Vintage Sallman's Framed Head of Christ Lithograph. Measures 19" by 15". One small scrape on the picture, seen in photo. Very good condition. Wood frame is distressed and the backing needs replacement.
Own a piece of American religious history with this vintage framed lithograph of Warner Sallman's "Head of Christ". Originally painted in 1940 and mass-produced starting in 1941 by Kriebel & Bates, this specific image became a global icon, reproduced over 500 million times. It is famously characterized by Sallman’s "miraculous vision" of a "manly" yet gentle Christ, designed to serve as a personal, comforting presence in homes and churches.
Measuring 19" by 15", this large-scale lithograph preserves the "radiant, incandescent glow" achieved through the original six-color printing process. This piece is housed in its period-correct distressed wood frame, which adds to its character. While the picture itself is in very good condition, there is a small scrape on the image as shown in the photos, and the backing will require replacement for secure long-term display. It remains a powerful centerpiece for collectors of mid-century religious art or traditional Christian decor.
This item is vintage, over 80 years old. While it appears to be in very good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
