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Material: Glass
Pair 19th Century Antique Victorian Plaques
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair 19th Century Antique Victorian Plaques
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19th Century English Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Glass

Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 120', AURUM Collection, Classic Gold, by Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Collection: ARUM (2021) Material: Polished stainless steel Finish: Lacquer - Classic gold Si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Glass Decorative Art

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Stainless Steel

Stylish Artistic Mosaic Handmade Dimension Customizable
Located in London, GB
Making Artistic Mosaic, design of unparalleled beauty, inventing ' tromp l'oeil' thanks to the endless colors of the glass mosaic collections, all this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Aluminum

Mirror 'Tafla O5' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
"Tafla O5" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Polished stainless steel Measures: 60 x 40 x 6 cm. More shapes and sizes are available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Glass Decorative Art

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Stainless Steel

Mirror Tafla O6 in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
"Tafla O6" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Polished stainless steel Measures: 55 x 50 x 6 cm Zieta is best known for his collectio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Glass Decorative Art

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Stainless Steel

Modern Ignis Wall Sculpture Piece, Patagonia Stone, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ignis Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ignis modern wall decor is inspired by the inner fire that fuels love and passion,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Onyx, Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf

Modern Unity Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unity wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Unity wall piece represents the strength that rises when the whole stands together thr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Modern Treason Wall Art Sculpture Piece Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Treason wall art piece, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Like a crumpled up piece of paper, Treason embodies ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Art Glass, Fiberglass, Paint

Modern Ignis Wall Sculpture Piece, Patagonia Stone, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ignis Wall Art Piece, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Ignis modern wall decor is inspired by the inner fire that fuels love and passion, with an organic design that personifies the glowing and burning flame within this emotion. Crafted in Patagonia granite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Gold Leaf, Stainless Steel, Brass

Large Alarm Clock Shaped Wall Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual and whimsical wall mirror in the shape of an alarm clock red lacquered metal. Made in Italy, marked Pilm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Metal

Glass and Stone Mosaic Abstract Wall Art Sculpture, by Han van Hattem 1964
Located in Den Haag, NL
Glass and Stone Mosaic abstract wall art sculpture, The Netherlands 1964, The Hague, By Han van Hattem Dated and Signed 1964.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Stone

Pair of Framed Antique Intaglios
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Antique intaglios newly framed on camouflage burlap.
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19th Century Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Burlap, Glass, Plaster, Wood

19th C., Vanity Fair Framed Chromolithographs of Gentlemen Ex. Christie's, 12
Located in Morristown, NJ
[English Gentlemen], from Vanity Fair twelve chromolithographs, on wove papers. Printed by Vincent Brooks Day & Son., with various dates from 1875 to 1897. Eight are by Spy, two are by Ape, one by "T" and one by Lib. Professionally framed with black and gilt frames and beige silk mats, with margins, apparently in excellent condition, not examined out of the frames. Titles comprise: "Accrington", June 11, 1892, "Newcastle Upon Tyne" July 18, 1893, "A New Peer", October 5, 1878, "South Bucks", June 4, 1896, "South Kensington", September 2, 1897, "Lord Salisbury's Manners", July 13, 1893, "The Blister", August 4, 1888, "A Postmaster General", April 30, 1892, "Sir James Miller", September 6, 1890, "Sol", October 28, 1897, "A Young Man" September 11, 1875, and "A Naturalist", September 9, 1882. Vanity Fair was a weekly magazine published in London, founded & edited by Thomas Gibson Bowles. His aim was to expose to contemporary vanities of Victorian society. From 1868 to 1914, full page colour lithographs appeared in most weekly issues, frequently lampooning or lauding their subjects which included artists, athletes, royalty, politicians, scientists, authors, actors, sportsmen, lawyers, diplomats, soldiers, clergy, scholars and other celebrities of the day - mostly British, but also many other internationally significant personalities. Over 2,300 of these colour cartoons were printed, and they are considered the chief cultural legacy of the magazine, forming a pictorial record of many of the most significant public figures of the period. They are renowned throughout the world and highly collectible and recognisable. Famous artists contributed to Vanity Fair, typically under pen names. The best remembered today is Leslie Ward (1851-1922), who signed his works as "Spy", and whose caricatures account for well over half of those featured in Vanity Fair. So famous have these fabulous prints become, Vanity Fair caricatures today often are referred to simply as "Spy Cartoons...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Contemporary Round Mirror 'Orizon Midnight Blue' by Ocrùm 'Ceramic'
Located in Paris, FR
Orizon midnight blue Round mirror signed by Ocrùm Dimensions: 21.75 x 1.75 in Materials: Hand decorated glazed ceramic and glass mirror Colors: Vivid blue with light blue mirror Customization: Glass tint, frame finish and size are customizable at an additional cost Part wall art, part functional decoration, the Orizon mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Marble

Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 120' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta, In Stock
Located in Paris, FR
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Stainless steel 120 cm diameter, 6 cm depth Zieta is best known for his collection of stoo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Minimalist Glass Decorative Art

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Stainless Steel

Contemporary Mirror 'Rondo 120' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta (in stock)
Located in Paris, FR
"Rondo" contemporary mirror by Zieta Original Zieta mirror, delivered with certificate. Stainless steel 120 cm diameter, 6 cm depth Zieta is best kno...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Stainless Steel

"Green Tree" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Marble

"Diary (2303)" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Marble

"Diary (2301)" Mosaic by Toyoharu Kii, 2023
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. Clas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Marble

English Nautical Silhouettes on Glass of Named royal Navy Ships
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Framed Nautical Silhouettes on Glass, HMS Victory and The Hogue and HMS Royal Albert, A Pair, Early Victorian. The large and attractive nautical reverse paintings on glass a...
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Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Glass

Framed Beautiful Butterfly Wings Composition, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Framed Beautiful Butterfly Wings Composition, circa 1930 Manufactured in France. Materials: Wood, glass Dimensions: D 1,5 cm x W 42,2 cm x H 42,3 cm The artwork is in its origin...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Antique 19th Century Framed German Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Gypsey
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Frame Dimensions: Height: 10 1/2 in Width: 8 1/2 in Depth: 1 1/2 in Plaque Dimensions: Height: 2 3/4 in Width: 2 1/4 in This framed antique 19th century porcelain plaque of a gyps...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Porcelain, Glass, Wood

Framed Antique Tibetan Textile
Located in London, GB
A Tibetan, traditional hand-woven textile in silks. Framed behind glass, against a raw linen background.
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Early 1900s Tibetan Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Silk, Cut Glass, Beech

Dantoft Black Metal Art Glass Wall Decor Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage art glass and metal wall decoration from Dantoft. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Denmark Period: 1960s Dimensions: Diameter: 38 cm, Depth: 4 cm Condition: G...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Metal

Glass Artist's work "Barabas" Signed S.Bonnamour"
Located in Brussels , BE
Mondrian color inspiration.
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20th Century Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Erik Höglund Glass Relief Plaque for Kosta Boda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative smoked glass plaque with embossed, medieval motif, of three knights on a horse. The plaque measures 10.25 inches wide by 11 inches tall and hangs from a black chain link m...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Smoked Glass

A Great Collection of Custom Framed 1920's Swimwear
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three framed bathing suits from the 1920's. This collection of antique swimwear is comprised of two female swimsuits and a male suit which ar...
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Early 20th Century Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Stained Glass Wall Art of Scenic Desert Landscape.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage stained glass piece has vibrant coloring and a retro feel. The orange sky and sand have a marbled effect to it. Silver Toned metal detailing and framing. Vintage Conditi...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Art Glass

Man on the Moon by Andy Warhol, Limited Edition
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Andy Warhol Original- Framed Limited Edition Print
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Mid-20th Century Glass Decorative Art

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Art Glass

Masterly Carved Black Forest Wall Barometer with Fern Plants and Eagle Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Hand carved, solid walnut antique barometer with maker's mark. This rare Black Forest barometer depicting an incredibly detailed and finest quality also has the most beautiful patin...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Glass Decorative Art

