillic alphabet. This same character has also been cited as part of the Russian alphabet. This may be an Orthodox icon.

Measurements are 20 inches high and 20 inches wide including the frame.

Remarkably intact for its age, but with signs of wear, and the frame somewhat fragile. A rare museum quality piece to be handled with care, but well worth the interest of a curator or collector.

Sacred museum curator's dream. You can purchase and donate in memory of your loved ones to your place of worship. Will be fully insured upon shipping and sent to that sanctuary.

Proceeds will go directly to our mission chapel in the coal mining village where our chapel has been storm damaged.

Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Unknown. Possibly Greek orthodox in origin.  

Virgin Mary Religious Icon 1800's RARE 3 DIMENSIONAL Gilt, three dimensional cut out under antique glass in gold frame. Artwork transforms into a different image when seen on different sides!

Seen from the left the icon displays the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. Seen from the center the icon displays the Cross and the crucified Christ. Seen from the right the icon displays twin haloed saint figures.

Dimensions with frame:

10 1/2 inches wide by 13 1/4 inches tall by 3/4 inches thick
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: unknown.  

Original Bible plate 1800's: Nativity scene Original plate labeled in English beneath. Text beneath appears to be Norwegian or Swedish.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's: Parable of the laborers Matt 20:1-3 Original Bible plate illustrates Jesus' parable in Matthew 20: 1-3 of the householder and the laborers in the vineyard.

The text of Matthew 20:1-3 (King James Version) reads as follows:

"For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.

And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.

And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,"

The text displayed in the plate appears to be in Norwegian or Swedish.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing):

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's: Christ blessing little children Original Bible plate labeled in English beneath. Text beneath the English appears to be in Norwegian or Swedish.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's: Matt. 25: 31-33 The Last Judgment Original Bible plate depicts Jesus presiding over the Last Judgment, to His right the saved are kneeling before Him in worship; to His left the condemned are being cast out of His presence.

The text beneath appears to be in Norwegian or Swedish.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's Matt. 25:11 Parable of the virgins Original Bible plate depicting Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish virgins, with Jesus as the bridegroom standing in the balcony while the foolish virgins plead in vain for entrance.

Text in the center of the plate appears to be Norwegian or Swedish.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's: Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10. Original Bible plate depicting Jesus as the good samaritan aiding a wounded traveler on his way from Jerusalem to Jericho.

Text appears to be in Norwegian or Swedish.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's: parable of the Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-13 Original Bible plate of the beloved parable.

The prodigal son is seen both at the bottom of the plate, sitting in the wilderness comtemplating his predicament, and above weeping in repentance in the arms of his father while the elder son stands self-righteously looking on.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's: Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-21 Original plate depicts Jesus parable from Luke 16 of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The rich man is seen feasting, while Lazarus is seen in poverty with a dogs licking his sores.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Text at the bottom right appears to be in Norwegian or Swedish.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden  

Original Bible plate 1800's: Jesus the Good Shepherd . John 10. Original Bible plate depicting Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Text at bottom right appears to be in Norwegian or Swedish.

Dimensions of plate including surrounding border space (which makes it ideal for framing)

12 inches high by 9 inches wide.

Specific date of this plate's creation uncertain, but clearly no later than the 1800's, possibly mid to late 19th. century.

Beautiful to display in your church study, living room, or prayer room.

No reasonable offer refused.

Item being sold to raise funds for a $7,000.00 Paradigm insulin pump and other medical expenses and of our senior pastor who is suffering diabetic blindness in his left eye.

Our fundraising needs also now include the replacement of our mission chapel in Pennsylvania, destroyed in a fire on Sept. 22, 2008. The press release is available for viewing in this store's 'links' section at the bottom of the store's home page.
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Norway or Sweden