Andiron with figure of Jupiter (chenet) (one of a pair)
Alessandro Algardi · late 17th century
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What the record supports
An andiron, titled "Andiron with figure of Jupiter (chenet) (one of a pair)," is classified as a bronze sculpture. Measuring 45 1/2 inches (115.6 cm) in height, this piece is made of bronze and dates to the late 17th century. It was gifted to The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman in 1973 and is housed in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts department.
The catalogue attributes the andiron to Alessandro Algardi, an Italian sculptor active from 1595 to 1654. However, the object's stated date, "late 17th century," falls after Algardi's death in 1654. The comparable holdings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art include an "Andiron with figure of Juno (chenet) (one of a pair)" from the same period, which suggests the Jupiter andiron is part of a set.
Evidence for the object's culture and provenance is not provided in the supplied data. There is no information regarding past exhibitions or literature pertaining specifically to this artwork.
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