Benjamin Franklin Bust
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
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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
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
Category
20th Century French Busts
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
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 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
"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
"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
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
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
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.
Questions About Benjamin Franklin Bust
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