{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-french-canivet-holy-card-vignette-maison-dopter-paris","title":"Antique 19th-Century French Canivet Holy Card Vignette – Maison Dopter, Paris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAdd a breath of historical elegance to your collection with this exquisite, authentic 19th-century French \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ecanivet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (paper-lace holy card) vignette. Printed in Paris between 1854 and 1860 by the highly celebrated religious publisher Maison Dopter, this delicate devotional piece showcases the peak of Victorian-era industrial craftsmanship and private Catholic piety.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAICRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis fine steel-plate engraving depicts an intimate, domestic scene of the Virgin Mary tenderly swaddling the infant Jesus, while a youthful angel plays a violin in the background. The text wrapping around the bottom border features the beautiful theological reflection: \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\"LA TOUTE PUISSANCE DANS LES LANGES, Ô MERVEILLE D’AMOUR\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (The Almighty in swaddling clothes, oh wonder of love).\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eTrue to the premium devotional items of its period, the clothing of Mary and Christ features stunning \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ecolifichets\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—tiny, hand-applied metallic gold sequins and raised foil dots designed to glisten dynamically under flickering candlelight during private prayer.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFully legible lower text reads \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Dopter, Imp.-Édit. rue de Madame, 29 à Paris,\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e definitively dating the print's production to Dopter's brief residency at this historic address. A previous owner carefully trimmed this vignette into an oval \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eto isolate the central illustration and text for display. It shows beautiful, natural age-toning and wear consistent with a 170+ year-old paper antique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eThe back of the vignette features a beautifully typeset, complete French prayer composed for comfort during periods of deep personal trial, sorrow, or physical illness. Addressed to the Virgin Mary, it appeals to her intercession for \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"la grâce qui convient le mieux à l'état de souffrance où je me trouve\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (the grace best suited to the state of suffering in which I find myself). \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe reverse side also features a secondary matching publisher imprint and explicitly identifies the original catalog plate classification number (\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePl. 221\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e) from Maison Dopter’s mid-19th-century inventory.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\"\u003eOn the back of the card, it reads -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"lQkWXb\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAB\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, comme ma confiance en vous doit être vive, lorsque, plongé dans la douleur et l'affliction et tremblant pour mon salut éternel, j'ai recours à vous et que je considère dans le silence de mon cœur que vous êtes pleine de grâce, et prête à faire du bien à ceux qui vous implorent! O Reine très-pure et très-miséricordieuse de tous les fidèles! je sais que vous connaissez mieux que moi les vrais besoins de mon âme, et que vous m'aimez bien plus que je ne saurais vous aimer. Daignez donc aujourd'hui, je vous en supplie, m'obtenir par votre gracieuse intercession, de votre divin Fils, la grâce qui convient le mieux à l'état de souffrance où je me trouve.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIChAE\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDopter, rue de Madame, 29, à Paris.\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePl. 221.\"\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated, it reads -   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"lQkWXb\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAB\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Holy Mary, Mother of God, how lively my trust in you must be, when, plunged into sorrow and affliction and trembling for my eternal salvation, I have recourse to you and consider in the silence of my heart that you are full of grace, and ready to do good to those who implore you! O most pure and most merciful Queen of all the faithful! I know that you know the true needs of my soul better than I do, and that you love me far more than I could ever love you. Deign therefore today, I beseech you, to obtain for me through your gracious intercession, from your divine Son, the grace best suited to the state of suffering in which I find myself.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAE\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDopter, rue de Madame, 29, Paris.\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePlate 221.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAE\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThis would look beautiful framed. It measures 2.75\" x 3\". Please email me with questions. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"s6NV4e\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60540319498526,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-10-2318.01.24.jpg?v=1792844375","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-19th-century-french-canivet-holy-card-vignette-maison-dopter-paris","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}