Antique Victorian Primitive Western Painting of Elk / Stag Oil on Board / Artist: T.M. c1863 This is an beautiful and stunning antique Victorian primitive and western oil painting on board featuring a landscape scene with an Elk / Stag atop a cliff at sunset. There are mountains in the background along with water below. The painting is signed by the artist, "T.M." towards the bottom left and dated below the initials, "1863". The antique Victorian wood frame retains the original gold leaf finish which is highlighted with fancy decorative patterns. The frame is in excellent original condition. The painting is in excellent original condition with some raised areas of paint. Original wood backing. Old wire hanger. Circa 1863.
Circa: 1863
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 9 3/8” Width - 11 5/8” / Painting Measurements: Height - 6 ¼” Width - 8 ½”
 

‘The Holy Bible’ Containing Old & New Testaments, Antique Religious Hardcover Book w/ Illustrations c1937, Nelson’s Bible Series This is a wonderful old antique religious Holy Bible. The Bible is in excellent original condition with No tears, stains, foxing, browning, scribbling, etc. No missing or folded pages. The outside cover is also in excellent condition and the binding is tight. This Bible comes attached with its original dark blue ribbon bookmark. Although I can’t find a printed date, there is a lovely inscription on the first page from the original gift giver, "Presented to Grace Vera Allen; Christmas, Dec. 25 1937; By Mother and Dad". The publisher is, "Nelson’s Bible; Thomas Nelson & Sons, 381-385 Forth Avenue, New York". This Bible contains the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament contains 827 pages and the New Testament, 255 pages. In addition, the back of the Bible includes 41 more pages of extra content, plus several very interesting maps printed in color. The contents in the back of the Bible included such things as Defining the Characters of the Bible; Miracles; Parables of the Old Testament; The Names, Titles, & Characters of the Son of God; Our Lord’s Appearances after his Resurrection; Rivers and Brooks of Scripture; The seven Most Remarkable Chapters of the Bible, A Jewish Monthly Calendar, How to Study Sunday-School Lesson, and much more! Circa 1930’s.
Circa: 1930's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Book Measurements: Height - 8 ½” Width - 5 ½” Depth - 1 ½”
Manufacturer: Nelson’s Bible; Thomas Nelson & Sons, 381-385 Forth Avenue, New York  

Special Religious Christmas Eve Antique Advent Calendar Countdown! - Open Door Each Day to a Bible Quote w/ Holy Family & Angels This is an enchanting and beautiful antique Advent Calendar. It was designed to be a child’s companion during the Advent Season and add to pre-Christmas pleasure. A great feature of this calendar is that it is timeless because there is not a particular date written on it! The calendar is filled with wonderful scenes, featuring The Holy family in the manger, the 3 wise men, several young shepherds and children, several barn animals, and angels everywhere! The colors are bright and vibrant with sparkly glitter throughout! For each day in December, a little magical door opens as it counts down to Christmas Day. The door for Christmas Eve is the most special of all doors! Found inside each opened door is an inspirational Bible Quote and a small surprise picture! At the bottom of the calendar in very small print, it is stamped, "Printed in West Germany", "Haco 0106" (this may possibly be the publisher and original item number of calendar), along with the artist’s signature, "Lore Kimmel". It’s difficult to determine for sure the artist’s / illustrator’s signature. This calendar is in excellent original condition and the little doors have never even been used or open! This calendar comes in its original envelope. The envelope is signed by the gift giver, "To Carrie and Eli - Some Pre Christmas Enjoyment - Rena". It states on the envelope that this advent calendar is printed on luminous paper. For the most effective results, place the calendar so that light can shine through. I believe this calendar is not meant to be hung, but to be displayed on a table top, although I’m sure it can be pinned or tacked up on a wall. The original envelope that this calendar comes in is stamped, "Imported by Alfred Mainzer, Inc.; Long Island City, New York". Circa 1920’s.
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Calendar Measurements: Height - 8 ¼” Width - 11 ½”
Manufacturer: Haco / Imported by Alfred Mainzer, Inc.; Long Island City, New York  

‘The Daisies Tell’ Gorgeous Young Fashionable Glamour Girl ‘He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not’ Antique Print / Artist: Marcel Le Boul This is a charming antique print of a gorgeous young and fashionable glamour girl picking flowers in a field. Under the picture, in the matting, this print is signed and titled, "The Daisies Tell" by French artist, "Marcel Le Boulte". Towards the bottom left within the picture is the artist’s initials, "Copyright M.&B.". The lady is busy picking off the petals of a daisy…‘He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not’. The colors are bright and vivid. It has beautiful details throughout. The print and decorative matting is in excellent original condition. Above the picture on the matting is the publishers name, "Pub. By St. Lawrence. Frame & Glass Co., Montreal - Printed In U.S.A.". The original molded wood frame is very decorative with original silver finish. The frame is also in excellent original condition. Old glass. Replaced wire hanger. Missing paper backing. Circa 1930’s.
Circa: 1930's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 10 ¾” Width - 8 ¾”
Manufacturer: St. Lawrence. Frame & Glass Co., Montreal / Copyright M.&B. (Marcel Le Boulte)  

