Edith Barretto Parsons Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Edith Barretto Parsons Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 20, 2026
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956) Original Solid Cast Bronze Terrier Bookends, Ca. 1920-1930, H 5" W 2.75" L 7" 2 PCS
Est: $600 - $1,000
Both pieces cast signed at the bases E.B. Parsons, with foundry marks of A. Kunst Bronze Foundry, N.Y. A pair of playful Terrier pups. One gnawing on a bone with hindquarters raised, the second seated with head raised and mouth agape in a begging manner. Both with a dark brown patina. Dimensions: H 5" W 2.75" L 7" 2 PCS
DuMouchelles
Feb. 24, 2026
Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons (American, 1878-1956) Bronze Dog Sculptures
Est: $600 - $800
Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons (American, 1878-1956) Bronze Dog Sculptures (2) undated, patinated bronze terriers, each signed 'E. B. Parsons' and stamped 'Gorham Co. New York' Property from: a Private Collector, Chicago (Old Norwood Park), Illinois Category: Fine Art > Sculptures Estimated Sale Time: 10:48 am CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: January 29, 2026, 9:13 am
Leonard Auction
Dec. 19, 2025
Edith B. Parsons , 1878-1956 Kunst Foundry, N.Y. Bronze Puppy H 6" L 7.5" Depth 3"
Est: $500 - $700
Signed E.B. Parsons at the base. Also Impressed "Kunst Foundry, N Y. " Provenance: Property of a Grosse Pointe Park, MI private collector. Dimensions: H 6" L 7.5" Depth 3"
DuMouchelles
Dec. 11, 2025
Edith Barretto Parsons, bronze sculpture, c. 1920
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956), "The Big Duck", signed "Barretto Parsons" verso of base, Roman Bronze Works, NY foundry mark verso of base, 35"h x 16"w x 10"d
Millea Bros Ltd
Nov. 09, 2025
Edith Barretto Parsons, Duck Baby Garden Fountain (New York, ca. 1910) 41 in. (104.1 cm.)
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Edith Barretto Parsons, Duck Baby Garden Fountain (New York, ca. 1910) Bronze fountain after Edith Barretto Parsons (1878-1956). Signed "E. B. Parsons" on base with foundry mark for Roman Bronze Works Inc. With natural verdigris patina from outdoor exposure.
Bray & Co. Auctions
Sep. 18, 2025
Sculptures, Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons
Est: $700 - $1,000
(lot of 2) Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons (American, 1878-1956), Untitled (Terriers), bronze sculptures, each signed to side of base, overall (for taller): 5.5"h x 2.5"W x 7"d
Clars Auctions
Sep. 15, 2025
'FROG BABY' FOUNTAIN
Est: $700 - $900
20th century. Made of bronze, in the form of a boy holding a frog, standing on a ball, surrounded by frogs. Based on the famous fountain by Edith Barretto Parsons (1878-1956). Signed M. PROST. Height: 60 cm. *The fountain is currently located in the center of the campus at Ball State University, USA.
Tiroche Auction House
Aug. 30, 2025
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons Bird Baby Fountain
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
20th century. Edith Parsons (American/New York, 1878-1951). A cast bronze fountain. Signed on base and stamped Roman Bronze Works. 21" high x 15" wide x 15" deep.
Marion Antique Auctions
Aug. 15, 2025
Sculptures, Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
(lot of 2) Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons (American, 1878-1956), Untitled (Terriers), bronze sculptures, each signed to side of base, overall (for taller): 5.5"h x 2.5"W x 7"d
Clars Auctions
Aug. 15, 2025
Edith Parsons (Am 1878-1956) Bronze Lamb
Est: $400 - $600
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (Am 1878-1956) bronze of a lamb, signed Gorham Co., ht 4 3/8", length 3 1/2"
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Jun. 12, 2025
Edith Barretto Parsons (American, 1878-1956), "Baby Goat"
Est: $500 - $800
Edith Barretto Parsons (American, 1878-1956) "Baby Goat" patinated bronze 20th century, cast signature and Gorham foundry mark along edge.