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Brass, Zinc

Pair of watercolor and gold leaf prints, nature, 1970-1980
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of watercolor and gold leaf prints, nature, 1970-1980 COLOR Orange, brown, black, yellow, gold MATERIALS Glass,...
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1970s Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Gold Leaf

Quadro litografia "ILE DE LA CITE', 1970-1980
Located in Manzano, IT
Quadro litografiaILE DE LA CITE', 1970-1980 COLORE Bianco, marrone, grigio, arancio MATERIALI Vetro, legno CONDIZIONI MISURE H35 x L40.5 x P2 - gr10 LA SPEDIZIONE NON E' GRATUITA,...
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1970s Italian Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Pair of antique Venice silkscreens with gilt frame, Rio del Lovo, signed D
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of antique Venice silkscreens with gilt frame, Rio del Lovo, signed D'Amico, 1970-1980 COLOR White, black MATERIALS ...
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1970s Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

20th Century Dino Gavina Mirrored Panel mod. Baltimora
Located in Turin, Turin
Dino Gavina was an Italian designer, entrepreneur, and publisher. He began his career in the 1940s working on stage sets. Visual arts were a great passion for Gavina. In 1960, Dino G...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Steel

Pair of paintings in original ink, signed, 1970-1980
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of paintings in original ink, signed, 1970-1980 COLOR Black, beige, gold MATERIALS Wood, glass CONDITIONS ...
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1970s Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Abstract French Mid-Century Cubistic Collage by Ida Colucci, Signed by Hand
By Ida Colucci
Located in Salzburg, AT
IDA COLUCCI (1894-1982) Abstract, cubist collage by Ida Colucci, signed by hand Freestanding on black cardboard, handmade frame with white gold overlay, anti-reflective glass. Ida...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams!” (« La couleur ! Quelle langue profonde et mystérieuse, le langage des rêves », Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1848-Fatu-Hiva, 1903) ‘Color and feeling’, ‘color and meaning’, these are concepts that have gone together since time immemorial. Artists and craftsmen have a special bond with color. After all, it is a means of expression that can have a real reinforcing effect. Especially linking color with light offers unlimited possibilities. Glaziers and glass painters have tried to master both these ‘instruments’ for centuries. The set of beautifully restored neo-Gothic windows in our collection are enough reason for us to let these works of art figure in a broader story. As a bonus, we would like to introduce you to the contemporary stained-glass artist and stained-glass restorer, Daniël Theys. whose workshop is in Sint-Pieters-Rode (Belgium). He talked to us about the materials and techniques he used for the restoration of our set of neo-Gothic stained-glass windows. A fascinating look at the tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass window. Although the Romans already used translucent glass plates to cover wall openings, the stained-glass window reached its peak in Europe between 1150 and 1500. A period also known as the era of the cathedrals. At that time, stained-glass windows became more than just a way to let in the light, and to keep the space closed off. From now on, their functionality was also found in their didactic value. The biblical and saints’ stories that adorned the stained-glass windows became a kind of poor man’s bible. They brought, as it were, the knowledge of the holy scriptures in an understandable, pictorial way. At the same time, the colored light provided additional symbolism. The invading light was interpreted as a manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where the most important sacrament was celebrated, that of the Eucharist. How were these magical colors obtained? Well, during the 12th and 13th centuries, metal oxides gave color to the glass. Copper, for example, produced different colors in the various stages of oxidation. The metal could color the glass light blue, green and even red. It should be noted that from the 13th century onwards, clear glass, which was cheaper and at the same time allowed more light into the buildings, was used more often. A century later, in the years 1400 to 1500, glass painters frequently painted onto the glass with a ‘stain’ of silver chloride or sulfide. The painted piece of glass was heat-treated in a furnace. The heating process ensured that the silver ions migrated into the glass and became suspended within the glass network. The stain gave colors ranging from a pale yellow to a rather deep red. This new technique allowed glaziers to get more than one color on a single glass fragment. The shades produced by painting in silver chloride were well suited for depicting golden crowns, scepters and other gilded objects and ornaments. But the most important