June 8 & 9, 2021 Fine & Decorative Arts
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/9/2021
An absolutely gorgeous, and important stained glass window by Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961). Marion Mahony worked for 15 years in the Frank Lloyd Wright studio, during which time she designed this, along with many other Prairie style windows. Recent study into Mahony has now credited her as the illustrator and draftsperson for more than half of the famed, Wasmuth Portfolio by Frank Lloyd Wright.
This window was the focal point over the entrance of “The Church of All Souls” in Evanston, Illinois, built 1903. The window is clearly depicted in the book, “Marion Mahony Reconsidered” by David Vanten. In the book, the image of the window is credited to The Evanston Historical Society, picture #7517.
The window depicts a stylized yellow sun eclipsing a frosted white moon, with green and red chevrons on either side. It contains approximately 277 pieces of glass, with lead and zinc came. It is encased in its original 2” oak frame. The glass itself was executed by either The Linden Art Glass Co. or Orlando Giannini, both Chicago studios. The window is in very good condition, with approximately 11 cracked or broken pieces, and a slight bowing due to shrinkage of the frame (the bow resolves when released from frame). Some cracking/splintering to original frame. Dimensions: 70” across base, 56” from peak of arch to base.
CORRECTION: "Marion Mahony Reconsidered" by David Van Zanten.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Condition: (Very Good).
Item Dimensions: 70" x 52".