New Orleans Auction Galleries
May. 22, 2025
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons, Untitled
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons Untitled bronze 7.25 h x 5.125 w x 5 d in (18 x 13 x 13 cm) Incised signature to lower edge 'E.B. Parsons' with foundry mark. This work was produced at Roman Bronze Works, New York. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 18, 2025
Parsons Bronze Terrier Sculpturre
Est: -
Bronze terrier sculpture in standing position on rectangular base, signed E.B.Parsons, Gorham (Edith Barretto Stevens Parson, American, 1878-1956)
Robert H. Clinton & Company, Inc.
May. 16, 2025
Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons (American, 1878-1956) Bronze Sculpture, 'Puppy Drinking' H 4.1" W 2.8" L 7.3"
Est: $500 - $700
Depicting a puppy drinking from a saucer of milk. Signed 'E.B. PARSONS' and 'Kunst-Foundry - N.Y.' to the base. Provenance: Property of a Grosse Pointe Park, MI private collector. Dimensions: 1 PC x H 4.12" W 2.75" L 7.25"
DuMouchelles
Apr. 19, 2025
Children Playing, a Pair of Edith Parsons Bronze Bookends
Est: $750 - $1,000
Children Playing, a Pair of Edith Parsons Bronze Bookends American, Edith Barretto Parsons (1878-56), the set of patinated bronze bookends depicting two happy children pressing up against what would be the books between them. Marked to the base E. Barretto Parsons Copy 1913, Gorham Foundry O.S.C.
Link Auction Galleries
Apr. 12, 2025
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons, Frog Baby Fountain
Est: $7,000 - $12,000
20th century. Edith Parsons (American/New York, 1878-1951). A cast bronze fountain. Unsigned, stamped "Roman Bronze Works Inc NY" on base. Mounted on a later basin and plinth. 39 3/4" high with plinth and basin x 46" diameter. The bronze has a wonderful green patina and basin has age appropriate wear. Provenance: Purchased from Mystic Fine Arts, Ltd., Mystic, Connecticut in 1997 by the current owner.
Marion Antique Auctions
Nov. 03, 2024
Edith Parsons (American, 1878-1956).
Est: $200 - $300
Bronze lamb, signed on base. From a Westchester NY estate.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Oct. 29, 2024
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons, Walking Terrier and Running Terrier bookends
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons Walking Terrier and Running Terrier bookends USA, first quarter of the 20th century bronze 6 h x 7.75 w x 2.875 d in (15 x 20 x 7 cm) 4 h x 8.375 w x 2.875 d in (10 x 21 x 7 cm) Cast signature to base of each example 'E.B. Parsons ©' with Gorham foundry marks. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 01, 2024
Duck Baby
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
Property from an Important American Collector Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons 1878 - 1956 Duck Baby inscribed Edith Barretto Parsons © / EGF III (along the base) bronze height: 42 in. 106.7 cm.
Sotheby's
Jul. 26, 2024
EDITH BARRETTO PARSONS (New York, 1878-1956), Pair of bookends modeled as a young girl and her puppy., Bronze, heights 6.5".
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
EDITH BARRETTO PARSONS New York, 1878-1956 Pair of bookends modeled as a young girl and her puppy. Signed and dated on base "Edith Parsons 1914". Gorham Foundry mark.
Eldred's
Jul. 23, 2024
E. B. Parsons Bronze Terrier Bookends - Edith B. Parsons (1878-1956) bronze bookends depicting a pair of terrier dogs. Signed. Kunst Foundry, NY. Tallest - 7" x 7" l.
