Another stained glass window beautifully restored by Bovard Studio for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lakeland, FL. This window features St. Cecilia, patron of music and musicians, holding a portative organ.
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.
Custom Painted Medallions Showcase Meaningful Symbols
We love to make hand-painted medallions, which are used in traditional stained glass windows to feature meaningful symbols. Here is a set of medallions with symbols that were completely customized for our clients. We can work with new symbols and also provide a directory of traditional symbols for our clients to work with. Learn more about our medallions on our page at https://www.bovardstudioinc.com/medallions.
Uncovering Stained Glass Splendor with New Protective Covering
The before and after photos at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, NE show how old window coverings can yellow over time, obscuring the brilliance of the stained glass. We installed our 1400 Series frames on 80 windows, transforming the quality of the exterior and interior experience of these beautiful windows. In addition, we built a new leaded stained glass rose window and frame to complement style of existing windows.
Historic Stained Glass Shines for Decades to Come
Bovard Studio restored the richly patterned stained glass windows at Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston, SC. Our 3750 frame with custom cladding was custom made for their prominent window at the front of the cathedral. These historic windows display a range of American manufactured stained glass from 1912-1941. 30 gothic windows were restored, including several full re-leaded windows. Our 1430S Series protective coverings with patented Precision Flow® ventilation system will keep them shining for generations to come. More about the symbolism and narratives of these beautiful windows can be found at gracechurchcharleston.org/stained-glass.
