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BUST OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AFTER HOUDON

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Bust of Benjamin Franklin, After Jean-Antoine Houdon: After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Portrait Bust of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), Early 20th Century. A later painted plaster cast after the 1778 original. Dimensions: Height 18 1/4i

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AFTER HOUDON, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, LARGE BRONZE BUST: After Jean-Antoine Houdon (French 1741-1828), large patinated bronze bust depicting Benjamin Franklin (American 1706-1790), on socle plinth base, marked in mold 'F. Barbedienne Fondeur Paris France' t

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Painted Plaster Bust of Benjamin Franklin: Painted Plaster Bust of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), after Jean Antoine Houdon, approx. h. 28 in., w. 22 in., d. 14 in. Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Louisiana State Museum, proceeds t

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AFTER JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (19th Century,), Bust of Benjamin Franklin., Height 19.5". Diameter of: AFTER JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON19th CenturyBust of Benjamin Franklin. A later plaster cast after the original 1778 version by Houdon.Height 19.5". Diameter of base 12". Provenance:Estate of Revere

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Description

Modern bust of Benjamin Franklin after the marble sculpture by Jean-Antoine Houdon, commissioned in 1778. Solid cast plaster with faux-bronze finish, inscribed "houdon 1778" on back near base. Dimensions: H 23" x W 14.5" x D 11.5". Condition: Minor losses to finish.

Condition

All the items in this auction remain off-site at our Annex Gallery in Bridgeport, CT for pickup or shipping. Items must be picked up or shipped in the time frame of Monday, April 15th - Friday, April 19th, 9-5, WEEKDAYS ONLY. We will offer in-house shipping to the Contiguous USA for select smaller items in this sale, please contact us prior to bidding for a quote as purchases are not contingent on shipping. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be requested via email. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Westport Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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BUST OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AFTER HOUDON

Name: BUST OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AFTER HOUDON
SKU: 174730461
Price: 80 USD
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