Tiffany Window Restoration 2018
A TIFFANY STAINED AND LEADED GLASS
WINDOW
Circa 1890
The arched rectangular panel depicting three classical
columns in a foliate landscape surmounted by a radiant
crown within a lattice of gothic tracery, including
jeweled and rippled elements
102” x 57”
Note:
The window was originally commissioned for The
New Reformed Church of Greenville, Jersey City, NJ
in 1890.
Condition:
Excellent, recently fully restored to museum standards,
scattered minor repaired cracks in glass.
The restoration process at Baltic Art Studio involves several meticulous steps:
Assessment: Evaluating the condition of the stained glass to determine the extent of damage and the appropriate restoration approach.
Documentation: Photographing and tracing the existing design to ensure accurate replication during restoration.
Disassembly: Carefully removing the stained glass from its setting and disassembling it to address individual components.
Cleaning: Gently cleaning each piece to remove dirt, grime, and old lead came, preserving the original glass.
Repair and Replacement: Fixing cracked or broken pieces and sourcing matching glass for replacements when necessary.
Releading: Assembling the glass pieces with new lead came, ensuring structural integrity and alignment with the original design.
Soldering and Cementing: Soldering joints and applying cement to secure the glass and weatherproof the window.
Reinstallation: Installing the restored stained glass back into its original frame or setting.
Baltic Art Studio’s artisans have extensive experience restoring masterpieces by renowned artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany, John LaFarge, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Their expertise ensures that each restoration project maintains the historical and artistic integrity of the original work.
Tiffany stained glass windows are renowned for their opalescent and multi-layered glass, as well as intricate designs and painterly effects. Restoring these masterpieces requires exceptional attention to detail and respect for Louis Comfort Tiffany’s innovative techniques to ensure the restored window retains its artistic integrity and historical significance.