advantage of the technique was the fact that the glass painter could now make transitions from yellow tones to white without having to apply separations with lead strips! This also improved the legibility of the pictured scene. You can imagine that the labor-intensive process of the production of stained-glass windows was a very costly affair and therefore it was often patrons who donated them to a church or a chapel. The benefactors were usually eager to propagate their social status and were moved by concern for their salvation. In the 16th century, stained-glass windows also began to appear in secular buildings such as town halls, the homes of the wealthy and commercial premises such as inns. It is striking that during this period the use of lead strips that border many parts of the image was further reduced in favor of real painting on stained glass. This was due to an increasing love of detail. For example, one wanted realistically painted portrait heads. Working with enamel paints was cumbersome. Each newly applied color had to be burned into the glass before another color or overpainting could be applied. It was not only the coloring of the glass that was complicated, the process of obtaining flat glass plates required many steps as well. The glazier blew a glass bulb with a blowpipe and then cut it open. Finally, each half of the sphere was turned around so fast that it became a disc. In later periods, the glazier blew out his glass bulb into a cylinder. Once the cylinder had cooled, its closed ends were removed, and the long sides were cut open. The pieces of glass obtained were then heated and flattened. During the 16th century, there was a division of labor between the stained-glass designer, the glazier, and the glass painter. It happened as well that the stained-glass artist used prints as models for his stained-glass windows. Whoever drew the design, the glazier always needed a model on the right scale, the so-called cartoon. On the cartoon, the lead strips were clearly marked, and the use of colors was indicated. Contracts at the time show that the price of stained-glass windows was calculated per square foot. The price per square foot included the labor and material costs. The price of the cartoon was not included. In the 17th century, the work of glass painters remained important. At the same time, there was a growing popularity of stained-glass windows with heraldic themes. In the Low Countries there were several high-quality glass painters active. During the 18th century, glass painting went downhill in our regions. The French occupation of the Southern Netherlands resulted in the destruction and sale of religious stained-glass windows. It was only around the middle of the 19th century that the young Belgian state experienced a revival of stained glass. The renewed interest in the Middle Ages, the so-called ‘gothic revival’, caused a wave of restoration of old stained-glass windows of churches and orders for neo-gothic stained-glass windows. The Sint-Lucas art schools in Belgium played an important role in this. Industrial developments in the glass and steel industries naturally had an important hand in the popularity of stained-glass windows. Stained-glass had a wide range of uses; think of stained glasses in winter gardens, domes, windows, and doors of large mansions. Significant glazier’ studios arose in several larger Belgian cities. In Brussels, for example, you had the workshops of Capronnier and Colpaert, in Bruges the studios of Coucke and Dobbelaere, in Ghent the companies of Ganton-Defoin or Ladon. During the 19th century, glaziers followed the style developments in the visual arts. For example, the number of windows in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style is large. The restored stained-glass windows with male and female saints that we offer for sale, come from a building in Laeken, near Brussels. They probably decorated the space of a church, chapel, convent, or Catholic school. In the results of the interview with glass restorer Daniël Theys, you will learn more about the particularities of these splendid windows. Chatting and browsing in the workshop of Daniël Theys The Belgian Glass restorer and glass blower, Daniël Theys (), made a career switch at a later age and has been active in the profession since 1987. He is an important player in the field of stained-glass window art in Belgium. Moreover, he is the only one in the country who still masters the technique of glass etching. Daniël Theys receives many commissions from small parish churches to restore old stained-glass windows to their former glory. He made a name for himself in that niche and that is how Spectandum brought the set of 19th century stained glass windows to his workshop for reconstruction. They were delivered in old numbered wooden crates and Daniel had to start puzzling. Numbered wooden crates with sections of the stained-glass windows Normally a glazier starts working from a drawing with a scale of 1:1 (full size drawing), but in this case each piece had to be cataloged and photographed. The smaller pieces were grouped on the light box and photographed