Jose Thenee


José Thenèe was a world-renowned ironworker from Argentina in the 1920s and 1930s. He was commissioned by the government for special architectural projects, including the gate at the Technical Museum of Buenos Aires. He was named the National Ironworker of Argentina in 1929. One of his early chandeliers was bought by Insurance tycoon Richard Parrillo and resides in Parrillo's $40 million home in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. His works command a high price.