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Item Description:
Up for sale/sale is a rare and highly collectible original antique architectural watercolor design rendering from the historic Quaker City Stained Glass Works of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900–1920s), this hand-painted studio concept draft illustrates three beautifully structured panels for a leaded stained glass window commission, showcasing an Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau aesthetic with a stylized botanical motif in the center panel.
The reverse side of the thick cream artist board features the highly desirable, original red proprietary studio ink stamp, adding immense historic value and ironclad provenance to the piece.
- Studio / Maker: Quaker City Stained Glass Works (Philadelphia, PA)
- Studio Catalog Number: Inscribed in red pencil as \"No. 1407\"
- Era: Early 20th Century (Circa 1900–1920s)
- Medium: Watercolor, Ink, and Pencil on Heavy Studio Card Stock / Artist Board
- Subject: Original Church/Residential Stained Glass Concept Sketch
- Dimensions: Board measures approximately 6\" wide (Please see images with ruler for full dimensions)
Reverse Stamp Text:
\"PLEASE RETURN THIS DESIGN TO QUAKER CITY STAINED GLASS WORKS, PHILA., PA. No Glass will be made for same.\"
Condition Report:
The painted rendering remains beautifully intact with rich, well-preserved pigment colors. The thick workshop artist board shows authentic signs of its age and studio utility, including light edge toning, faint historical foxing/spotting, and typical minor handling smudges on both sides. A fascinating, authentic piece of American craftsmanship history that is ready to be matted and framed. Please review all high-resolution photos of both the front artwork and stamped back for exact condition details.
