A stunning and increasingly rare antique French Catholic Marian processional banner, dating to the early 1900s, featuring a beautifully hand-embroidered depiction of the Blessed Virgin Mary based on The Immaculate Conception of Los Venerables by the Spanish artist Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. This remarkable devotional textile is an authentic ecclesiastical artifact that would make an outstanding [Continue]
Up for sale is a rare antique Catholic religious prayer book. Comes in original satin lined box, together with a mother-of-pearl prayer rosary beads. Celluloid hardcover with brass clasp. Gild ends of pages. “Commemoration of Holy Confirmation”. My Lord and my God! Complete prayer and edification book for Catholic. Taken from the writings of the [Continue]
Antique carved wall plaque. It’s wood, some type of stone or concrete, and the sword is a metal. It measures approximately 30 x 7 inches. Please use photos to judge condition.
Offering this antique German leather bound religious book open to Der 1. Psalm (The 1st Psalm), printed in traditional Fraktur (Gothic) script. This specific layout matches historic editions of Martin Luther’s translation of the Psalter (“Der Psalter des Königs und Propheten David”), commonly printed in Germany and Pennsylvania during the 18th century. The book contains [Continue]
Up for sale is a beautiful, deluxe Victorian-era edition of “The Complete Works of John Bunyan, ” published by William Garretson & Company Philadelphia, Pa. This massive, heavy volume features incredibly ornate, deeply embossed dark brown leather boards with striking gilt decorative lettering on both the front and back covers. This comprehensive theological volume features [Continue]
Jesus Portrait Authentic 1917 Antique Lithograph Framed 10″x8″ Christ at roughly the age of 33. The date 1917 is visible in a handwritten dedication on the rear paper backing. Pre-owned antique and in good condition. The Four Avocados is our family of four in sunny Southern California. We love sourcing and sharing rare vintage and [Continue]
Antique lithograph from the early 1900s depicting Saint Anne teaching the young Virgin Mary. This religious devotional piece features rich colors and classical architectural elements, housed in a wide, period-appropriate wooden frame with a distinct grain pattern. The scene captures a tender moment of instruction with fine details in the garments and halos. A significant [Continue]
Rare Antique 1897 Le Paroissien Noté The Notated Parishioner Holy Song Book. Wear consistent with age, particularly on binding. Title: Le Paroissien Noté (The Notated Parishioner). Langlais & Fils, Libraires-Éditeurs. Language: Latin and French. Format: Catholic liturgical prayer and chant book. Content: Daily prayers, Mass texts, hymns, and Gregorian chant notations. This book was used [Continue]
This Vintage Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue is a beautifully crafted antique piece depicting the Catholic Virgin Mary, also known as the Blessed Mother. Made of plaster and measuring 26.5 inches tall, this religious statue is a timeless collectible that showcases the intricate detail and style of Christian iconography. There is some minor ware due [Continue]
This a rare antique leaf from the 1584 Hebrew Bible, (Biblia Hebraica) printed by Christopher Plantin in Antwerp Belgium. The original Hebrew text appears interlined with a Latin version, given in small type directly below the Hebrew word it translates. This specific leaf contains text from the Old Testament, showcasing the historical and religious significance [Continue]