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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 addition to any collection of religious antiques or church history. Entirely handmade, the banner showcases intricate hand embroidery and hand stitching, reflecting the extraordinary craftsmanship of early 20th-century ecclesiastical artisans. Imported from France???? Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. As expected for an item that is well over 100 years old, the banner displays age-related wear and signs of use consistent with its original liturgical purpose. The reverse backing shows more significant wear, including damage caused by the supporting pole during years of use in religious processions. These authentic signs of age testify to its long devotional history and should be appreciated as part of its character rather than viewed as defects. The wooden hanging rod, copper finials, and suspension cord are NOT included in the sale. Religious processional banners have been used for centuries during Catholic processions, pilgrimages, and religious festivals known in Brittany as. Traditionally depicting Christ, the Virgin Mary, saints, or sacred inscriptions, these banners served both as devotional objects and as symbols of parish identity and unity. Most surviving examples date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when renewed religious devotion inspired churches to commission richly embroidered banners. Earlier examples are exceptionally scarce, with only a small number of pre-French Revolution banners surviving today. These banners were typically crafted from luxurious textiles such as velvet, silk, linen, or jute and embellished with elaborate embroidery using gold and silver thread. Decorative fringes, tassels, and wooden poles allowed them to remain visible and withstand outdoor processions. This example is a genuine period piece that embodies both the artistic excellence and religious heritage of its era. An exceptional opportunity to acquire an authentic antique Catholic processional banner with remarkable craftsmanship, historical significance, and undeniable presence. A wonderful collector’s piece that proudly bears the beautiful patina and honest wear earned through more than a century of devotional use.

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Antique Catholic Church Processional Banner – Virgin Mary Appliqué, Hand-Painted, Gold Metallic Embroidery, Ivory Liturgical Brocade. Beautiful antique Catholic church processional banner featuring a finely detailed appliqué of the Blessed Virgin Mary with hand-painted facial features. The banner is crafted from elegant ivory liturgical brocade with embroidered rose and lily motifs, accented throughout with gold metallic thread embroidery and finished with decorative gold fringe. A sleeve along the top allows for hanging or display. This piece would make a stunning addition to a collection of ecclesiastical antiques, religious art, or Catholic devotional décor. It displays beautifully and was originally used in a Catholic church. 39″ H × 28″ W. Condition Good, stable antique condition consistent with age and church use. Top hanging sleeve was professionally replaced at some point in its history. Front: Minor splits to the silk background; overall presents very well. Back: Larger splits near the upper portion, scattered staining/discoloration, and some loose threads along the side border trim. Expected age-related wear and patina throughout. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Stored in a clean, dry environment. Provenance This banner came from a Catholic church. A beautiful and increasingly scarce piece of Catholic ecclesiastical history, ideal for collectors of church antiques, religious textiles, Marian devotional art, or liturgical furnishings.

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90 years old banner hand made dated and signed on the back, please look at the pictures for details, description, dimensions and condition.

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Scarce Church 19th Century European Religious Banner. Hard to find from circa 1890s. This banner is made with canvas and a fabric backing. It has its original lace border and intricate fringed bottom. The center has its original 1890s Oleograph which is made to look like an oil painting. Joseph with the baby Jesus Christ scene. If you look close to the see the hallows above each. This type of banner was used alot during Church events. You don’t come across original banners from this period very often. Guaranteed over 100 years and original. No longer has its old wood bar to hang. You could easily find a bar to hang this. The Oleograph has worn which is pretty typical. Back has a fabric has discoloration staining from age. There are some areas of minor lace damage and some loose threads. Overall measures about 32″ tall (including lace hanging rings) x 20″ wide at extremes. This is an antique, over 100 years old, fabric textile that is a rare survivor. Hard to find example. Pictures are part of the description. We have been long time collectors and dealers of early English Transferware, Quality 19th century furniture, and Victoriana. We always strive to describe the items to the best of our abilities. All items we sell are old and will show appropriate wear and tear, the pieces will not look brand new. They will have character. We are only responsible for the item while in our possession. We will pack all items VERY WELL with bubble wrap and peanuts(furniture will be packed by the shipper). Check out our other auctions for other early transferware and quality antiques.

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Size 26 1/4 inches X 42 1/4 inches.

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VINTAGE CATHOLIC CHURCH RELIGIOUS BANNER, YOUNG JESUS PAINTED ON CANVAS MEDALLION, WITH EMBROIDERY SUNBURST AND GOLD COLORED FRINGE, SOME DAMAGE BUT STILL AN INTERESTING OLD RELIGIOUS BANNER. Age – mid 20th Century. Size – 43″H x 26″W. Condition – used condition with damage, banner has watermarks, and center medallion has some creases and rubs to painted surface, sleeve for hanging rod has been cut at top edge – so rod sleeve no longer functional. Please ask questions, we want you to be happy, sorry I don’t have access to specific source information, Church location covered on back.

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Antique religious oil canvas painting. Not sure who it is but it can be joan of arc with banner flag. Rare portrait painting to find. Note: some wear to canvas see detailed pics. 65 x 46 cm. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “ff-antiques” and is located in this country: BE. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Type: Painting
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Size: Medium
• Material: Canvas
• Production Technique: Oil Painting
• Subject: saint
• Time Period Produced: 1850-1899

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VINTAGE CATHOLIC CHURCH BANNER – ELABORATE EMBROIDERED DECORATION WITH GOLD FRINGE, HANGING TABS AT TOP, BEAUTIFUL CHURCH BANNER IN GREAT SHAPE. Age – mid 20th Century. Size – approximately 38″H x 23 1/2″W. Condition – in good used condition, noting some minor soiling to hanging tabs on back. Please ask questions we want you to be happy, sorry I don’t have access to specific source information. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Other Christian Collectibles”. The seller is “tfmobley” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Religion: Christianity
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Handmade: Yes
• Modified Item: No

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ANTIQUE CATHOLIC CHURCH BANNER – CHRIST IN PROFILE OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS, WITH ELABORATE EMBROIDERY DECORATION, FRINGE AND TASSELS, BACK HAS EMBROIDERED NAME OF CHURCH WHERE IT WAS ORIGINALLY USED, A VERY NICE PIECE OF RELIGIOUS ART WORK. Age – early 20th Century. Size – approximately 49″H x 33 1/2″W. Condition – some creases and associated wear – I believe from being rolled, some minor staining, back of banner in good condition, banner in good shape except that fringe at bottom loose – see last photo. Please ask questions we want you to be happy, sorry I don’t have access to specific source information. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Other Christian Collectibles”. The seller is “tfmobley” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Handmade: Yes
• Modified Item: No
• Religion: Christianity

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Antique 1800’s Old Banner Painting of Saint Lucia! Religious – Italian American original condition, never restored! Written information on the back in Italian or Latin??? . American and Italian Flags in background! A very cool piece! This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “goldlites” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Size: Large (up to 60in.)
• Region of Origin: Unknown
• Artist: Unknown
• Style: Realism
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Painting Surface: Canvas
• Material: Oil
• Date of Creation: Unknown
• Width (Inches): 29\
• Subject: Religious
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Height (Inches): 48\

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