What is Gothic Revival stained glass?

Gothic Revival stained glass originated during the mid-19th century in Britain and Europe as artists re-embraced medieval architectural traditions and glassmaking techniques. These pieces feature rich colours, figurative religious storytelling, and pointed lancet arch designs characteristic of high Victorian church architecture.

How were 19th-century stained glass panels constructed?

19th-century panels were assembled using pot-metal glass coloured throughout its matrix, joined together by H-shaped strips of lead known as cames. Detailed figures, faces, and drapery were painted onto the glass using vitreous glass paint before being fired in a kiln to fuse permanently.

How can you identify authentic antique ecclesiastical stained glass?

Authentic period glass exhibits subtle variations in thickness, hand-painted details with fine kiln-fired trace lines, silver stain highlights, and natural oxidisation or flexing on the lead cames. Modern reproductions typically lack painted vitreous shading and feature uniform, machine-made glass sheets.

How can stained glass panels be styled in modern interiors?

Antique stained glass panels can be suspended inside modern window frames using discreet brass chains to allow natural light to filter through the glass. Alternatively, panels can be mounted inside custom wooden lightboxes with backlighting to serve as architectural feature wall art.

How should antique leaded stained glass be cleaned and preserved?

Clean stained glass gently using distilled water and soft microfiber cloths, avoiding harsh chemicals, ammonia, or abrasive cleansers that can damage painted surfaces. Ensure the surrounding lead structure remains supported, as old lead cames can bend under heavy structural loads over time.

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Stunning Large-scale Mid 19th Century & Earlier Highly Decorative Stained Glass Triptych

Name: Stunning Large-scale Mid 19th Century & Earlier Highly Decorative Stained Glass Triptych
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1222478
Price: 8250 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A stunning large-scale highly decorative mid 19th century and earlier stained glass triptych.

This wonderful stained glass triptych consists of three separate sections that form the overall ‘stained glass window’, each window consisting of various fragments of coloured glass including some early pieces as well as mid 19th century stained and etched glass with lead work, with possible repairs made in the Victorian period.

Each stained glass window has been framed within a light box using led lights to enable the light to be reflected through the glass without the need of natural light – therefore giving a source of decorative light and a stunning appearance.

The top section, of arched form, consists of various pieces of coloured glass to form a superbly decorative window with a leaf and berry design border, all within a moulded wooden frame.

The middle section, of rectangular form, consists of various pieces of coloured glass depicting the Ascension of Jesus as He ascends to Heaven the Apostles watch him below with a leaf and berry design border, all within a moulded wooden frame.

The lower section, of square form, again consisting of various pieces of coloured glass creating a stunning quatrefoil design to the centre and other deigns depicting the words ‘HE WAS PARTED FROM THEM AND CARRIED UP INTO HEAVEN’ to the top with a leaf and berry design border, all within a moulded wooden frame.

The separate stained glass panels can be removed from the boxes if required and also the three separate light boxes could be hung separately if required.

This triptych is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home etc. – this would make a stunning statement to any wall space.

All three boxes are in working order but before use would need to be checked and fitted by a qualified electrician by the purchaser.

Sizes:

Overall size including frames and light boxes:

Height: 158.5'' / 402.5cm

Width: 37.5'' / 95cm

Depth: 5.25'' / 13.5cm

Top section:

Light box:

Height: 44’’ / 111.75cm

Width: 37.5’’ / 95cm

Depth: 5.25’’ / 13.5cm

Stained glass panel only:

Height: 33.5'' / 85cm

Width: 27.5'' / 70cm

Middle section:

Light box:

Height: 77’’ / 195.5cm

Width: 37.5’’ / 95cm

Depth: 5.25’’ / 13.5cm

Stained glass panel only:

Height: 67'' / 170cm

Width: 27.5'' / 70cm

Lower section:

Light box:

Height: 37.5’’ / 95cm

Width: 37.5’’ / 95cm

Depth: 5.25’’ / 13.5cm

Stained glass panel only:

Height: 27.5'' / 70cm

Width: 27.5'' / 70cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

402.5cm (158.46")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

13.5cm (5.31")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this Gothic Revival Stained Glass to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1222478

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1108

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Description

A stunning large-scale highly decorative mid 19th century and earlier stained glass triptych.

This wonderful stained glass triptych consists of three separate sections that form the overall ‘stained glass window’, each window consisting of various fragments of coloured glass including some early pieces as well as mid 19th century stained and etched glass with lead work, with possible repairs made in the Victorian period.

fig 1. A vertical three-part Victorian Gothic Revival stained glass panel depicting the Ascension of Christ with detailed painted leaded features. — fig 1. Stunning Large-scale Mid 19th Century & Earlier Highly Decorative Stained Glass Triptych

Each stained glass window has been framed within a light box using led lights to enable the light to be reflected through the glass without the need of natural light – therefore giving a source of decorative light and a stunning appearance.

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The top section, of arched form, consists of various pieces of coloured glass to form a superbly decorative window with a leaf and berry design border, all within a moulded wooden frame.

LVS Decorative Arts

fig 2. A vertical three-part Victorian Gothic Revival stained glass panel depicting the Ascension of Christ with detailed painted leaded features. — fig 2. Stunning Large-scale Mid 19th Century & Earlier Highly Decorative Stained Glass Triptych

The middle section, of rectangular form, consists of various pieces of coloured glass depicting the Ascension of Jesus as He ascends to Heaven the Apostles watch him below with a leaf and berry design border, all within a moulded wooden frame.

fig 3. A vertical three-part Victorian Gothic Revival stained glass panel depicting the Ascension of Christ with detailed painted leaded features. — fig 3. Stunning Large-scale Mid 19th Century & Earlier Highly Decorative Stained Glass Triptych

The lower section, of square form, again consisting of various pieces of coloured glass creating a stunning quatrefoil design to the centre and other deigns depicting the words ‘HE WAS PARTED FROM THEM AND CARRIED UP INTO HEAVEN’ to the top with a leaf and berry design border, all within a moulded wooden frame.

fig 4. A vertical three-part Victorian Gothic Revival stained glass panel depicting the Ascension of Christ with detailed painted leaded features. — fig 4. Stunning Large-scale Mid 19th Century & Earlier Highly Decorative Stained Glass Triptych

The separate stained glass panels can be removed from the boxes if required and also the three separate light boxes could be hung separately if required.

This triptych is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home etc. – this would make a stunning statement to any wall space.