A Whimsical Antique Watercolor - Several Children w/ Baby Frolicking & Joining Hands in ‘The Circle of Life’ This is a delightful, inspirational, and very whimsical antique watercolor featuring several happy adorable children and a young baby frolicking in a field. The scene captures the children (3 girls, 3 boys, and a baby) all holding hands in a large circle, which to many people represents, ‘The Circle of Life", although it is not titled that. The beautiful colors in this picture are of soft muted pastels. The artist really captured the feeling and emotion of this scene, as the details throughout are nicely done. Check out the expression on the little boy’s face with the straw hat…so charming! This watercolor is in excellent original condition, except for a very tiny dark spot in the upper left corner. This piece is in its original fancy molded wood frame which retains the original gold finish. The frame is in excellent original condition. Original glass. New wire hanger. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 7 ¾” Width - 9 ¾”
 

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”
 

'Pray One for Another' Jesus Prays in Garden of Gethsemane, Antique Religious Print w/ Thermometer! / Artist: Heinrich Hofmann This is an usual antique item. This framed picture includes the famous scene of Jesus Christ Praying in the Garden of Gethsemane in an antique print, along with a thermometer and the words, "Pray One for Another". Although this print is not titled, nor signed by the artist, the title given to this picture is, "Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane" (sometimes titled, ‘Christ in Gethsemane’ or Jesus in Prayer"). This famous scene was originally painted by the listed artist, Heinrich Hofmann. The print is in excellent original condition, except for some pale pink coloration throughout the matting. The thermometer works, but may not be completely accurate. The original matting has an elaborate embossed design with gold highlights bordering the print. The decorative metal frame is original to the piece. The frame shows some wear. Original backing, glass, and rope hanger. The backing is stamped with the manufacturers name, "Glas-Kraft" along with, "Motto No.575" and "GT Co., Anderson, Ind.". Circa 1930’s.
Circa: 1930's
Condition: Good Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 7 ¼” Width - 5 ¼”
 

“To Mother” Beautiful Sm. Antique Buzza Motto Print / Poet: Lawrence Hawthorne This is a delightful antique Buzza Mother motto titled, "To Mother" and written by famous poet, Lawrence Hawthorne. The picture is bright and vivid with a man and woman dressed in fancy formal attire. The sentiment is very sweet. Below the poem is reads, "A Buzza Motto c.1927". Beside that it reads, "From the writings of Lawrence Hawthorne". Also, the letter ‘H’ can be found on the far right of the print within the fence. I believe it’s an initial belonging to the illustrator of this beautiful scene. The original molded and textured wood frame retains the original black color paint with gold highlights. Both the print and frame are in excellent original condition. Original glass and metal hanger. Missing paper backing. Circa 1927.
Circa: 1927
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 4 ½” Width - 6 ½”
Manufacturer: A Buzza Motto / The Buzza Company, MPLS, Minn  

“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”
 

“Something To Do” Antique Motto Gibson Print / Poet: A.W. Meek This is a charming antique motto print by the manufacturer, Gibson. This is an unusual and hard to find sentiment with nice fancy lettering. The motto/poem is written by famous poet, A.W. Meek. The bottom center of print is stamped in very small letters with the manufacturer, "Gibson". The poem is ‘framed’ by dainty colorful flowers, beautifully highlighted in gold. Lightly printed below the poem is a picture of a farmer with a horse plowing in a field with trees alongside. This print is in excellent original condition. The molded wood frame is quite complimentary and decorative. It has a rich dark burgundy color with texture and gold highlights. The frame is also in excellent original condition. It retains the original glass and metal hanger. This is a cheerful little motto! Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 4 ½” Width - 6 ½”
Manufacturer: A Gibson Company  

“The Song of Happiness” Sweet Little Girl w/ Bluebird, Antique Print / Artist: Annie Benson Muller This is an enchanting antique print of an adorable little girl gazing up at a sweet little bluebird. The details are charming. The bottom center of the print bares the title, "The Song of Happiness". The famous artist’s signature can be found in the lower left of the print, "Annie Benson Muller". The bottom right of the print has the manufacturer’s stamp that reads, "Copyright Borin MFG. Co. Chicago, Ill". The soft pastel colors are very appealing and the lush flowering landscape adds a wonderful and delicate quality to this picture. This daring print is in excellent original condition. The decorative molded wood frame retains the original gold finish. The frame is also in excellent original condition. Original glass and wire hanger. The backing is signed by the original gift giver. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 15 ¼” Width - 12 ¼”
Manufacturer: The Borin Manufacturer Company, Chicago, Ill  

