Hammer Price w/ BP
$840
| Lot #: 64 Edith B. Parsons (American, 1878-1956) Terrier Bronze Bookends |
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Patinaed bronze, each signed E. B. Parsons (copyright) and marked Gorham Co. Founders (OFFW) & (OFFX) |
| Max Ht. 6 3/4 W. 7 D. 2 3/4 in. |
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Condition Original brownish red patina. |
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Auction Date Mar 20, 2024 |
Details:
Edith B. Parsons (American, 1878-1956)
Edith B. Parsons was an American sculptor. Born in Houston, Texas. She was commissioned for numerous important public works including a memorial fountain to John Galloway (Public Park, Memphis, TN), the pediment figures for the main entrance of the Liberal Arts Building of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis, MO, 1904), a memorial monument (Cemetery, St. Paul, MN) and a monument to "Soldiers of World War" (Summit, NJ). Much of her work was cast by Gorham Founders in New York, including a series of several terriers and other dogs, The Baby Goat, Baby Pan, The Big Duck, and others.
Edith B. Parsons was an American sculptor. Born in Houston, Texas. She was commissioned for numerous important public works including a memorial fountain to John Galloway (Public Park, Memphis, TN), the pediment figures for the main entrance of the Liberal Arts Building of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis, MO, 1904), a memorial monument (Cemetery, St. Paul, MN) and a monument to "Soldiers of World War" (Summit, NJ). Much of her work was cast by Gorham Founders in New York, including a series of several terriers and other dogs, The Baby Goat, Baby Pan, The Big Duck, and others.
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