FRENCH, 15TH CENTURY AND LATERSTAINED GLASS WITH THE ARMS OF THE PLANTAGENET FAMILY |

stained and leaded glass Together with another stained glass fragment with armorials, French, 15th century and later

Cyril Humphris, London
Christopher Gibbs collection, Manor House, Clifton Hampden, Oxford
His sale Christie's London, 26 September 2000, Lot 148

- The stained glass with the arms of the Plantagenet family: Most of the red glass elements have been replaced. There are a few air bubbles visible throughout the surface, consistent with the material. The lead framing appears to have been reconsolidated in several places. The incolor glass border is a later addition. - The stained glass with armorials: There appears to be a few replacements on the glass elements. There are a few air bubbles visible throughout the surface, consistent with the material. The lead framing appears to have been reconsolidated in several places. The incolor glass border is a later addition.
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