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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble
H 18 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Busts
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Vintage George Washington Bicentennial Bust Bookends, Circa 1932
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
of Washington. Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin commissioned the French artist to create a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Federal Bookends
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 22.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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Antique Levesley Brothers Sheffied England Silver Plate Celluloid Fish Serving S
By Levesley Brothers
Located in Dayton, OH
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Antique Large Bronze of Pan Dancing Musee de Naple, 1870s
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1870s French Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
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Antique Georgian Masonic Freemasons Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Masonic Scenes
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Category
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Materials
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Yew
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
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Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 64.25 in W 51.13 in
George Washington by Henry Sadd, Antique Engraving, circa 1844
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
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Hepplewhite Style English King chair (Antique Master)
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Prato, Tuscany
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Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver 9-Light Candelabra Set Paris Exposition 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tiffany and Co.
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Neo-Gothic style preaching pulpit in oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
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Located in New Orleans, LA
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By (circle of) Pierre Mignard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Ijzendijke, NL
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H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
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By Paul Frey
Located in New Orleans, LA
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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
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Busts
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Busts
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Busts
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Busts
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1780s French Grand Tour Busts
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Marble
H 36 in W 19 in D 12 in
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.
Category
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
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures
Materials
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 7.75 in W 4 in D 3 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
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
H 36 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
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
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1870s American Prints
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 10 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
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
Category
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
Category
Antique 1890s Danish American Classical Busts
Materials
Plaster
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Hudson, NY
Bust of Benjamin Frankllin in a composite material
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sculptures
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Plaster full bodied cast bust of the great patriot, scientist,
printer, publisher
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures
Materials
Paint
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sculptures
Materials
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
Materials
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
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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