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Benjamin Franklin Bust

Terracotta Bust of Benjamin Franklin, After Houdon, 19th Century
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Spencertown, NY
The bust is after the Houdon model done in 1778
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts

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Terracotta

After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in New York, NY
After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) a bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin on a white marble
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Terracotta Bust of a Young Boy Signed Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, inventors and political figures. In 1785 he sculpted Benjamin Franklin upon his invitation to Mount Vernon
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Marble

19th Century Cast Iron Bust Portrait Plaque of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century cast iron bust portrait plaque of Benjamin Franklin Cast iron bust portrait plaque
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Iron

“Rugged Outdoorsman” Bronze by Lundeen
By George Lundeen
Located in Dallas, TX
, life-size figure in bronze of Benjamin Franklin at the University of Pennsylvania campus in
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Busts

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Granite, Bronze

French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
figures of the Enlightenment. Houdon's subjects include Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778-09
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

18th Century Bisque Porcelain Statue "Le Baiser" after Jean Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in NICE, FR
' in French. This statuette is rendered in bisque porcelain and depicts a bust of a tenderly embracing
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Large Marble Figure by Romanelli, 'The Son of Willaim Tell'
By Pasquale Romanelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paris Universal Exposition of 1867), Benjamin Franklin child and the boy Washington (bought by Principe
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

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Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals.
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

Antique Set of 5 Gothic Revival Irish Masonic Oak & Leather Throne Chairs 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine set of five antique Gothic Revival oak & leather, Irish Masonic throne chairs, circa 1900. Each chair having a pointed architectural pediment with scrolled devices and a scrol...
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Antique Early 1900s Irish Gothic Revival Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Nude Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pair (2) Portraits Gentleman & Lady, William & Rachel Helyar c.1656, Civil War
By Robert Walker
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Colonel William Helyar (1621-1698) and Rachel Helyar (c.1633-1678) c.1656 Circle of Robert Walker (act. 1637-1656) These fascinating portraits, presented by Titan Fine ...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Levesley Brothers Sheffied England Silver Plate Celluloid Fish Serving S
By Levesley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique English Levesley Bros silverplate fork and knife fish carving set featuring celluloid handles and velvet lined case. Levesley Bros was listed in 1862 as a cutlery manufactur...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Georgian Masonic Freemasons Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Masonic Scenes From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this extremely rare Georgian Masonic Tea caddy. The Tea Caddy of box form with chequered edging and...
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies

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Satinwood, Tulipwood, Yew

Antique Georgian Masonic Freemasons Tea Caddy
Antique Georgian Masonic Freemasons Tea Caddy
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H 4.92 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
German Antique Bronze Sculpture “Fencer” by Fritz Heinemann
By Fritz Heinemann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRITZ HEINEMANN German, 1864-1932 "Der Fechter" [The Fencer] (1903) Patinated and parcel gilt bronze signed in cast "Fritz Heinemann" and inscribed "Akt Ges Gladenbek Berlin" rai...
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20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Young girl from Tetouan, Morocco
By Charles Zacharie Landelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Young girl from Tetouan, Morocco Signed (center right) Oil on canvas In this important oil on canvas, French Orientalist painter Charles Landelle captures the engaging visage of a ...
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Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Large Bronze of Pan Dancing Musee de Naple, 1870s
Located in London, GB
This is a large French Grand Tour bronze sculpture of Pan the Roman fertility God of the forest issued by the "Musee de Naple" , circa 1870 in date. The sculpture features Pan danc...
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Antique 1870s French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Jean Jules B. Salmson, A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of William Shakespeare
Located in New York, NY
Jean Jules B. Salmson, A patinated bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare, 19th Century. Very rare sculpture of the famous William Shakespeare. A perfect fit for any library or gen...
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19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

George Washington by Henry Sadd, Antique Engraving, circa 1844
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an 1844 engraving of President George Washington. The print was issued by G. Stuart in Albion, New York and engraved by H. S. Sadd. This standing portrait shows President Ge...
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Antique 1840s American Prints

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Paper

Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

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Wood, Oak

Large antique carved oak wood paneled room
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Panelling

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Wood, Oak

Large antique carved oak wood paneled room
Large antique carved oak wood paneled room
H 141.74 in W 247.25 in D 154.73 in
Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This dining room consists of a dresser, three sideboards including a pair of small open sideboards and a large sideboard with doors, a table, six chairs and two armchairs. In walnut ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set
Exceptional Neo Gothic Dining Room Set
H 137.8 in W 87.8 in D 27.17 in
Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Figure of of David 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb large antique Grand Tour patinated bronze version of David, dating from the mid 19th Century. The bronze statue depicts David with an enigmatic smile posed with ...
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Antique 1850s Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Late 18th Century Carved Oak Bust of Major John André
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
the family of Benjamin Franklin) and later in New York. Serving as his regiment's social director in
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Antique 1780s English Busts

