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Benjamin Franklin Bust

19th Century Cast Iron Bust Portrait Plaque of Benjamin Franklin
19th Century Cast Iron Bust Portrait Plaque of Benjamin Franklin

19th Century Cast Iron Bust Portrait Plaque of Benjamin Franklin

Located in Godshill, 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

"Washington and His Generals" Engraving by A. H. Ritchie, circa 1870
"Washington and His Generals" Engraving by A. H. Ritchie, circa 1870

"Washington and His Generals" Engraving by A. H. Ritchie, circa 1870

By Alexander Hay Ritchie

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

a bust of Benjamin Franklin and the classical furnishings, are also very finely engraved. This

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Antique 1870s American Federal Prints

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Paper

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Terracotta Benjamin Franklin, after Houdon
Terracotta Benjamin Franklin, after Houdon

Terracotta Benjamin Franklin, after Houdon

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H 23 in W 15 in D 11 in

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
American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850

American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850

Located in Long Island City, NY, 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

Sèvres Bust of Benjamin Franklin after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Sèvres Bust of Benjamin Franklin after Jean-Antoine Houdon

Sèvres Bust of Benjamin Franklin after Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New Orleans, LA

Benjamin Franklin is one of the most important figures in American and world history. This Sèvres

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20th Century French Busts

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Porcelain

Terracotta Bust of Benjamin Franklin, After Houdon, 19th Century
Terracotta Bust of Benjamin Franklin, After Houdon, 19th Century

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
After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin

After Jean-Antoine Houdon a Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY, 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

Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin
Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

Rare Pair of American Bronze Busts of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Long Island City, NY, 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
French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Benjamin Franklin, 19th Century

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 Benjamin Franklin
19th Century Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin

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

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Bronze

"Washington and His Generals" Antique Engraving by A.H. Ritchie, circa 1870
"Washington and His Generals" Antique Engraving by A.H. Ritchie, circa 1870

"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

American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850
American Patinated Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin, C. 1850

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

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Bust of Benjamin Franklin
Bust of Benjamin Franklin

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

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H 23 in W 15 in D 10 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

Bust of Benjamin Franklin

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H 23 in W 14.5 in D 12 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

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Paint

Large Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin by John J. Boyle
Large Bronze Bust of Benjamin Franklin by John J. Boyle

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

19th Century Portrait Busts of Washington and Franklin
19th Century Portrait Busts of Washington and Franklin

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

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Alabaster, Marble

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Copy of a Portrait of Thomas Jefferson

Copy of a Portrait of Thomas Jefferson

Located in Queens, NY

Copy of a portrait painting of Thomas Jefferson in fur trimmed coat over red jacket

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Late 20th Century American Victorian Paintings

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Paint

Primitive Portrait of George Washington with Sword
Primitive Portrait of George Washington with Sword

Primitive Portrait of George Washington with Sword

Located in San Francisco, CA

This primitively rendered but admiring tribute to George Washington has a distinguished artistic lineage. The painter was undoubtedly in the presence of a much admired print engraved...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1780s American Revolutionary War Bond, State of Connecticut in Black Frame
1780s American Revolutionary War Bond, State of Connecticut in Black Frame

1780s American Revolutionary War Bond, State of Connecticut in Black Frame

Located in Yonkers, NY

An American Revolutionary war bond from the State of Connecticut from circa 1782 in custom black frame under glass. Step into the pages of history with this authentic American Revolu...

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Antique Late 18th Century North American Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"The Hunt" by Henry Alken
"The Hunt" by Henry Alken

"The Hunt" by Henry Alken

$4,900

H 11.25 in W 19 in D 1 in

"The Hunt" by Henry Alken

By Henry Alken

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Oil on panel. With MacConnal-Mason and Son, Ltd label on reverse. Featuring the 'kill' of an English fox hunt scene. Painting measures 7.25" x 15" and with frame 11.25" x 19".

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Antique 1830s English Victorian Paintings

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Paint

Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner
Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Centennial Celebration "1776-1876" American Flag Banner

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a rare Centennial patriotic flag banner, dating to 1876. The flag’s brilliant blue canton is spectacular, with 81 five-pointed, rayed stars, arranged to read “1776” and ...

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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Wool, Cotton

Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting

Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting

Located in Greven, DE

Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...

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17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service in 1821, the citation reading, the ...

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Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

"Rally Freemen!..." Civil War Recruitment Broadside
"Rally Freemen!..." Civil War Recruitment Broadside

"Rally Freemen!..." Civil War Recruitment Broadside

Located in York County, PA

"RALLY FREEMEN! …COME ONE! COME ALL! AND SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THE BEST COUNTRY ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH." A CIVIL WAR RECRUITMENT BROADSIDE FOR THE UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA, COMPAN...

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Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Paper

The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet
The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet

The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet

Located in Paonia, CO

The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet is a hand-colored steel engraving after a painting by Francis Bicknell Carpenter ( 1830-1900 ) and engraved b...

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1860s Other Art Style Portrait Prints

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Engraving

1864 Engraving of Lincoln's "Proclamation of Emancipation" by Charles Shober
1864 Engraving of Lincoln's "Proclamation of Emancipation" by Charles Shober

1864 Engraving of Lincoln's "Proclamation of Emancipation" by Charles Shober

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This 1864 engraving features the Emancipation Proclamation in elaborate calligraphic text, with five patriotic vignettes and a small portrait of Lincoln. This is the second issue of ...

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Antique 1860s American American Classical Prints

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Paper

Charles Monnet " National Assembly In The Night Of August 4-5 " Engraving
Charles Monnet " National Assembly In The Night Of August 4-5 " Engraving

Charles Monnet " National Assembly In The Night Of August 4-5 " Engraving

$244Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.18 in W 18.12 in D 0.4 in

Charles Monnet " National Assembly In The Night Of August 4-5 " Engraving

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

This engraving represents the National Assembly in the night of August 4 and 5, 1789 realized by Isodore Stanislas Herman after the work of Charles Monnet.It depicts the abandonment ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Picture Frames

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Paper

"Georgius Washington" Engraving by Giuseppe Longhi, 1817
"Georgius Washington" Engraving by Giuseppe Longhi, 1817

"Georgius Washington" Engraving by Giuseppe Longhi, 1817

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a handsome engraved portrait of George Washington by Italian artist Giuseppe Longhi. Titled “Georgius Washington” this engraving was published in Padua, Italy in 1817. T...

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Antique 1810s Italian Federal Prints

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Paper

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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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