Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956) Puppies/A Pair of Bookends (Seated

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Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956)

Puppies/A Pair of Bookends (Seated and Eating)
Each signed "E·B· PARSONS ©" and stamped "GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS," numbered "QFGA" and "QFGB," respectively, in the bases.
Bronze with gray/green patina, height to 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm).
Condition: Wear and minor losses to the patina, areas of corrosion or similar, accretions, dust and dirt to interstices.
Bases: 7 x 2 3/4 in. (17.8 7.0 cm).
Estimate $800-1,200

The Seated Puppy has a bit of colored paper or cardboard stuck on his right side. Both seem to have spattering of tiny drops of white paint or similar./


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