Est: $500 - $1,000
E. B. Parsons Bronze Terrier Bookends - Edith B. Parsons (1878-1956) bronze bookends depicting a pair of terrier dogs. Signed. Kunst Foundry, NY. Tallest - 7" x 7" l.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
May. 16, 2024
Duck Baby
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Property from an Important American Collector Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons 1878 - 1956 Duck Baby inscribed E Barretto Parsons © and ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N (on the base); inscribed no. 8 (beneath the base) bronze height: 36 in. (91.4 cm.)
Sotheby's
May. 16, 2024
Duck Baby
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Property from an Important American Collector Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons 1878 - 1956 Duck Baby inscribed Edith Barretto Parsons © / EGF III (along the base) bronze height: 42 in. 106.7 cm.
Sotheby's
May. 10, 2024
E. B. PARSONS BOOKENDS
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
E. Barreto Parsons bronze bookends with children, one holding a cat and another a dog. Made by the Gorham Foundry Company in 1914. Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons (1878 - 1956) worked in New York and is known for Sculpture especially babies. Dimensions: 6.75" Height
New Hampshire Auctions and Appraisals LLC
May. 09, 2024
Edith Barretto Parsons, Frog Baby Fountain
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
(New York, 1878-1956) signed in base "E. Parsons", posthumous cast, with foundry mark "Roman Bronze Works Inc.", patinated bronze, 39-3/4 x 16 x 12 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina Note: This fountain appears to be plumbed to be a working fountain. It has not been tested as it would require a pump. Some of the fountain pipes are bent.
Brunk Auctions
May. 09, 2024
Edith Barretto Parsons, Turtle Baby Fountain
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
(New York, 1878-1956) inscribed on base "Edith Barretto Parsons", marked "EGF 10," and "1980", posthumous cast authorized by Edith Gilman French, Tallix Foundry, with stamp, incised underside "#1," patinated bronze, 33 x 14-3/4 x 8-1/2 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina Note: There was a period in which Edith Parsons' fountains such as Turtle Baby were in great demand. The artist's family recast these and numbered them typically with Roman numerals. Records indicate that this fountain was cast in 1980. This fountain appears to be plumbed to be a working fountain. It would need some adaptive plumbing to be attached to a pump. It is not tested as a result. Some of the fountain pipes are bent.
Brunk Auctions
May. 02, 2024
Edith Barretto Parsons (American 1878-1956), a pair of brown patinated bronzes models or bookends, as terriers, signed in the maquette, retailed by Gorham, the largest 13.5cm high, 18.5cm long, 6.5cm wide, the other 10.5cm high, 18cm long,
Est: £800 - £1,200
Edith Barretto Parsons (American 1878-1956), a pair of brown patinated bronzes models or bookends, as terriers, signed in the maquette, retailed by Gorham, the largest 13.5cm high, 18.5cm long, 6.5cm wide, the other 10.5cm high, 18cm long, 6.5cm wide
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
Apr. 16, 2024
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
American, 1878-1956 Walking Terrier and Running Terrier: A Pair of Bookends Each signed E. B. PARSONS and with the copyright symbol on the bases; stamped KUNST FOUNDRY NY on the bases Bronze with a brown patina 6 x 7 7/8 inches (15.2 x 20 cm); 4 1/8 x 8 1/2 inches (10.5 x 21.6 cm) Dust and dirt in the crevasses.
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 20, 2024
Edith B. Parsons (American 1878-1956) Terrier Bronze Bookends
Est: $700 - $1,000
Patinaed bronze, each signed E. B. Parsons (copyright) and marked Gorham Co. Founders (OFFW) & (OFFX).
Cottone Auctions
Feb. 14, 2024
Parsons, Pair Bronze Playing Terrier Dog Bookends
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Edith Barretto Parsons (Am. 1878-1956), two patinated bronze terriers in varying forms, each signed "E.B. Parsons ©" and stamped "Gorham Co. Founders QFCO" on the base. Larger: 6" high, 7 7/8" wide, 2 3/4" deep. Provenance: Graham Gallery, NYC, sticker on base.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Jan. 15, 2024
Edith Parsons (1878-1956): Kneeling Child
Est: $600 - $900
Bronze, 1913, signed 'E. Barrett Parsons' and inscribed 'Copy.1913' at bottom, on a white stone base. 6 x 6 x 2 1/2 in. (without base).
