Vintage “Frog Baby” Bronze Sculpture Reproduction on Black Marble Base – Styled After Edith Barretto Parsons

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This charming vintage bronze sculpture is a finely cast reproduction after Edith Barretto Parsons’ iconic “Frog Baby,” depicting a small … Read more This charming vintage bronze sculpture is a finely cast reproduction after Edith Barretto Parsons’ iconic “Frog Baby,” depicting a small child standing on a sphere and playfully clutching a frog by the leg. Inspired by Parsons’ beloved early 20th-century garden fountain figure, this version captures the same sense of whimsy and movement in a more compact, display-friendly size.

The figure is rendered in solid bronze with a warm brown patina, set on a heavy round black marble base with dramatic white veining for a classic, gallery-worthy presentation. The child balances barefoot on the orb, toes gripping the surface, while the textured frog dangles from one hand, offering wonderful detail from every angle.

This piece is unsigned and unmarked, consistent with a vintage reproduction rather than a foundry-marked original, but the weight, casting quality, and patina suggest mid-20th-century production. The underside shows an older mounting bolt and expected wear, and there is light patina and minor surface wear to the bronze and base, all in line with age and use.

Perfect for display on a console, bookcase, or pedestal, this “Frog Baby” bronze adds a note of storybook charm and art-historical interest to traditional, eclectic, or collector interiors. Pair it with other bronze figures or architectural fragments for a curated mantel vignette, or spotlight it alone as a conversation piece in a study, nursery, or garden room. See less