‘The Sermon on the Mount’ & Other Sayings of Jesus From King James Version of The Holy Bible, Antique Religious Paperback Book This is a wonderful, handy size antique religious paperback book that is filled with inspirational sayings of Jesus. The book is titled, "The Sermon on the Mount - and Other Sayings of Jesus From The King James Version of The Holy Bible" This book is decorated by Valenti Angelo and is designed, printed, and published by The Peter Pauper Press; Mount Vernon, New York. This book has a total of 61 pages. The book is in excellent condition, except that there is a small piece of the cover missing by the spine, at the bottom. The book is just a little delicate when flipping through the pages (as most old books are); However, every page is fully intact. This book has no stains, tears, browning, foxing, writing, doodling, or pen ink. This book does not have a printed copyright date, but I would estimate the circa to be 1940 - 1950’s.

*** I’ve included a short but interesting article in regards to UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING BEHIND "THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT":

In the Gospel of St. Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount is a compilation of Jesus' sayings, epitomizing his moral teaching. According to chapters 5-7, Jesus of Nazareth gave this sermon (estimated around AD 30) on a mountainside to his disciples and a large crowd. Matthew groups Jesus' teachings into five discourses, of which the Sermon on the Mount is the first. The others concern instructions for the disciples, parables of the Kingdom, instructions for the church, and a harsh denunciation of scribes and Pharisees.

The best-known written portions of the open-air sermon comprise the Beatitudes, found at the beginning of the section. The sermon also contains the Lord's Prayer and the injunctions to "resist not evil" (5:39) and "turn the other cheek", as well as a version of the Golden Rule. Other lines often quoted are the references to "salt of the earth", "light of the world" and "judge not, lest ye be judged."

Many Christians believe that the Sermon on the Mount is a form of commentary on the Ten Commandments. It portrays Christ as the true interpreter of the Mosaic Law. To many, the Sermon on the Mount contains the central tenets of Christian discipleship, and is considered as such by many religious and moral thinkers, such as Tolstoy, Gandhi, Dietrich Bonheoffer, and Martin Luther King, Jr. It has been one of the main sources of Christian pacifism.

- This article was cited from the following website:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sermon_on_the_Mount
Circa: approx. 1940's - 1950's
Condition: Good Original Condition
Size: Book Measurements: Height - 7 ¼” Width - 4 ½”
Manufacturer: The Peter Pauper Press; Mount Vernon, New York  

‘The Ten Commandments’ w/ Bible Quotations & Color Illustrations, Vintage Religious Paperback Book & Bible Program c1959 This is a wonderful vintage religious paperback workbook and bible program. The book is titled, "The Ten Commandments - Know Your Bible Program". The author is Dr. J. Carter Swaim. The artist who contributed two color portraits is Carl Mueller, one of America’s most distinguished artists and illustrators. The publisher of this book is Nelson Doubleday, Inc. and the copyright is 1959; Printed in the United States of America. The second page of the book reads, "This Bible Quotation in this publication are from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyrighted 1946 and 1952 by the Division of Christian Education, National Council of Churches, and used by permission". The last page in the back of the book reads, "The events narrated in this album are found in the Holy Bible principally in the Book of Exodus, Chapters XIII - XX and Chapters XXXII". Next to those words is an embossed patent stamp that reads, "N. Arthur Relmen; No. 2011; Licensed Professional Engineer; State of New York". There are 12 full-color perforated photo plates in the middle of the book that are meant to be applied to their correct places throughout the book. This book has never been used and the color plates are all intact. Also, there are numerous beautiful black and white and color illustrations throughout the book with informative captions below on almost every turn of the page! There’s even a full page color map of "The Probable Route of the Israelites from Egypt to Mount Sinai". This book has a total of 64 pages. This teaching book is in excellent original condition, except there is very slight scuffing to the back of the book. Every page is fully intact and the binding is tight. This book has no stains, tears, creasing, browning, foxing, writing, doodling, or pen ink. Circa 1959.
Circa: 1959
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Book Measurements: Height - 8 ¼” Width - 5 ½”
Manufacturer: Nelson Doubleday, Inc. / N. Arthur Relmen; No. 2011; Licensed Professional Engineer; State of New York  