STAIR
Dec. 06, 2023
EDITH BARRETTO STEVENS PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956), SCOTTISH TERRIERS
Est: £400 - £600
EDITH BARRETTO STEVENS PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956), SCOTTISH TERRIERS the terriers depicted in playful mood, one ready to play, the other chasing its tail, both with cast signature and Gorham Foundry mark, bronze with brown patina. (2) Height of tallest 13.5cm, 18cm long
Elstob Auctioneers
Nov. 28, 2023
PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDS
Est: $400 - $600
PAIR OF FIGURAL BRONZE BOOKENDS, Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956), playful boy and girl, individually cast by Gorham Co. Foundry, c. 1913, artist signed, 6 and 6-1/4 inch heights.
O'Gallerie
Nov. 28, 2023
A PAIR OF SOLID CAST BRONZE TERRIER BOOKENDS
Est: $800 - $1,200
A PAIR OF SOLID CAST BRONZE TERRIER BOOKENDS, Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956), cast by A. Kunst Bronze Foundry, New York, each artist signed 'E Barretto Parson' on base, 5-7/8 and 7 inch heights.
O'Gallerie
Oct. 28, 2023
Edith Barretto Parsons Bronze Fountain, "Frog Baby"
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Edith BarrettoÂ Stevens Parsons (American 1878-1956) "Frog Baby, " 1917, bronze fountain with multi-color greenish-gold and brown patina, signed "E. Parsons," with foundry mark for Roman Bronze Works, NYC. Provenance: Private Collection, Cleveland, OH. Edith Parsons studied with Daniel Chester French in New York and at the Art Students League.Â After she married and had children she began the series of garden sculptures for which she is best known, beginning withÂ Duck Baby, which was the popular hit of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. The exposition handbook stated: âIn the presence of so much that is weighty and powerful, the popularity ofÂ Duck BabyÂ is a significant and touching indication of the worldâs hunger for what is cheerful and mirth-provoking.â The same may be said ofÂ Turtle BabyÂ andÂ Frog Baby.Â Turtle Baby has long beenÂ a favorite of visitors to the Cleveland Museum of Art, here in Cleveland Ohio, where Neue Auctions is based.Â Dimensions: 40 in.h. Condition: Very good with some wear and streak marks to patina from handling and age. Has been in interior setting. Spouts in frogs mouths at base with some dents and bumps.
Neue Auctions
Oct. 10, 2023
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons, Running Terrier
Est: $400 - $600
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons Running Terrier Gorham bronze 5.75 h x 7.75 w x 2.75 d in (15 x 20 x 7 cm) Cast signature to lower left 'E.B. Parsons ©'. Impressed manufacturer's mark to left side of base 'Gorham Co. Founders OFCP'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 13, 2023
Y EDITH BARRETTO PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956): A PAIR OF BRONZE DOGS CAST BY GORHAM CO.
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Y EDITH BARRETTO PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956): A PAIR OF BRONZE DOGS CAST BY GORHAM CO. EDITH BARRETTO PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956): A PAIR OF BRONZE DOGS CAST BY GORHAM CO. the terriers possibly Westhighland White terriers, formed as bookends, with dark brown patination, signed 'E.B. PARSONS', and with Gorham Co. foundry mark, on rectangular, integral bases, 18cm wide x 13.5cm high (2)
Curated Auctions
Jul. 20, 2023
Fountain with Two Young Girls
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Sculpture from the Estate of Angela Gross Folk Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons 1878 - 1956 Fountain with Two Young Girls inscribed E. B. PARSONS (on the base); inscribed ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y. (along the base) bronze height: 40 in. height: 101.6 cm.
