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Clown Holding Teddy Bear, Unique Bronze Expressionist Sculpture
By Agnes Yarnall
Located in Surfside, FL
size statue of Benjamin Franklin for the Franklin Institute Laboratories. Her husband, Dr. Laurence
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wooden Dumbell Set
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
fathers. Benjamin Franklin wrote about using dumbbells to maintain his physical fitness and longevity. He
Category
Antique 1890s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
$275 / set
Vintage Wooden Dumbbell Set, 1890s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
exercise in the 18th century, even among our founding fathers. Benjamin Franklin wrote about using
Category
Antique 1890s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Wood
"Philadelphia" Vintage American Airlines Travel Poster, circa 1960s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
over the years were famous leaders in U.S. history: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Very Rare Collectors American Civil War of Independence Hand Painted Chess Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
himself.
The Bishops are represented by Benjamin Franklin (shown on the left in the image below) and
Category
20th Century English American Colonial Games
Materials
Resin, Maple, Walnut
Antique Rudolf Kämpf 38 piece Porcelain Tea Set, 1918
Located in London, GB
Benjamin Franklin Hunt founded the Egerländer Porzellanfabrik Elbogen, G.m.b.H. on 15 June 1907 in Loucky
Category
Vintage 1910s Czech Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
New England Landscape Sunset
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
An original signed oil on canvas mounted to board by American artist Benjamin Franklin De Haven
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Cotton Canvas, Oil
The Swimmer - Original Ink Drawing and Watercolor by J.J. Grandville
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
privée des animaux, with texts by Honoré de Balzac, Benjamin Franklin, Jules Janin, Alfred de Musset
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
"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
After Jean Antoine Houdon (French, 1741-1828), Bronze Figure of "Ruth"
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Atlanta, GA
portrait busts of prominent figures of the Enlightenment, such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, and Benjamin
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
The Preacher - Original Ink Drawing and Watercolor by J.J. Grandville
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
Balzac, Benjamin Franklin, Jules Janin, Alfred de Musset, Charles Nodier, George Sand, and P.-J. Stahl
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
The Lecturer - Original Ink Drawing and Watercolor by J.J. Grandville
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
collection: Scènes de la vie publique et privée des animaux, with texts by Honoré de Balzac, Benjamin
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
The Chemist - Original Ink Drawing and Watercolor by J.J. Grandville
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
privée des animaux, with texts by Honoré de Balzac, Benjamin Franklin, Jules Janin, Alfred de Musset
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
The Ballerina - Original Ink Drawing and Watercolor by J.J. Grandville
By J. J. Grandville
Located in Roma, IT
collection: Scènes de la vie publique et privée des animaux, with texts by Honoré de Balzac, Benjamin
Category
1840s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Thomas Jefferson “Free Frank” Autographed Collage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson.
At only
Category
Antique 1810s American Historical Memorabilia
1 of 3--Original 14
Antiq. Cast Iron Street Lamps w/Copper Tops
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
." However it was introduced to the United States by famed inventor Benjamin Franklin, who was the postmaster
Category
Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Iron, Copper
Portrait of Marquise de Lambert c.1765; Attrib to Joseph Duplessis, Fine Frame
Located in London, GB
’ depiction of Benjamin Franklin fixed Franklin’s image for posterity – it is reproduced on the U.S. one
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring
— 1920s American Modernism, Color Woodcut
By Charles Turzak
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
World’s Fair, 1933-34) that it supported him throughout the Depression. He followed it with 'Benjamin
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Autumn
— 1920s American Modernism, Color Woodcut
By Charles Turzak
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
throughout the Depression. He followed it with 'Benjamin Franklin: A Biography in Woodcuts', accompanied by
Category
1920s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Beautiful Woman watercolor painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Surfside, FL
Academician, Benjamin Franklin Fellow, Royal Society of Arts in London. He was married to model and fellow
Category
1940s Portrait Paintings
Beautiful Woman watercolor painting by Robert Philipp
By Robert Philipp
Located in Surfside, FL
Academician, Benjamin Franklin Fellow, Royal Society of Arts in London. He was married to model and fellow
Category
1940s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache
Rare Judaica Korczaks
s Last Walk, Bronze Sculpture Holocaust Memorial
By Nathan Rapoport
Located in Surfside, FL
, Jerusalem, Israel
Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial at Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA.
Korczak's
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
CANADIAN VERSION OF THE BRITISH RED ENSIGN, MADE BY ANNIN
Located in York County, PA
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“In 1926 the first bridge (later renamed Benjamin Franklin Bridge) spanning the Delaware River
Category
Early 20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
North Bank of the Chicago River
— WPA Graphic Modernism
By Charles Turzak
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
followed it with 'Benjamin Franklin: A Biography in Woodcuts', accompanied by text written by his wife
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Portrait of a Gentleman Holding a Book c.1780, Antique Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
number of noblemen. He also painted Benjamin Franklin in 1762. His work can be found in the National
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Signing" by Howard Chandler Christy, Vintage Poster, Signed by Christy 1937
By Howard Chandler Christy
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
next to Richard Spaight of North Carolina, who is signing the document. Benjamin Franklin is seated at
Category
Vintage 1930s American Posters
Materials
Paper
Rare 1826 Kerchief of The Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in York County, PA
group included John Adams (Massachusetts), Benjamin Franklin (Pennsylvania), Robert Livingston (New York
Category
Antique 1820s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
1790 "Gentleman
s Magazine" with Early Printing of "Declaration of Independence"
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, Benjamin Franklin’s similarly titled “General Magazine” was chiefly “patterned after London’s ten-year-old
Category
Antique 1790s English American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Paper
Remarkable 1791 American Patriotic School Child Watercolor
Located in York County, PA
motto of "E Pluribus Unum" (out of many, one).
