Fire-Painted Stained Glass Panel Figurative Scene – 1920s – 40 × 22.5 cm In excellent condition – No reserve. An evocative and finely executed 1920s stained-glass panel, made using the traditional fire-painted technique. The panel depicts an intimate figurative scene of two figures in close interaction, characterised by expressive outlines, subtle facial modelling, and carefully shaded garments. The softly swirling green background glass adds movement and depth, framing the figures in a calm yet dynamic setting. When daylight passes through the glass, the panel produces a beautiful, changing light effect: the fired enamels and textured glass surfaces create warmth, depth, and a painterly glow that shifts throughout the day. This interaction with light is precisely what makes early 20th-century stained glass so compelling as both art and interior object. The fire-painting (grisaille and coloured enamels fired permanently into the glass) reflects a revival of medieval techniques that was particularly popular in the 1920s, when artists combined historic craftsmanship with more expressive, narrative compositions suitable for domestic interiors. Object details Technique: Hand-cut glass, lead cames, fire-painted (kiln-fired enamels) Decoration: Figurative scene with two figures Period: 1920s Origin: France Material: Coloured glass, lead Dimensions: 40 × 22.5 cm (h × w) Condition: Excellent condition; no cracks, paint layers very well preserved Mounting: Original-style metal hanging chain, ready to display Historical & decorative context During the 1920s, stained glass was increasingly produced for private homes and studios rather than exclusively for churches. Panels like this bridged traditional craftsmanship and modern interior design, serving as intimate light artworks that brought colour, narrative, and atmosphere into everyday living spaces. Ideal for placement in front of a window, in a door panel, or mounted as a wall object with backlighting. A strong and authentic collector’s piece from the interwar period. Professionally packed and shipped with full protection.