{"product_id":"rel-2","title":"Antique French Embroidered Communion Plaque – Étienne Azambre \"Adoration\" (c. 1900)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e Beautiful piece of turn-of-the-century French religious folk art. This antique devotional textile panel features the artwork \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by famed French academic painter \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eÉtienne Azambre\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1859–1933).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAICxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDiscovered in France, this piece is a classic example of a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSouvenir de Première Communion\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (First Holy Communion Souvenir) dating from the late 1890s to the 1910s. The monochrome lithographic central pane beautifully depicts two winged angels raising a detailed monstrance above a group of children kneeling in prayer. The artist's signature, \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\"E. AZAMBRE\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is cleanly preserved in the bottom-left corner of the image.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe central fabric print is delicately appliquéd onto a thick cream canvas backing, flanked by hand-embroidered floral sprigs in traditional shades of rich red and olive green. The entire piece is finished with elegant, hand-stitched twisted cord trim that seamlessly transitions into a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ebuilt-in braided hanging loop at the top\u003c\/span\u003e and a tiny decorative tassel detail at the bottom corner.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=grALv_2o\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eA striking, deeply sentimental piece of European religious history perfect for collectors of Catholic art, sacred textiles, or French antiques. This beautiful antique 5.5\" x 3.75\" piece is in good condition, with charming, authentic age character. The fabric ground shows soft, even toning. The embroidery threads retain their rich coloration, and the central image remains crisp and highly detailed. The reverse side features an intact, original braided textile loop ready for hanging.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAuthentic French Heritage:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced in France; typical of the high-quality home and convent textile crafts of the French Belle Époque.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSigned Artist Piece:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the celebrated Eucharistic artwork of Étienne Azambre.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHandmade Artistry:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines precise antique printing technique with delicate hand embroidery and custom cord trimming.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eExcellent Display Potential:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for shadow-box framing, hanging on a gallery wall, or resting on an easel alongside antique missals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60344754274590,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-04-1019.21.56.jpg?v=1792190485","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/rel-2","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}