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Benjamin Franklin Bronze

Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Queens, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887) A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin
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19th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Benjamin Franklin & Nude Athletes", 1925 Bronze Relief for Univ of Pennsylvania
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, depicts four nude athletes receiving the victory laurel from a seated Benjamin Franklin, founder of the
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Vintage 1920s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, by A. Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Queens, NY
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (France, 1824-1887) A rare seated bronze statue of Benjamin
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Antique 19th Century French American Classical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Black Mantel clock with Benjamin Franklin in Bronze, 2nd Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
figural finial in the shape of a seated Benjamin Franklin.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock with seated Benjamin Franklin, France, 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
and books and an enamel dial with Roman numerals. On it, in burnished bronze, is a seated Benjamin
Category

20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Gun Metal Benjamin Franklin Andirons
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of 19th century Benjamin Franklin andirons of exceptional quality and detail, made of the
Category

Antique 1880s American American Colonial Andirons

Materials

Bronze

“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

Materials

Granite, Bronze

“Rugged Outdoorsman” Bronze by Lundeen
“Rugged Outdoorsman” Bronze by Lundeen
$3,200
H 12 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

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"Benjamin Franklin" Bronze Sculpture After Jean-Jules Salmson, circa 1870-1890
By Jean-Jules Salmson, Vauvray Frères
Located in Shippensburg, PA
work captures a standing Benjamin Franklin with hat and walking staff in hand; behind him a thick leaf
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Antique Late 19th Century European Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Figure Of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Essex, MA
standing holding the declaration and his hat. Provenance ; Stillington Hall , Gloucester MA , Buswell Family , John Cottrell , Inc.
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

After Francois Marie Suzanne Bronze Benjamin Franklin
Located in Long Island City, NY
After Francois Marie Suzanne, French, 1750 to 1813, a bronze standing figure of Benjamin Franklin
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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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 Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin after Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Queens, NY
After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828) a bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin on a white marble
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850
Located in Queens, NY
An American patinated bronze bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850 Very nice quality and perfect size
Category

19th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850
Located in Queens, 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

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

After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Queens, 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

Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Queens, 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

American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850
Located in Long Island City, 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

Rare 19th Century Bronze Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A rare 19th century bronze statue of Benjamin Franklin; stood in all of his finery holding a paper
Category

Antique 1880s European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Handsome 19th century Bronze Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Located in New York, NY
Bronze standing figure of Ben Franklin Mounted on turned wooden base.
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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

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Benjamin Franklin Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of benjamin franklin bronze available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of bronze and metal, every item from our selection of benjamin franklin bronze was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of benjamin franklin bronze you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Each object in our assortment of benjamin franklin bronze bearing Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made option in this array of benjamin franklin bronze has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Jean-Jules Salmson and John J. Boyle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Benjamin Franklin Bronze?

Prices for a piece of benjamin franklin bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,300.
Questions About Benjamin Franklin Bronze
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent the rocking chair. This common misconception is linked to an erroneous statement made in the book The Rocking Chair: An American Institution, published in 1921. In actuality, rocking chairs were created by English farmers early in the 18th century. Early American examples date back to around 1830. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of rocking chairs.