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Molten glass with custom-made travertine frame. Glass dimensions 66 x 21 cm, travertine dimensions 152 x 53 x 15.5 cm, signed and dated lower right: S. LIBENSKY J. BRYCHTOVA 1987–90, on the lower edge of the frame metal mark by artist Enzo Gallo, Provenance: obtained directly from the authors to the collection of Harry A. Gaines, authenticity certificate by Mr Jaroslav Zahradnik, son of Jaroslava Brychtova and copyright holder, enclosed. Further consulted with Dr Irena Zantovska Murray HonFRIBA, Professor Jaromir Zemina, Dr Jiri Machalicky and Vladimir Lekes. The Window on offer was originally made for the Gothic space of the Bishop's Chapel at Horsovsky Tyn Castle and Chateau in southwestern Bohemia. The work is set in a custom-made travertine frame by Enzo Gallo (1927–1999), an artist born in Italy and living in Cuba and Hollywood, United States, where he also received considerable recognition for his sculptural work.