Andiron with Figure of Juno

17th/19th century

Italian 17th/19th Century

Associated Names
Italian 17th/19th Century

Sculptor

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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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 79.6 x 37.6 cm (31 5/16 x 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.144

Artwork history & notes

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.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1942

  • Works of Art from the Widener Collection. Foreword by David Finley and John Walker. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1942: 9, as Venetian School 16th Century.

1948

  • Paintings and Sculpture from the Widener Collection. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1948 (reprinted 1959): 151, repro., as Juno by Venetian 16th Century.

1959

  • National Gallery of Art. Paintings and Sculpture from the Widener Collection. Reprint. Washington, DC, 1959: 151, repro.

1965

  • Summary Catalogue of European Paintings and Sculpture. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1965: 172, as Venetian School.

1968

  • National Gallery of Art. European Paintings and Sculpture, Illustrations. Washington, 1968: 152, repro., as Venetian School.

1971

  • Mariacher, Giovanni. Bronzetti veneti del rinascimento. Vicenza, 1971: 40 no. 165, repro. no. 166-167.

1983

  • Wilson, Carolyn C. Renaissance Small Bronze Sculpture and Associated Decorative Arts at the National Gallery of Art. Washington, 1983: 137.

1988

  • Androssov, Sergei. "Qualche osservazione sui bronzi veneziani del rinascimento." Bollettino dei Musei Civici Veneziani 32 (1988): 27-41.

1994

  • Sculpture: An Illustrated Catalogue. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1994: 120, repro.

1998

  • Avery, Charles, Marzia Ratti, and Angela Acordon, eds. Sculture: bronzetti, placchette, medaglie. Museo Civico Amedeo Lia, La Spezia. [Cinisello Balsamo], 1998: 176, no. 107.

Wikidata ID

Q63809739

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