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EDITH B. PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956) BRONZE SCULPTURE OF “A PLAYFUL YOUTH”
Stamped Gorham Co. Founders OSC, E.B. Parsons C 1913
Item # 702TQX01P
A precious rendition of childhood executed by Edith Parsons and cast by the Gorham Co. foundry in New York, this exquisite little work captures a young child with his hand outstretched to a companion out of sight. The casting quality is simply perfect, the wonderful impressionism melding with flawless skin and excellent sense of scale. Most attractive, however, is the verdigris acid patina over a red oxide with hints of brown peering through. A most moving work that was often cast with another scene of a child that functioned allowed the works to function as a bookend. It is hard to know if this originally was accompanied by a pair, but the work presents beautifully in solitude. The underside retains its original plaster core, which generally would have then been covered by felt.
Measurements: 6 1/2” H x 6” W x 2 1/2” D
Condition Report:
Exceptional original condition, without flaw.