Passage Choiseul,
restoring a Half-Rosette
In the heart of Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, L’Âme du Vitrail restored a half-rosette in the “Cage à Mouche” style, part of Passage Choiseul, the longest covered passage in the city. A fragment of history dating from the mid-19th century, which our workshop has restored to its original brilliance.
A heritage masterpiece in the heart of Paris
Restoration of a “Cage à Mouche” half-rosette
Created around the mid-19th century, this “Cage à Mouche” style half-rosette, measuring 2.90 m by 1.40 m, underwent a complete restoration. Composed of twelve stained-glass panels that were carefully removed and re-leaded, it showcases the delicacy and precision of the work carried out by L’Âme du Vitrail.
Some pieces, weakened by time, were meticulously glued back together, while others were hand-retouched to restore the original balance and clarity. Every step of the restoration was guided by the same principle: to preserve the material, spirit, and color of the original stained glass.
Seeing this rosette returned to its place at the heart of Passage Choiseul was an immense source of pride! Today, under renewed light, this 19th-century work continues to shine, and L’Âme du Vitrail is honored to have contributed to its preservation.
