Object Description
A 19th century Victorian ecclesiastical style arched window attributed to Ward & Hughes, London. This English stained glass is of excellent artistry, each tiny detail hand painted with vibrant colours and character by its late 19th century artist.
The unusual arched top is complimented by the elaborate foliage and flowers around the perimeter.
A piece of art such as this only deserves to be pride of place in any period property looking to add further depth and history.
This stained glass panel is unsigned, but it was a part of a larger window that was signed ‘Ward & Hughes, London. 1890’.
Ward & Hughes, London
Ward & Hughes, based in Frith St, Soho, London, proved to be one of the most successful stained glass studios of its time, known for its distinctive style.
It was initially a partnership between Thomas Ward and James Henry Nixon. Henry Hughes joined the firm in 1850 and became a partner in 1857.
In the 1870s and 80s, windows of similar styles were signed as both ‘Ward & Hughes’ and ‘H. Hughes’. After Hughes’ death, Thomas Figgis Curtis took over the firm.
The windows were often still signed Ward & Hughes for a time, and then as T.F. Curtis, Ward & Hughes. The firm was more likely to sign its work than many contemporary firms, making its work easier to identify.
Additional information
The overall dimensions are the size of the glass, not including the frame.