in their entirety. Then Daniël made a drawing of the remaining pieces that he had puzzled together with great care. Smaller pieces identified and grouped on the light box The restauration guidelines of the Agency for Monuments and Landscapes are not always the same as those of a restorer. For this reconstruction, Daniël primarily considered the purpose of the stained-glass windows. It had to be an aesthetic and salable set of stained-glass windows, so the choice of filling the gaps with neutral glass or epoxy was not really an option. Theys left well-executed previous restorations untouched. The windows may have been repaired three or four times in the past. Piece of a cloak with glass shards from different periods (restorations) Another problem Daniel faced during the restoration was the fact that some small parts of the old grisaille had been eaten away by microorganisms. The defect – caused by moisture – can be seen from the discoloration of the grisaille. The black-brown color is turned red. This fragment shows well how the brown grisaille has turned red due to the attack of micro-organisms The stained-glass windows of the 19th century are made of ‘in the mass-colored’ glass. This means that the colors were added to the liquid glass during its production process. This type of glass differs from glass colored with enamel paint, which became popular from the interwar period. The latter process involves applying enamel paint (this is a glass powder with a metal oxide to which a medium has been added) to the colorless glass. When firing the glass with the enamel paint, the powder fuses with the glass. The colors of email painted glass are less intense and less brilliant than those of ‘in the mass-colored glass’. Jars with colored powder for the enamel paints For the restoration Daniël only worked with mouth-blown glass, both with ‘in the mass-colored glass’ and with ‘verre plaqué’. This is blown glass composed of several layers of different shades. Over the years, Theys built up a large stock of old blown glass. Colored blown glass always has sliding shades. For example, a red piece of glass can have a color transition from bright red to light orange. These differences in shades are the result of the different thicknesses of the piece of glass. It allows the glazier to use a wide variety of shades. The purple-red foliage with light blue accents was obtained by etching away parts of a piece ‘verre plaqué’. A small part of the lower glass layer is exposed. The windows were completely re-leaded by the restorer because there was virtually no ‘lead net’ preserved. In general, lead strips only have a limited lifespan because of oxidation processes. Daniël removed the old lead remnants and placed new lead profiles. Then he applied putty between the glass fragments and the lead strips to seal the lead. A window must be made watertight. The current condition of the windows is excellent. Decorative glass part with original lead remnants New lead strip The set of stained-glass windows we present today, originally consisted of windows of 5 to 6 m high. After all, they originally adorned a neo-gothic church. Since the original dimensions are not suitable for private buildings, it was decided to only restore the figurative representation. The original spire of one of the windows Thanks to a suspension eye, the window can be hung. There is also the possibility to place the window in an upright position. Thanks to the craftsmanship of the Theys-Studio, we can once again enjoy the brilliance of color! Looking for the missing link The set of 19th-century stained-glass windows came into the possession of Spectandum without a clear provenance. The renowned Leuven antiques dealer, Cornelius Engelen, recalls that the windows came from a church in Laeken. There is no solid starting point for a search for the provenance. Based on the style of the stained-glass windows – most probably the late 19th century -, their religious iconography, and their original shape (pointed arch windows) and dimensions (5 to 6 cm high), we can assume that they were once displayed in a (neo-)gothic cult building. On the one hand, the stained-glass windows may have been removed after storm damage or other calamities, on the other they may have been taken away during a renovation or a demolition of a church. The Church of Our Lady in Laeken is the most famous church building in that municipality that could qualify. In the early 1920s, the central windows of the transept were badly damaged by a hurricane. Today, glass fragments of these windows (dating from 1893-1894) with the names of the sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be interesting to find out if our set of eight saints once were part of the transept of Our Lady in Laeken. Research in the records of the church administrators could provide clarification. Knowing that most neo-gothic stained-glass windows from the Church of Our Lady come from the Jules Dobbelaere’s glass studio in Bruges, it is useful to consult that company’s archive as well. It is kept in the KADOC (Documentation and research center for religion, culture and; in Leuven. Of course, the