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.
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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.