'Madonna Della Sedia' Italian Religious Antique Print, Madonna, Baby Jesus, & St John The Baptist / Famous Artist: Raphael Santi This is lovely antique print featuring Madonna embracing Baby Jesus while the young John the Baptist devoutly watches. This picture represents itself as a symbol of humanity with St. John the Baptist and renders homage to maternity with The Madonna. This picture is titled, "Madonna Della Sedia" by famous artist, Raphael (Raffaello Santi or Sanzio). This picture was originally painted by him in circa 1512 to c.1514. Someone once said, "When he died, the heavens wanted to give one of the signs they gave when Jesus Christ expired...Here, people are talking about nothing but the death of this exceptional man, who has completed his first life at the young age of 37. His second life - that of his fame, which is subject neither to time nor death - will endure for all eternity…". This print has beautiful details and colors throughout. The matting is very elaborate with beautiful embossed designs. The molded wood frame is fancy and retains a great original gold finish. Original glass and original backing with original label. The label reads, " R. 702; Madonna Del Sedia; By Raphael; C. & A. Richards; Boston, Mass.". This picture can be displayed one of two ways - hanging it on the wall with its original metal hanger or as a table top display with its original fold out stand. The fold out stand has a crease towards the bottom (probably from sitting on a table top for a long while) but it works just fine. Circa 1920’s.

***I’ve included a short article written about RAPHAEL SANTI (1483- 1520) & THIS PICTURE:

Raphael painted the picture in Rome, probably during the period immediately after the completion of the Stanza di Eliodoro. It soon passed into the Medicean collections. It was already there by 1589 and has been in the Pitti since the 18th century. It was carried off to Paris by the Napoleonic troops in 1799 and brought back to Florence in 1815.

A celebrated picture in which Raphael is under the influence of the antique and of the Venetian school, of Titian and of Sebastiano del Piombo. The form of a "tondo" is in itself a reminder of Florence and carries us back to the taste of the Quattrocento. Of the form of the tondo the artist preserves and emphasizes the curve with his genial adaptation of the figures to the outline of the painting. And yet the composition is in no way forced, but on the other hand the figures in following the curve become more closely entwined together. This grouping, this closing around the fulcrum of the tondo coincides with the centre of affection - the little Christ, the spiritual centre of the picture. The colour, in spite of its vividness, has a fusion and a warmth which Raphael attains with genial and personal mastery.

- This was cited from the following website: http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/r/raphael/5roma/2/07sedia1.html

***Here is a little more info about this picture and the artist, Raphael:

The Madonna della seggiola or Madonna della sedia is a Madonna painting by the Italian renaissance artist Raphael. It depicts Mary embracing the child Christ, while the young John the Baptist devoutly watches. It is housed in the Palazzo Pitti collection in Florence.

Painted during his Roman period, this Madonna does not have the strict geometrical form and linear style of his earlier Florentine treatments of the same subject. Instead, the warmer colors seem to suggest the influence of Titian and Raphael's rival Sebastiano del Piombo.

Maria Montessori, Italian doctor and pioneer in pedagogy, wrote that it was her wish that the Madonna della seggiola hang in each Children's House (Montessori school) as a symbol of "humanity [St. John] rendering homage to maternity [Madonna]".

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

***I’ve also included another short BIO ABOUT THE FAMOUS, RAPHAEL:

Italian master painter and architect of the Italian High Renaissance, Raphael is best known for his Madonna’s, such as Madonna della Sedia, and his large figure compositions now housed in the Vatican in Rome. His work is much admired for its clarity of form and ease of composition and for its visual achievement of the Neoplatonic ideal of human grandeur.

Raphael was already being described as a master in 1501. After moving to Rome in 1508, Raphael was commissioned by Julius II to paint some of the rooms of the palace in the Vatican. One of these paintings was The School of Athens. This was unheard of at the time for a inexperienced artists of only 25 years old. In 1514, Raphael was commissioned to rebuild St. Peter s, and although his work has since been demolished or altered, for a time he was the most important painter and architect in Rome.

Marked by perfection and grace, Raphael paintings and sculptures were highly admired by his contemporaries. When compared to the great Michelangelo or Titian, Raphael may be considered inferior, but he always triumphs when considering the ease and grace of his creations.

- This was cited from the following website: http://www.designtoscano.com/category/code/Raphael.do
Circa: 1920's
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Size: Frame Measurements: Height - 6” Width - 6” Diameter of Print: 3”
Manufacturer: C. & A. Richards; Boston, Mass.  

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”