Sotheby's
Jul. 15, 2023
E.B. Parsons - Pair of Terrier Bronze Bookends
Est: $700 - $900
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (American, 1878-1956). Pair of Figural Bronze Bookends of Terriers. In green-brown patina, each signed "E.B. PARSONS (copyright)," the trotting terrier inscribed with foundry mark "GORHAM CO. OFCP," and the running terrier "GORHAM CO. FOUNDER OFCO." Trotting terrier: H: 5.875 in., W: 7.75 in., D: 2.75 in. Running terrier: H: 4 in., W: 8 in., D: 2.75 in.
Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
May. 04, 2023
EDITH B PARSONS (1878-1956) Two Works
Est: $400 - $800
(2) "Puppies at Play" 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches (each approx). Gorham Co. Foundry
John McInnis Auctioneers
May. 04, 2023
EDITH B PARSONS (1878-1956) Two Works
Est: $400 - $800
(2) "Playful Terriers" bronze Gorham Co. Founders. 6 1/2 x 7 x 2 1/2 inches (each approx)
John McInnis Auctioneers
Mar. 23, 2023
EDITH BARRETTO (STEVENS) PARSONS (New York, 1878-1956), A lamb., Bronze, height 4.75".
Est: $500 - $1,000
EDITH BARRETTO (STEVENS) PARSONS New York, 1878-1956 A lamb. Signed on base "E.B. Parsons". Gorham Foundry mark.
Eldred's
Feb. 02, 2023
EDITH BARRETTO (STEVENS) PARSONS, AMERICAN 1878-1956, BRONZE TERRIER BOOKEND
Est: $400 - $600
EDITH BARRETTO (STEVENS) PARSONS, AMERICAN 1878-1956, BRONZE TERRIER BOOKEND mounted on bronze base, inscribed E.B. PARSONS ©, GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS;
Potomack Company
Apr. 27, 2022
Edith Barretto (E.B.) Parsons, (American, 1878-1956), Duck Baby Sculpture, bronze, overall: 5 7/8"w x 4"d x 21 1/8"h
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Edith Barretto (E.B.) Parsons (American, 1878-1956) Duck Baby Sculpture bronze cast signatures Gorham Co. Foundry "OFVH" overall: 5 7/8"w x 4"d x 21 1/8"h Provenance: The Ira Simon Collection, Chicago, Illinois
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Sep. 29, 2021
Edith B Parsons 1878-1956 Bronze Terrier Sculpture
Est: $100 - $1,000
Edith Barretto (Stevens) Parsons (American, 1878 - 1956). Bronze sculpture of terrier dog in the running position. Inscribed artist name to side rim of bronze. SHIPPING Hill Auction Gallery will offer in-house continental USA shipping for $55 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com.
Hill Auction Gallery
Aug. 03, 2021
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (1878-1956) Turtle Baby 17in high (Modeled and cast in 1919.)
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons (1878-1956) Turtle Baby inscribed 'E·B· PARSONS COPYRIGHT 1919' and foundry stamped with hallmark 'GORHAM CO. FOUNDERS OBDU' (along the base) bronze with verdigris 17in high Modeled and cast in 1919. For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Apr. 24, 2021
EDITH BARRETTO PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956) BRONZE FIGURAL TERRIER BOOKEND
Est: $300 - $500
EDITH BARRETTO PARSONS (AMERICAN, 1878-1956) BRONZE FIGURAL TERRIER BOOKEND, running example, signed "E.B. PARSONS. ©" at base, retaining a fine, undisturbed patina, with foundry mark "GORHAM CO FOUNDERS / OFCo", plaster filled to underside.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Mar. 20, 2021
Pair of Edith B. Parsons bronze bookends
Est: $500 - $700
Edith Baretto Parsons (American 1878-1956)- ''Hide and Seek''- pair of bronze bookends, both signed and marked 'A Kunst Bronze Foundry, NY. 6 1/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts