North French, probably Île-de France or Normandy, circa 1270-1290 and later

distinguished private collection, Germany, 1920s;
and thence by family descent

A condition report on the glass by an external consultant is available from the department. The later wood frame is slightly unstable. The glass sags at the lower edge.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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From the genesis of Gothic stained glass in France in the 12^th century Christian narratives were arranged on the tall narrow windows in a succession of roundels such as the present. The window has been altered significantly but certain sections such as the head of the kneeling mother, the foliage, and the throne reflect the florid style of the last decades of the thirteenth century. Compare the almond eyes and elaborate headdress of the mother with The adulterous behaviour of Saint Gangolfius’s wife Ganeo in the church of Saint Gengoult in Toul illustrated in Grodecki and Brisac (op.cit., fig. 139).

RELATED LITERATURE

L. Grodecki and C. Brisac, Gothic stained glass 1200-1300, London, 1985, p. 152, fig. 139