
Gothic Arched Judaica Stained Glass Window
This is a significant architectural stained glass window, likely salvaged from a synagogue, featuring a pointed Gothic arch silhouette. The piece is constructed with lead cames and a diverse palette of textured glass, including slag, ripple, and hammered styles. Central to the composition is a prominent golden crown (Keter), a symbolic representation of the Sovereignty of God, accented with turquoise blue cabochon ‘jewels.’ Below the crown is a Star of David (Magen David) framed within a circular medallion against a sky-blue backdrop. The design also incorporates clusters of deep purple grapes and lush green leaves, referencing the abundance of the Land of Israel. The glass used shows a high level of craftsmanship, particularly in the hand-painted details on the crown and the play of light through the varied textures. The window is housed in its original, heavily weathered white-painted wooden frame, which shows significant chipping and loss of paint. There are visible cracks in several glass segments, notably in the blue-grey background pieces near the top left and right edges. There is also evident oxidation on the lead cames and some bowing in the structural lead lines, suggesting an early 20th-century origin, approximately 1900-1930. No clear maker's mark is visible in the provided image.
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Estimated Value
$4,500 - $6,500
Basic Information
Category
Antique Architectural Salvage / Judaica Art
Appraised On
March 14, 2026
Estimated Value
$4,500 - $6,500
Item Description
This is a significant architectural stained glass window, likely salvaged from a synagogue, featuring a pointed Gothic arch silhouette. The piece is constructed with lead cames and a diverse palette of textured glass, including slag, ripple, and hammered styles. Central to the composition is a prominent golden crown (Keter), a symbolic representation of the Sovereignty of God, accented with turquoise blue cabochon ‘jewels.’ Below the crown is a Star of David (Magen David) framed within a circular medallion against a sky-blue backdrop. The design also incorporates clusters of deep purple grapes and lush green leaves, referencing the abundance of the Land of Israel. The glass used shows a high level of craftsmanship, particularly in the hand-painted details on the crown and the play of light through the varied textures. The window is housed in its original, heavily weathered white-painted wooden frame, which shows significant chipping and loss of paint. There are visible cracks in several glass segments, notably in the blue-grey background pieces near the top left and right edges. There is also evident oxidation on the lead cames and some bowing in the structural lead lines, suggesting an early 20th-century origin, approximately 1900-1930. No clear maker's mark is visible in the provided image.
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