Art knows no boundaries, least of all those of time. After more than a century of adorning a quiet church sanctuary, a dazzling Tiffany Studios stained-glass window is heading to the auction block this June. But while many look for a new window or door to open in their lives, comes the question, do you have $2 million for this one? The Boyd Family Memorial Window (The Falls), crafted in 1898, is a breathtaking masterpiece that called the Second Congregational Church in Winsted home for over 100 years. As it seeks a new home, the window offers a glimpse into a tranquil world, a vivid orange sunset casting light over a cascading waterfall, with flowering lilies and irises set against a backdrop of distant mountains.
Suspended above the landscape, a medallion showcases an ornate crown set with hand-cut jewels in high relief, flanked by intricately shaped side panels. One glance at the artwork evokes a deep sense of peace and submission, a literal doorway to a better place. Yet, the brilliance of the window lies as much in its past as its future. Commissioned nearly 125 years ago by Ellen Wright Boyd in memory of her parents, this vibrant creation wasn’t just requested by a woman; there is a high probability it was created by one as well. Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany, famously employed a department of women, known as the Tiffany Girls, to design and produce his iconic leaded-glass windows, lamps, and enamels.
A century later, this legacy moved to a new stage with the artwork headlining the Design auction at Christie’s Rockefeller Center in June 2026. According to the auction house, proceeds from the sale will support the church’s ongoing operations and programming. The sale comes at a time of peak collector enthusiasm for these living environments. As Victoria Tudor, Head of Design at Christie’s, explained, the market is seeing incredible momentum following the recent sale of ‘The Goddard Memorial Window.’ Tudor notes that The Falls stands as an “exceptional example of the Studio’s technical brilliance, emotional depth, and command of color and light.”
