1920s Art Deco Fire-painted Stained Glass Artwork - in excellent condition In a softly lit gallery space, suspended like a jewel between past and present, this handcrafted stained-glass panel immediately commands attention. The vivid palette, layered relief textures, and strong geometric Art Deco composition transform any interior wall into a stage for light, colour, and shadow. This panel originates from the peak period of Art Deco design, a movement that flourished across Europe in the 1920s and 1930s. Art Deco embraced modernity, symmetry, and stylised natural motifs—often executed in luxury materials and artisanal techniques. Belgium and the Netherlands were particularly influential regions for stained-glass craft in this era, where glass painters applied fire-painting (brandschildering) to fuse pigments permanently into the surface, creating luminous, enduring artworks. The design here combines flowing acanthus-style leaves, a central stylised medallion motif, and subtle dotted enamelled detailing—signature elements seen in ecclesiastical and decorative architectural glass of the 1920s–30s. The interplay of bright emerald greens, warm amber and gold tones, deep ruby reds, and twilight blues demonstrates both artistic mastery and the era’s fascination with dynamic, theatrical colour contrasts. This is a rare and authentic high-end quality decorative stained-glass relief panel—handmade, fire-painted, and professionally lead-set. The hardwood frame complements the composition with bourgeois architectural elegance, while the hanging chains allow immediate installation. Details Period: approx. 1920–1930 Origin: Western European private collection Technique: fire-painted stained glass Materials: coloured handmade stained glass, lead cames, solid hardwood frame, metal hanging chains Condition: excellent vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or structural damage. Handmade glass contains original bubbles and tiny surface irregularities consistent with artisanal production and age Mounting: supplied with suspension chains, ready to hang immediately Dimensions & weight approx. 60 x 50 x 2 cm (h x w x d) including frame Weight: approx. 4.1 kg The hardwood frame shows a warm aged patina, enhancing the visual depth and heritage appeal The fire-painting technique ensures permanent colour bonding, not cold-painted or surface-coated Glass relief sections produce dynamic texture under raking light Original air bubbles and minor glass irregularities confirm handmade production, not modern industrial float glass A unique example of early-20th-century European glass painting and lead-craft from the Art Deco era, a period when decorative architectural glass was conceived as both functional window art and interior mood design. Perfect for collectors of decorative arts, ecclesiastical glass, architectural salvage, and period interior design