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"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

Materials

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

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

several busts of Franklin in terracotta, marble and plaster, capturing the statesman's intellectual

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20th Century French Busts

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

19th Century Bronze Bust of Ben Franklin on Wooden Plinth
19th Century Bronze Bust of Ben Franklin on Wooden Plinth

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Carved "Cherub" Sculpture by Reuben Nakian
Carved "Cherub" Sculpture by Reuben Nakian

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

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20th Century American Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

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

Materials

Bronze

Youth by Franklin Simmons
Youth by Franklin Simmons

Youth by Franklin Simmons

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H 26 in W 16 in L 26 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century American Busts

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

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19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL
19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL

19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century China Trade Ship Portrait of the American Clipper Ship ORIENTAL, under full sail on starboard tack leaving Hong Kong Harbor for Boston, with other ships and junk in back...

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Antique 1850s Hong Kong Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Canvas

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780

American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

American Hepplewhite Mahogany bow front satinwood string inlaid sideboard cross banded with kings wood, lion head pull brasses, inlaid diamond escutcheons with key, three upper drawe...

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Antique 1780s American Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Brass

A Large Primitive Early 18Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel Wabi Sabi
A Large Primitive Early 18Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel Wabi Sabi

A Large Primitive Early 18Th C. Black Terracotta Portuguese Vessel Wabi Sabi

Located in London, GB

A large early 18th C. black terracotta vessel from the Trás-os-Montes region of north east Portugal. Originally used for the storage of oil/wine. Heavily patinated with ripply text...

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Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

"The President's House, From Washington" Print, after William Henry Bartlett
"The President's House, From Washington" Print, after William Henry Bartlett

"The President's House, From Washington" Print, after William Henry Bartlett

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a charming, hand colored engraving of “The President’s House, From Washington.” The engraving is after William Henry Bartlett’s “The President's House, From The River,” ...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840
American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

American Oil on Canvas Ship Captain with Spyglass in Orig, Gilt Frame, C. 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American portrait oil on canvas of a young ship captain holding a spyglass with a sailing ship, crew in rowboat, and gulls in lower background mounted in the original decorative gilt...

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Antique 1840s American American Empire Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Napoleons Retreat From Russia, 19th Century  French School Large Napoleonic Wars
Napoleons Retreat From Russia, 19th Century  French School Large Napoleonic Wars

Napoleons Retreat From Russia, 19th Century French School Large Napoleonic Wars

Located in Blackwater, GB

Napoleons Retreat From Russia, 19th Century French School Large Napoleonic Wars Scene Large 19th Century French School Napoleonic Wars Scene of Napoleon retreating following the in...

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century French Modern Interior Oil on Canvas Painting by Daniel Clesse
20th Century French Modern Interior Oil on Canvas Painting by Daniel Clesse

20th Century French Modern Interior Oil on Canvas Painting by Daniel Clesse

By Daniel Clesse

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A blue-red, vintage French Mid-Century modern abstract interior oil on canvas painting of a color field, painted by Daniel Clesse in good condition. Singed on the lower left. Wear co...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton
Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton (Anglo-American: 1799 - 1849), circa 1830s, an oil on canvas half-length portrait of a sea captain holding a spygl...

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Antique 1830s American Federal Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton
1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton

1859 "Map of the United States of America..." by J. H. Colton

By J.H. Colton

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is an 1859 “Map of the United States of America, the British Provinces, Mexico, the West Indies and Central America with Part of New Granada and Venezuela” by John Hutchins...

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Antique 1850s American Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique English Mahogany Glass Front Bureau Bookcase, circa 1830
Antique English Mahogany Glass Front Bureau Bookcase, circa 1830

Antique English Mahogany Glass Front Bureau Bookcase, circa 1830

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English mahogany glass front Bureau bookcase with Fitted Interior, circa 1830.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

"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

Materials

Paper

The Great Republic by the Master Historians, Edited by Charles Morris, 4 Vols
The Great Republic by the Master Historians, Edited by Charles Morris, 4 Vols

The Great Republic by the Master Historians, Edited by Charles Morris, 4 Vols

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Morris, Charles (editor). The Great Republic by the Master Historians. New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago: The R. S. Belcher Co., 1902. Rebound in 3/4 brown leather and marbled boards, wi...

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Antique Early 1900s American Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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

Materials

Paper

Andrew Morton R. A.: Captain George Treweeke Scobell, 1840
Andrew Morton R. A.: Captain George Treweeke Scobell, 1840

Andrew Morton R. A.: Captain George Treweeke Scobell, 1840

By Andrew Morton

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This oil on canvas half portrait shows a bearded Capt. G.T. Scobell looking to his left and wearing a black frock coat with a high collar, a white shirt and wide cravat. His right ha...

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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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