The four evangelists are commonly depicted by symbolic animals in stained glass windows. Here are beautifully painted representations of St. John (eagle), St. Luke (bull), St. Mark (lion), and St. Matthew (angel) for windows that Bovard Studio restored for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Earleville, Maryland.
Piecing Together History
A panel in progress and another in the completion phases for St. James Lutheran Church, in Chicago, IL.. Bovard studio is restoring multiple stained glass windows for this 100+ year-old church.
Stained Glass Window Repair for Keota Historical Museum
The finishing touches are added to a large gothic stained glass window for Keota Historical Museum in Keota, Iowa. Bovard takes pride in prolonging the lifetime of these works of art for future enjoyment and historical value.
Restoring Historical Stained Glass in Davenport
Although not as common household names as “Tiffany”, the work of skilled stained glass artists who learned their craft working for Louis Tiffany, incorporated his methods as glass plating, rose to prominence in the same era. Bovard Studio restored such windows for First Presbyterian Church in Davenport, IA, which demonstrates the elegant use of opalescent glass found in early twentieth century liturgical windows.
Stained Glass Resoration for Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE
More behind-the-scenes of the stained glass Bovard Studio is restoring for Kountze Memorial in Omaha, NE. The use of floral elements and ribbon-like shapes gives these windows an art-nouveau quality. The prevalence of painted figures and variety of textured glass make these windows a feat to restore, but no challenge is too big for our skilled restoration artists.
Stained Glass Jewels
If you find a stained glass window, take time to look at individual panels. Take for example the painted motifs in these restored panels Bovard Studio re-leaded for Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Jacksonville, FL. Through heavy applications of paint, there are striking stained glass jewel tones that add vibrancy to the ornate acanthus and foliage patterns. Bovard Studio has a rich history of restoring and protecting these stained glass gems.
City Hall Stained Glass Restored to Tiffany Standards
City Halls across the U.S. are frequent sights for historical stained glass. Look at the beautiful stained glass Bovard Studio restored for Minneapolis City Hall. We restored timeless Ford Brothers Glass Co. windows, including the rotunda window. The multi-plated windows were fully re-leaded in the style of Tiffany stained glass windows. We are honored to provide these windows with stronger protection against the elements for future enjoyment.
Building Stronger Windows for Stained Glass
Restoration continues on the magnificent stained glass windows for Lisbon United Methodist Church. Look at the size of the “Good Shepherd” panel that is undergoing the restoration process. After the restored panels are complete, we will be re-installing them along with our replacement 6000 Series Aluminum US Patented Precision Flow® Vented Perimeter Framing with wood cladding on both the interior and exterior sides of the new aluminum frame.
Their original frame was destroyed the 2020 derecho that struck the mid-west with 140 mph winds. Our 6000 series frames have been tested and approved, when used with hurricane code heat strengthened .090 laminated glass, for maximum US hurricane codes.
