Art Deco Stained Glass Panel Depicting a Boxing Match, Belgium, 1910s

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A rare and visually arresting example of early Belgian Art Deco stained glass, this panel, crafted circa 1910, captures the … Read more A rare and visually arresting example of early Belgian Art Deco stained glass, this panel, crafted circa 1910, captures the raw energy and theatricality of a vintage boxing match through the luminous medium of glass and tin. At its center, two fighters are locked in motion within a stylized ring: one mid-punch, the other recoiling, their muscular forms rendered in bold lines and expressive color. The scene is framed by an oval cartouche bordered in yellow and white, flanked by geometric blue accents that echo the dynamism of the sport.

Surrounding the central vignette is a composition of pale green and white glass segments, arranged in rhythmic symmetry and outlined in black leading. The interplay of figuration and abstraction reflects the early Art Deco fascination with movement, modernity, and the heroic body, here translated into a decorative object of striking presence.

Crafted in glass and tin, the panel would have originally adorned a public hall, sports club, or private interior celebrating athletic achievement. It stands today as a testament to Belgium’s rich stained glass tradition and the cultural rise of sport in the early 20th century.

Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate patina. A small crack at the bottom edge (see photo); structurally stable and visually intact.
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.

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