Rare Stained Glass Watercolour / Ink Drawing, William Pape. Circa 1900.

Rare Stained Glass Watercolour £ Ink Drawing, William Pape. Circa 1900.

William Pape (1852–1937) was a prominent glass merchant and stained glass designer based in Leeds whose firm, William Pape Ltd, operated from premises on Queen Street. Superb details with extremely fine calligraphy. Watercolour with good colour and gothic stained glass details.

William Pape's studio was known for high-quality ecclesiastical windows.

Examples of the firm's work include: St George’s Church, Leeds: A window installed in 1938, shortly after Pape's death.
Parish Churches: Numerous installations across Yorkshire and the North, often characterized by traditional designs tailored for 19th and early 20th-century church architecture.

Pape founded his firm in Leeds in 1876. By 1901, the business had expanded from glass merchanting to include specialized glass staining.

The company’s works were located at Queen Street, Leeds. During the early 20th century, the firm flourished, becoming a prolific producer of stained glass for churches and secular buildings across Northern England.

Despite Pape's death in 1937, the firm continued to operate under the same name for a short period. By 1939, the business shared premises with Kayll and Reed, another major Leeds stained glass firm that eventually incorporated William Pape’s business into its own operations.

Condition: Excellent condition. Framed, within border card. William Pape, Queen Street, Leeds - to rear (bottom right).
[Display Stand not included]

Dimensions (approx):

Width = 22cm
Height = 33.5cm
Depth = 1cm