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
Category
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
A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI style terracotta bust of a young boy
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Busts
Materials
Marble
H 18 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century white marble bust of a young beauty, purported to be a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
H 81.5 in W 23.38 in D 14.63 in
“Rugged Outdoorsman” Bronze by Lundeen
By George Lundeen
Located in Dallas, TX
exceptional detail. It features the bust/head of a bearded and rugged American Frontiersman with rope over his
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Busts
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Huge Female Bronze Nude Sculpture by John Destefano
By John DeSefano
Located in Redding, CT
bust including life-like size and a realist design . Incredible detail in her flowing braided hair and
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage George Washington Bicentennial Bust Bookends, Circa 1932
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a set of vintage bookends, featuring the bust of George Washington. Crafted in 1932
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
A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 22.75 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Nicolaus Koni Nude Original Work On Paper
Located in Delray Beach, FL
recognition came at age 24 with the sculpture of Polish patriot Pilsudski.
Other noted works include busts
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Paper
Nicolaus Koni Nude Original Work On Paper
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pilsudski.
Other noted works include busts and wood carvings of singer Marian Anderson, Prime Minister Ben
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Paper
"Triton, Merman and Mermaid, " Sculptural Vase w/ Aquatic Motif and Nudes in Blue
By Edgardo Simone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
career in America, specializing in portrait busts. He sculpted the likenesses of Thomas Edison, John
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Edgardo Simone Nude Figurative Sculpture "THE KISS"
By Edgardo Simone
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
York, Simone became prominent in society and did many portrait busts including of Thomas Edison, John J
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Edgardo Simone, Accordion Player, Art Deco Silvered Plaster Sculpture, ca. 1925
By Edgardo Simone
Located in New York, NY
York, Simone became prominent in society and did many portrait busts including such of Thomas Edison
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Large Marble Figure by Romanelli, 'The Son of Willaim Tell'
By Pasquale Romanelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to make the bust of Lorenzo Bartolini (1858), housed at Santa Croce Church in Florence. In 1868 he
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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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.
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
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.
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
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
Materials
Bronze
18th century oil sketches for a Baroque interior - a pair
Located in London, GB
A FEAST OF THE GODS WITH VENUS AND BACCHUS
Collections:
With Appleby Brothers, London, June 1957;
Hazlitt, Gooden & Fox, London, 1961;
John and Eileen Harris, acquired from the abo...
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Ormolu
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
Hans Muller (Austrian 1873-1937 ) A Horse and Nude Male Rider Bronze Sculpture
By Hans Muller
Located in London, GB
An Equestrian Bronze Statue of naked man on horse back. signed in cast H. Muller. (Hans Muller, Austrian, 1873-1937) A high quality well executed bronze resting on a marble plinth, a...
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 13 in W 11 in D 4 in
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 64.25 in W 51.13 in
Monumental French Patinated Bronze Bust of William Shakespeare, After Houdon
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in New York, NY
A monumental French patinated bronze bust of William Shakespeare, after Houdon, by F. Barbedienne Foundry, circa 1870.
Masterfully and realistically sculpted in solid bronze, this...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Busts
Materials
Bronze
No Reserve
H 27 in W 18 in D 9 in
L'odalisque à l'éventail (The Odalisque with the Fan)
By Léon François Comerre
Located in New Orleans, LA
Léon François Comerre
1850-1916 French
L'odalisque à l'éventail
(The Odalisque with the Fan)
Signed "Léon Comerre" (upper left)
Oil on canvas
Combining the brilliance of North Af...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Bisque Porcelain Statue "Le Baiser" after Jean Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this elegant and incredibly charming titled 'le baiser', translating to 'the kiss' in French. This statuette is rendered in bisque porcelain and depicts a bust of a te...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 9.85 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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...
Category
19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 21 in W 8.5 in D 5 in
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service
English, circa 1850-1863
Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm
Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm
Weight: 7,1...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
Assembled Copeland and Garrett Part Dinner Service, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
UPDATE: SOLD 12 dinner plates, 10 soup plates, one well-and-tree platter. Each piece transfer-printed in blue with panels of classical figures and vases, comprising: a soup tureen an...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
George Washington Painting, Oil on Canvas, ca 1850
Located in York County, PA
Painting of George Washington in oil on canvas, an early example, rendered circa 1850, a very pleasing and well-executed copy of Gilbert Stuart's Athenaeum portrait
Oil on canvas ...
Category
Antique 1850s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, 1821
By John Watson & Son
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique George IV solid Silver Coffee Pot featuring a lovely chased design showing stylized floral and scroll patterning with shell designs on the spout. The chased desig...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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
Category
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
Bronze Sculpture of a Horse "Bad Hair Day" by Marilyn Newmark
By Marilyn Newmark
Located in Pasadena, CA
(1928-2013). The bust with a fine brushed and textured finish, along with the variations to the hair and
Category
Early 2000s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical 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
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
Of American Interest; 18th Century Marble Bust of Diana by Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A good quality and finely carved late C18th classical grand Tour marble bust of Diana, with her
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
carved marble bust depicting Marie Antoinette, flowers in her hair and ermine trimmed robes, raised on
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
A Terracotta Bust of a Lady on a round marble base
French, 18th century
Attributed to Jean
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
a young Greek gentleman kissing a young beauty. The bronze bust, signed Houdon on the back, features
Category
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
Presented is a set of vintage cast iron bookends, featuring the bust of George Washington. The head
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
Category
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
steel-engraved draft of the Declaration of Independence, printed in 1828, with an engraved portico bust
Category
Antique 1820s American Prints
Materials
Paper
"Lost Spirits" Bronze Sculpture by Robert Summers, Limited Edition, 1975
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
bust of a Native American male. He is surrounded by a base of buffalo skulls, roots, and rocks. To his
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
"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
Carved "Cherub" Sculpture by Reuben Nakian
By Reuben Nakian
Located in Doylestown, PA
destroyed. He was commissioned to create busts of Franklin D. Roosevelt and members of his cabinet and in
Category
20th Century American Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust Entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in New York, NY
A fine 19th century bronze bust of two lovers entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon
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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
"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
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
Terracotta Painted Sculpture of a Woman by Edgardo Simone
By Edgardo Simone
Located in Rochester, NY
New York."
In New York, Simone became prominent in society and did many portrait busts including of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Original Sculpture "Law and Order"
By Edgardo Simone
Located in Rochester, NY
, Simone became prominent in society and did many portrait busts including of Thomas Edison, John J
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Youth by Franklin Simmons
By Franklin W. Simmons
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Franklin Simmons (American, 1839-1913)
Youth (circa 1868)
Carrera marble.
Among the most
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
The Italian artist, Jean Baptiste (or Giovanni Battista) Nini, based his portrait of Franklin on a
Category
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
sculptor.
Houdon is famous for his portrait busts and statues of philosophers, inventors and political
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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