{"product_id":"french-antique-brass-photo-frame-cured-ars-27062612","title":"French Antique Brass Ribbon Bow Beveled Glass Photo Frame Cure d'Ars 27062612","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:24px;text-align:center;\"\u003eFrench Brass Photo Frame Cure d'Ars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA late 19th-century French brass photo frame serving as a religious souvenir from the pilgrimage site of Ars-sur-Formans in the Ain department of France. The frame holds a period devotional card combining a portrait of J.B.M. Vianney (the Cure d'Ars) with a depiction of a saint and a photograph of the Ancienne et Nouvelle Eglise d'Ars. The photographer credit reads \"Vernu, phot. Ars (Ain)\", identifying a local Ars photographer. This French brass photo frame was produced as a pelerinage souvenir, likely dating from after Vianney's beatification in 1905 and before his canonization in 1925, based on the wording \"Bienheureux Cure d'Ars\" visible on the reverse prayer card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is constructed with a beveled glass front, giving a prismatic edge visible in the detail photos. The brass fittings include a decorative ribbon bow at the top, two small ball feet at the base, and a hinged brass easel stand at the rear. The bow ornament is cast brass with a ribbed, twisted ribbon form. The frame has no surrounding metal border -- the beveled glass itself forms the display face, held by the minimal brass hardware. The reverse carries a printed prayer in French titled \"Bienheureux Cure d'Ars\", partially obscured by the easel stand. Overall condition is good with age-appropriate patina to the brass and minor surface wear to the glass edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: approximately 6.5cm wide x 13cm tall \/ 2.6\" x 5.1\", as stated by the seller. The frame stands freely on its two ball feet with the rear easel support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA focused collectible for those interested in French Catholic devotional objects, 19th-century pilgrimage souvenirs, or items related to Saint Jean-Marie Vianney. The combination of the original devotional card, beveled glass, and brass bow frame intact makes this a coherent period piece for a religious antiques collection or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95% of my items are tariff-free to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-optimised --\u003e\n\u003c!-- fmf-shopify --\u003e","brand":"Fleamarketfrance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57577186034008,"sku":"326203586221_2DEA_AB7F_6A18_F7DE","price":146.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/5776\/2392\/files\/57_0541e7a1-0afa-481d-b42b-766251bc5c18.jpg?v=1782571554","url":"https:\/\/fleamarketfrance.com\/products\/french-antique-brass-photo-frame-cured-ars-27062612","provider":"Fleamarketfrance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}