sizes and shape of the stone window openings of the transept can also provide an indication. If we stylistically compare the grisailles of the set of stained-glass windows with the work of Jules Dobbelaere, we do see some relationship. Especially with a stained-glass window in the chapel of Our Lady of the Saint Anthony Church in Aalst. Another line of research that we could follow, is that of the iconography of the series. One of the saints depicted is Saint Roch. There once was a Saint-Roch church in Laeken with 19th-century stained-glass windows from the Brussels studio of Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. The company archive of the glaziers François and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier is owned by the Flemish government and can be consulted in the above-mentioned KADOC. We already searched the sales catalog of 1892, in which Capronnier’s drawings and cartoons are described one by one. The saints that are represented in our set of windows, does not correspond with the names of the saints mentioned for the church of St. Roch in Laeken. Building on this argument, it can be concluded that the eight saints were not destined for this house of worship. In the absence of lavishly illustrated monographs on the various glazier-companies in Belgium, the execution of a comparative study of the stained-glass windows is time-consuming and complex. Although a limited number of old photos of stained-glass windows can still be found in the database ‘Balat’ of the KIK-IRPA (), this remains far too limited to get a good picture of the output of the various companies. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Martin, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Most people know Saint Martin (Szombathely, ca. 316 – Candes, 397) as the Roman Tribune who cut his cloak in two with his sword and gave one half to a beggar. The artist of the stained-glass window has opted for a different, less common iconographic representation here. Saint Martin is presented as a bishop with a miter and staff. According to a legend, Martin was lured to the city of Tours with a trick to consecrate him as a bishop. He refused the ecclesiastical office and hid in a barn with some geese. The birds betrayed him with their twittering. In the end Martin received his episcopal consecration. The goose at the feet of the saint clearly refers to this event. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Angela, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Angela de Merici was an Italian woman who taught young women religion, health care, and household skills. She founded the monastic community of the Ursulines. They played an important social role as founders of schools and orphanages. Saint Angela died in Brescia in 1540. It should therefore come as no surprise that the saint on the stained-glass-window is depicted with a girl by her side. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Charles Borromeo, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Charles Borromeo (Milan, 1538-1584) grew up in a noble family. He was already made Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan at the age of 24. With his writings he contributed to the implementation of the Church reforms determined at the Council of Trent. Among other things, he released a new catechism. With his book on the design of church buildings, “Instructiones Fabriacae et Supellectilis Ecclesiasticae”, he left a mark on Baroque church construction. At the outbreak of the plague in his diocese in 1576, he devoted himself to the care of those affected. Hence, people sometimes pray to him when they have been hit by a serious illness. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Roch, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Saint Roch (Montpellier, 1295? /1350? -1327? /1380?) was born with a port-wine stain in the shape of a cross on his left hip. It was interpreted as a sign from God. After the dead of his parents, he gave his money to the poor and went on to live the life of pilgrim. He cared for plague sufferers and healed some of them by making a sign of the cross. He is especially invoked as protector against the plague. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Bernard of Clairvaux (Fontaines, 1090-Clairvaux, 1153) decided to become a monk at the age of 21. In 1112 he entered in the monastery of Cîtaux. He was soon commissioned by the abbot to find a new monastery in Clairvaux. Because of his intellectual capacities and eloquence, he was consulted by various ecclesiastical and secular leaders. He ensured the expansion of the Cistercian order throughout Europe. As a Doctor of the Church, he wrote many tracts and sermons and established a new rule for the Templars. Above all, he was concerned with the discipline of the clergy. Therefore, he wrote a spiritual manual for the priests and bishops. Saint Bernard can be seen as a true mystic. He envisioned the union of the human soul with God as the most important goal in life. 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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Glass, Mirror, Wood

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Located in Parma, IT
Large KOP Mira Lanza advertising painting painted on glass from the 1960s. The painting was hand-back-painted on glass, Kop Mira Lanza advertising depicting l'Olandesina. Original al...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Glass

Vintage Dried Pressure Flower Decorative Wall Hanging Within Glass Frame.
Located in Seattle, WA
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Metal

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Located in Labrit, Landes
Midcentury glass box frame with butterflies, French, circa 1950. Good vintage condition Shipping: 4/22 / 52 cm 1.4 kg.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Shell" Black Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured shell printed on aged paper and accompanied by a beautiful frame made of black mirrors and silver-painted wood. This botanical style print is available in...
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Mirror, Wood, Paper

Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Shell" Black Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass Decorative Art

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Mirror, Wood, Paper

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern American wall mirror, composed of polished circular metal coins. Designed by Curtis Jere in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, cir...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass Decorative Art

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Metal

Pair Antique 19th Century Framed Stained Glass Panels Depicting Crusaders.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique 19th Century Framed and Back-Lit Stained Glass Panels Depicting Crusaders. Vivid Colors of Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and Violet
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19th Century Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Stained Glass

Pair Of Framed Persian Textiles
Located in London, GB
A pair of Persian, traditional hand-woven textiles. Framed behind glass, against a raw linen background.
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Cotton, Linen, Silk, Cut Glass, Beech

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Located in Austin, TX
Rope barometer in a flower shape Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Metal

Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Shell n.4" Black Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured shell made by engraving on silver leaf, printed on aged paper and accompanied by a beautiful frame made of black mirrors and silver-painted wood. This bot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass Decorative Art

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Mirror, Wood, Paper

Italian Contemporary Botanical Black Print "Shell n.3" Black Mirror Wood Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant hand-watercoloured shell made by engraving on silver leaf, printed on aged paper and accompanied by a beautiful frame made of black mirrors and silver-painted wood. This bot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Glass Decorative Art

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Mirror, Wood, Paper

Beautiful Pair of Antique Leaded Glass Windows Wall Decor
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of antique leaded windows, newly framed to create one of a kind architectural wall art. Found in Maine.
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1920s American Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Distressed Mirrored Concave Wall Sconces
Located in Kennett Square, PA
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Mid-20th Century Glass Decorative Art

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Mirror

Mid-Late 19th Century Hand-Colored Wood Pigeon Lithograph
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 19th century hand-colored lithograph of the Wood Pigeon. It is from the Rev. F.O. Morris' "History of British Birds" published by Groombridge and Sons in London Sight: 7.5" ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Glass, Wood, Parchment Paper

Nicolas Platon Argyriades, "Offering", Enamelled Glass Artwork, Art Deco 1920
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and extremely rare signed and inscribed enamelled glass plate artwork by Nicolas Platon Argyriades (1888-1968). Representation of a woman in nude carrying a bowl of offerin...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Enamel

Marble & Molten Glass Mosaic Panel, Maximilien Herzele, France 1956
By Maximilien Herzele
Located in St Ouen, FR
Large mosaic in matte marble and molten glass on cement with its original steel frame. Signed "MH" Maximilien Herzele (1913-1969) is a French Mosaicist. Graduated from the Nationa...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Marble

Natural history lithograph, 4 tropical fish - Plate 32 - P. Oudart & C. Motte
By Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, Charles Etienne Pierre Motte
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Naturaly history lithograph, 4 tropical fish - Plate 32 - P. Oudart & C. Motte. In style of Maria Sibylla Merian This is a hand-colored lithograph depicting "Four Tropical Fish" on ...
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1780s French Other Antique Glass Decorative Art

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Metal

Monumental Vintage Modernist Artist Made Stained Glass Hanging Panel
Located in El Cajon, CA
The visual impact of this piece is a bit difficult to put Into words! It looks like a piece that would be original to a sprawling redwood organic. modernist handcrafted home in Big S...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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Art Glass

Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave 1920s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Nouveau Framed Jacquard Weave, European, 1920s. Beautiful delicate jacquard weave in a distinct art nouveau style, professionally framed. Great floral shapes and a very nice art...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Glass Decorative Art

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Fabric, Glass

Constantin Kermes Signed Mid Century Woodblock Print of a Girl
Located in Redding, CT
Constantin Kermes (American-Pennsylvania, b. 1923) Signed Mid Century Woodblock Print of a Girl. Signed and dated lower right. Kermes is an indus...
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1960s Vintage Glass Decorative Art

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