“Christ on Mount Olive” Jesus Prays down onto City of Jerusalem, Lg Antique Religious Print / Artist: Giovanni This is a beautiful large antique print featuring Jesus praying down onto the city of Jerusalem at night. Although this picture is not signed by the artist or titled, the title is, "Christ on Mount Olive" and the artist is, ‘Giovanni’. This picture has very nice details throughout with a very appealing depiction of Christ on Mount Olive. The print is in excellent original condition, except for a few very tiny scuffs. They don’t detract from the print and are barely noticeable. The original molded wood frame is very decorative. It retains the original ivory colored finish with original gold highlights. Original glass and replaced wire hanger. This is a large and substantial picture. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 18 ½” Width - 34 ¾”
 

“Family Prayers” Lg Antique Victorian Sepia Print of Little Girl Kneeling in Prayer w/ Her Dog, Doll, & Stuffed Animal This is a large, delightful antique Victorian sepia-tone print titled, "Family Prayers". This picture features a little girl kneeling beside her bed and saying her prayers accompanied by her doll. Her pet dog is also praying and beside him is his toy stuffed animal. The details are charming. This is a darling, captivating, and inspirational scene! The print is done in sepia-tones and is in excellent original condition. The dark natural wood frame is very complimentary to the print. It has age-appropriate wear including some chipping along the edge and a few scratches. The frame retains the original dark finish and has the original decorative brass plaque titled, "Family Prayers". Original glass, new wire hanger and new paper backing. Circa 1900.
Circa: 1900
Condition: Nice Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 21 ¾” Width - 25 ¾” / Print Measurements: Height - 15 ¾” Width - 19 ½”
 

Large Patriotic “Welcome Home” w/ Eagle, Antique American WW2 Flag This is a large antique patriotic, United States flag from World War 2. I believe it was used to welcome home the troops from war. It’s made of a linen fabric with the colors - red, white, and blue. The flag reads, "Welcome Home" with a picture in the center of a large Eagle holding the American flag. The flag hangs by 2 original grommets, 1 at each top corner. This flag has very light wear and the colors are still quite vibrant and defined. This flag is in excellent original condition, except for a couple very light stains towards the bottom half of the flag. This is a wonderful and historical example of Patriotic inspiration. Circa 1940’s.
Circa: 1940's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Flag Measurements: Height – 3’ Width – 3’
 

“The Lord is My Shepherd” Jesus w/ Sheep, Rare Size! XXLG Antique Religious Print / Artist: Warner Sallman This is an XXLG, gorgeous antique print titled, "The Lord is My Shepherd". The print is a captivating interpretation of Jesus holding a little lamb in his arm. He is surrounded by a flock of sheep including one black sheep. The landscape is lush with greenery, a river, and mountains in the background. The colors are bright and vivid. The size of the print is quite impressive! The print is in excellent original condition. The artist’s signature, copyright date, and manufacturer’s name can be found in the lower right corner of the print, "Warner Sallman 1943, Copyright 1943; Kriebel & Bates". In the lower left corner the print reads, "Copyright 1943 Kriebel & Bates". The wood frame is original and decorated with elaborate applied gesso. The frame is in excellent original condition and retains its beautiful, old gold finish. Original glass, wire hanger, and paper backing. Circa 1943.

*** I have included below, WARNER SALLMAN’S WONDERFULLY INTERESTING INTERPRETATION OF HIS PICTURE, "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD":

A favorite image to place in the bedroom and Sunday School classroom, The Lord is My Shepherd visualizes the pastoral image of Psalm 23, but does so without the dark side of the ancient verse. Indeed, this may account for the appeal of Sallman’s rendition: there is not a hint of the "valley of the shadow of death" here, only a tranquil vision of "still waters" and "green pastures." The message was one of comfort with no reference to the threats to which the Psalmist alluded. The small, plump sheep inhabit a utopian garden landscape that is nothing if not peaceable. Christ is as gentle as his flock, with whom he is identified by the color and softness of his robe. Located at the heart of the quiet flock, Christ emanates an emollient aura and dotes upon the lamb, symbol of his concern for children. Even the "little black sheep" follows his lead. According to promotional literature, this animal "is a symbol of the wayward sheep who have been restored again to the fold."