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Oak

Terracotta Benjamin Franklin, after Houdon
Located in North Egremont, MA
Terracotta bust of Benjamin Franklin, after Jean-Antoine Houdon. This bust seems to have been cast
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures

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Terracotta

American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850
Located in New York, NY
An American patinated bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850 Very nice quality and perfect
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Busts

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Bronze

Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of American bronze busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Busts

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Bronze

French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most crisp casting of Benjamin Franklin, this gorgeous work of art features a surface positively
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Antique Late 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Bust of Ben Franklin on Wooden Plinth
Located in New York, NY
19th Century bronze bust of Ben Franklin on wooden plinth Measures: 3.5" X 3.5" x 11.5
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Bronze

Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
), Benjamin Franklin (1778-1809), Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1778), Voltaire (1781), Molière (1781), George
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Antique 1780s French Grand Tour Busts

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Marble

Antique Italian Carved Marble Bust after Houdon of Marie Antoinette, circa 1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778-09), Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1778), Voltaire (1781
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts

Materials

Marble

19th Century Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Located in New York, NY
19th century bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin. After Jean-Antoine Houdon. Measure: 8.25" H.
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Antique 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A Terracotta Bust of Marie Antoinette Att to Jean-Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Sheffield, MA
political figures of the Enlightenment. Houdon's subjects include Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

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Terracotta

19th Century French Bronze and Marble Bust Sculpture "Le Baiser" After JB Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Dallas, TX
Enlightenment. Houdon's subjects included Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778-1809), Jean-Jacques
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Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Cast Iron George Washington Bookends
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
modeled after the famous 1785 Jean-Antoine Houdon clay bust of Washington. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin
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Late 20th Century American Bookends

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Iron

"Washington and His Generals" Hand-Colored First Edition Engraving, Circa 1856
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
identification of most possible. The surrounding detail, including a bust of Benjamin Franklin, are also very
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Antique 1850s Prints

1829 Declaration of Independence Draft by Thomas Jefferson, Antique Engraving
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson. At only thirty-three years
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Antique 1820s American Prints

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Paper

"Washington and His Generals" Antique Engraving by A.H. Ritchie, circa 1870
By Alexander Hay Ritchie
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Houdon in Richmond, Virginia. The surrounding details of the room, including a bust of Benjamin Franklin
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Antique 1870s American Prints

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Paper

Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust Entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in New York, NY
the Enlightenment. Houdon’s subjects included Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778-1809
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts

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Marble, Bronze

American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850
Located in New York, NY
An American patinated bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850 Very nice quality and perfect
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

"General Sherman" by Carl Rohl Smith
By Carl Rohl-Smith
Located in Kastrup, DK
Greco-Roman mythological themes in Europe as well as a wide number of bas-reliefs, busts, funerary
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Antique 1890s Danish American Classical Busts

Materials

Plaster

"General Sherman" by Carl Rohl Smith
"General Sherman" by Carl Rohl Smith
H 20.48 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Hudson, NY
Bust of Benjamin Frankllin in a composite material
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
H 23 in W 15 in D 10 in
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Plaster full bodied cast bust of the great patriot, scientist, printer, publisher
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Materials

Paint

Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
H 23 in W 14.5 in D 12 in
Large Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin by John J. Boyle
By John J. Boyle
Located in Minneapolis, MN
One of two known bronze bust sculptures of Benjamin Franklin by noted American artist John J. Boyle
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

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Bronze

18th Century Terra Cotta Portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Nini, circa 1777
By Jean-Baptiste Nini 1
Located in London, GB
portraits of Louis XV, Catherine II of Russia, Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin to mention but a few. Nini is
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Antique 1770s French Historical Memorabilia

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Terracotta

French Revolution Centential " Bachelor's" Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Depicts Busts of Figures from French and American Revolution. Lady Libery, Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin
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Antique 19th Century French Cabinets

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Pasadena, CA
figures of the Enlightenment. Houdon's subjects included Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778
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Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Portrait Busts of Washington and Franklin
Located in Oaks, PA
19th century portrait busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Each bust finely but
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Busts

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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Benjamin Franklin Bust For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal benjamin franklin bust for your home. A benjamin franklin bust — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect benjamin franklin bust — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A benjamin franklin bust, designed in the neoclassical or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made benjamin franklin bust over the years, but those crafted by Jean-Antoine Houdon, George Lundeen and Alexander Hay Ritchie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Benjamin Franklin Bust?

Prices for a benjamin franklin bust start at $1,200 and top out at $39,500 with the average selling for $4,000.

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