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The sculpture features a central figure standing on a layered and embellished base. The figure appears to be a classical or mythological character, nude with a draped garment partly covering the lower body, accompanied by a bird beside their left foot. The figure has an arm raised to their chest and is looking upwards. Below this figure, the sculpture includes a large ornate urn with handles and intricate detailing. The base of the sculpture displays two smaller figures on either side, resembling cherubic children, along with scroll motifs and a prominent central face. The entire piece is constructed from bronze and exhibits a dark brown patina.
National Gallery of Art · Sculpture
Andiron with Figure of Juno
Italian 17th/19th Century
- Date
- 17th/19th century
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- overall: 79.6 x 37.6 cm (31 5/16 x 14 13/16 in.)
- Classification
- Sculpture · Utilitarian Object
- Accession number
- 1942.9.144
- Credit line
- Widener Collection
- Time span
- 1551 to 1600
- Department
- CSD
Subjects and terms
- Italian
- classical
- mythology
- Juno
- European Small Bronzes before 1900
Provenance
Oscar Hainauer [d. 1894], Berlin. (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); sold 17 May 1909 to Peter A.B. Widener, Lynnewood Hall, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania;[1] inheritance from Estate of Peter A.B. Widener by gift through power of appointment of Joseph E. Widener, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; gift 1942 to NGA. [1] Provenance according to Widener card file in NGA curatorial records.
NGA object ID 1283. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.