While Sallman’s imagery is often dismissed for its sentimentality, it is clear in details such as this and in the overall composition of The Lord is My Shepherd that he was able to create pictures that convey very effectively the sentiment that mattered to his appreciative public. In this painting, for instance, Christ and his flock are nestled in a brightly painted landscape that wraps about them; framed by the diagonal creek in the lower left, the sheep are surrounded by the hatched movement of the verdure and the diagonal shore of the river to the upper right. The tree in the upper left echoes Christ’s gesture and helps construct a balanced and centered composition that conveys the serenity which Sallman and his audience considered the ideal of the pious life. One mother, for whom the Head of Christ symbolized stability and peace during a childhood plagued by an alcoholic parent, displayed The Lord is My Shepherd in her bedroom. She referred to Christ "holding the lamb with the mother sheep looking on with concern" and drew great relief from the relationship between savior, lamb, and the ewe as she thought about her own children: "What solace to know who held them (her children) as they began to go out on their own."

Sallman found the idea for this painting in Bernhard Plockhorst’s 19th-century portrayal of the subject, which shows the mother sheep craning its head upward toward its lamb in Christ’s arms. Sallman elevated the viewer above the scene somewhat in order to introduce the colorful landscape. Yet in adjusting the perspective of the landscape and sheep, he did not reduce the height of Christ who towers above the flock gathering about his knees. This characteristic diminution of subject matter may be an important element in the great appeal of Sallman’s work: by making the sheep doll-like, Sallman enhanced their dependence on the paternal savior and gave them a charm that corresponds to the cherubic cuteness of children in such images as He Careth For You.

- This great informative article was cited from the following website: http://www.warnersallman.com/collection/images/the-lord-is-my-shepard/
Circa: 1943
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 45” Width - 35 ½”
Manufacturer: Kriebel & Bates  

Lg Inspiring & Unique Guardian Angel Silver-Plated Candlestick Holder This is an inspiring and lovely vintage silver-plated guardian angel candlestick holder. The angel’s face is pleasing. Her wings and gown are well defined with very fine craftsmanship. The candlestick is smooth and retains a nice soft luster. The candle holder that the angel is holding is removable. The base is decorated with scalloped designs and flowers. It retains the original blue felt underneath. This is a very captivating candlestick that is identical on both sides. It is heavy and substantial and in excellent original condition. Circa 1940’s.
Circa: 1940's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Candlestick Measurements: Height - 8” Width - 5 ½” Depth - 2”
 

Pair of Antique Italian Religious Prints of Mary & Baby Jesus, Transferred onto Wooden Plaques This is a captivating pair of antique religious prints. Both pictures feature scenes with Mary and Baby Jesus. The pictures are transferred onto their original wooden plaques. Both prints are bright with crisp, lovely, details and vivid colors. The frames that surround the pictures are wood with elaborate, embossed, and stamped designs throughout Both frames retain their wonderful original, old gold finishes. Both of the prints and frames are in excellent original condition, except that the one print of Jesus laying down has one very small light scratch near the top left (see photo). Written lightly on the back of this same piece in pencil are a few Italian words. Translated to English, the words say, "Adoring the Heavenly One". Also, this same picture has the original, "Made in Italy" label, along with another original label above. Both frames have their old metal hangers. These are two very tender and captivating pieces. Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Plaque Measurements: Height - 6” Width - 4”
Manufacturer: Made in Italy  

Pair of Adorable Vintage Baby Prints / Artist: Florence Kroger This is a charming vintage pair of matching baby prints. One of the prints is of a baby peacefully asleep and the other is of the same baby wide-eyed and awake. The baby looks sweet and innocent. These prints are full of expression and the teddy bear has an adorable, happy face. The colors of both prints are bright and vivid. Both frames have the artist’s signature in the bottom right corner, "Florence Kroger". These prints are in excellent original condition, except the print with little child awake has a few small light spots under the glass in the bottom left and top right, but does not take away from the charm of this print. The frames are molded wood with interesting designs with a white wash finish, highlighted in blue. The frames are original to the prints. One of the frames has a little age-appropriate scuffing. Both pieces have original glass and old wire hanger. Circa 1940’s.
Circa: 1940's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Both Frames Measure: Height - 10 ¼” Width - 13 ¼”
 

Adorable Vintage Christmas Church Table Top Display w/ Music Box / Lights Up! & Plays Silent Night!! This is a lovely vintage Christmas church. It has a light and a music box that plays Silent Night. It is made of plastic. The church windows are illuminated and looks like stained glass windows when the church is lit up. The manufacturer’s name is on the back of the church. It reads, "RayLite Electric Corp., New York, N.Y.". This sweet little church is in excellent original condition and the music box is in good working order. This would be a great centerpiece for a table top Christmas display. Circa 1950’s.
Circa: 1950's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Church Measurements: Height - 9 ½” Width - 6 ½” Depth - 5 ¼”
Manufacturer: RayLite Electric Corp., New York, N.Y.