STAINED GLASS WINDOW DEPICTING THE NATIVITY.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/3/2016

This window, consisting of several smaller panels, displays the Nativity scene. Darker greens and blues were used in the stained glass to represent the night that Jesus was born. The Star of Bethlehem is visible with its shining rays to guide the Three Wise Men. These Wise Men are shown on left panel, dressed in richly colored shawls. On the right side of the window, the baby Jesus along with the Virgin Mary, Joseph and another figure all stand or kneel under the arch of the barn where Jesus was born. The panel under the Three Wise Men says “Presented By James Radford” and in the lowest right corner of this window is the name Alfred M. Bell. While the panel under the baby Jesus, says “In Memory Of Janett Radford. Overall, the largest panel in this set of windows is approximately 5' 10". These windows are very delicate. The lead lining is flaking off however, the glass itself appears to be in good condition. There are some areas where the glass is no longer present or where the lead lining does not completely attach to where it was originally placed on the glass. Scratches and abrasions are present. There are several places in the window with large cracks present in the glass. In this window there are places where the lead lining is completely absent from the edges of the glass. Some of the material used to attach these windows to the wall is still present.