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Lot # A862.863

Pulcini Signed Stained Glass Panels, “Grow Old With Me / The Best Is Yet to Be” View Watchlist >

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Pulcini Signed Stained Glass Panels, “Grow Old With Me / The Best Is Yet to Be”

Beautiful pair of hand-crafted stained glass panels signed “Pulcini ’86,” each featuring an etched line from Robert Browning’s timeless poem: “Grow old with me” and “The best is yet to be.” Together, the two form a complete poetic and visual composition, celebrating love, time, and enduring connection.

The design showcases flowering dogwood branches in creamy white opalescent glass, accented with soft green leaves and warm amber backgrounds. Dark lead came defines each contour, lending depth and contrast to the translucent tones. Each panel is framed in natural wood, intended for use as a matched decorative pair or integrated architectural feature.

Attributed to contemporary American stained glass artist Walt Pulcini, whose work reflects fine craftsmanship and emotional resonance, this 1986 creation stands as both an artistic and sentimental statement.

Condition:

Both panels in good overall condition.There are 4 subtle cracks - which do not affect stability. Glass and inscriptions remain intact and visually appealing. Please review photos for complete details.

Dimensions:

Each panel: 67 3/4 x 20 1/4 x 3/4 inches (approx.).
A Lifesize Cutout of Bob Ross (6'2") is shown for scale.

Signed and dated Pulcini, 1986, this poetic dogwood-themed stained glass diptych—“Grow Old With Me / The Best Is Yet to Be”—forms a complete, emotionally resonant pair. A luminous example of late 20th-century American studio glass, blending artistry, craftsmanship, and literary sentiment into a timeless decorative statement.