Evening Star | Framed J. J. Grandville PrintVictorian illustrator J. J. Grandville is best known for his book The Flowers Personified (Lea fleurs animes), prized among rare book collectors for its gorgeous binding and fanciful depictions of various flowers as extravagantly dressed women. But Grandville also did a similar book about the stars and its just as gorgeous! This print, Evening Star is from that series. Presented in a period Victorian frame. Some wear to this frame; otherwise condition

large format cabinet card depicting young girls costumed and posed in some sort of religious tableau

it is not gold or gold plated and would be ideal for a collector who loves this look but isn’t ready to buy fine jewelry yet

Measures about 26” tall

perfect for your home altar or religious decor

and palette work

on the side and in the center of the bowl

Charming brass candlestick holder in the shape of a dragon with a curling tail

I don’t usually spring for solar enlargements as they’re quite common

Piece measures 9” tall

Refer to photos for condition

Refer to photos for condition: The metal has a beautifully worn patina from age

kneeling priestess holding an offering dish aloft