The basic design seen here was a product of Benjamin
Category
Antique 1790s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Patriotic Schoolchild Watercolor by Morris Twitchell
Located in York County, PA
motto of "E Pluribus Unum" (out of many, one).
The basic design seen here was a product of Benjamin
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paper
Fine Portrait of a Lady, Margaret Catesby, circa 1660, Manor House Provenance
Located in London, GB
John Catesby was Justice of the Common Pleas.
An interesting fact is that Thomas employed Benjamin
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Complete Works of Benjamin Franklin" by Benjamin Franklin, Second Edition, 1811
By Benjamin Franklin
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Franklin, Benjamin. The Complete Works in Philosophy, Politics, Morals of the Late Dr. Benjamin
Category
Antique 1810s British Books
Materials
Paper
Salvador Dali - Benjamin Franklin - Original Handsigned Etching
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Benjamin Franklin - Original Handsigned Etching
Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm
1967
Signed
Category
1960s Surrealist Nude Prints
Materials
Etching
Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Benjamin Franklin, Named on Base
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large Staffordshire figure of Benjamin Franklin,
Named Franklin on base,
mid-19th century
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European American Classical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
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
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Statue of a Young Benjamin Franklin
By Pietro Bazzanti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very high quality Italian 19th century white Carrara marble statue of a young Benjamin Franklin
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Benjamin Franklin: A Framed 18th Century Portrait of by Duplessis
By Joseph Duplessis
Located in Alamo, CA
This framed original engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin was created by Juste Chevillet from a
Category
1770s Realist Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Benjamin Franklin by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 90 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Benjamin Franklin by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 90 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, Signed by Jacques Reich, Circa 1897
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a head and shoulders portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Jacques Reich. Reich completed
Category
Antique 1890s American Federal Prints
Materials
Paper
"Do Not Remove." Benjamin Franklin Bridge pier, Philadelphia, night.
Located in Plano, TX
"Do Not Remove" is a night shot of one of the piers supporting the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Digital, Giclée
Benjamin Franklin Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pc Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Benjamin Franklin by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 66 pieces. This set includes
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Original Lithograph Benjamin Franklin, Declaration of Independence Americana Art
By After Norman Rockwell
Located in Surfside, FL
Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) Benjamin Franklin.
Originally created as cover illustration for 1926
Category
1970s American Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
French XVIII Portrait De Franklin by Jaurat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French XVIII portrait de Franklin by Jaurat.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding
Category
Antique 1770s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Declaration of Independence Signing Painting
Located in Queens, NY
(presenting the document), and Benjamin Franklin--standing before John Hancock
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Wedgwood Founding Fathers Dark Blue Jasperware Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin cameos. Inside of the pitcher is glazed. Stamped Wedgwood England
Category
Early 20th Century English Federal Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Vintage American Double Sided Factory Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin, "THE BITTERNESS OF POOR QUALITY REMAINS LONG AFTER THE
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
Original Edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette, Printed by Ben Franklin, 1748
By Benjamin Franklin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Printed by Ben Franklin, Postmaster and D. Hall at the New Printing Office , near the Market
Category
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Historical Memorabilia
Cupid Stringing His Bow Bronze Signed Lemire, France, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
figural group of Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin commemorating the signing of two treaties in 1778 and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Artist Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Fine 19th Century Bronze Bust Entitled “Le Baiser” by Jean- Antoine Houdon
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Long Island City, NY
the Enlightenment. Houdon’s subjects included Denis Diderot (1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778-1809
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Busts
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Colonial Coffee Service by Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, John Adams.
Sugar bowl: James Madison
Milk jug: John Jay
Coffee pot: Benjamin Franklin
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Porcelain
"Autumn Landscape"
By Franklin B. De Haven
Located in Southampton, NY
. DeHaven was actually born Benjamin Franklin DeHaven in Bluffton, Indiana on December 26,1856. DeHaven
Category
1910s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lovely "Naughty" Book Illustrated by Clara Tice, with Famous B. Franklin Text
Located in Middletown, NY
Tice, Clara and Benjamin Franklin
ADVICE ON MARRIAGE
Philadelphia & Brooklyn: Harry Cunningham
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Portrait of The President George Washington Plaster
By Jean-Antoine Houdon
Located in Roma, IT
(1771), Benjamin Franklin (1778-1809), Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1778), Voltaire (1781), Molière (1781
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
"General Sherman" by Carl Rohl Smith
By Carl Rohl-Smith
Located in Kastrup, DK
American works were a statue of a soldier for a Battle of the Alamo memorial in Texas, a statue of Benjamin
Category
Antique 1890s Danish American Classical Busts
Materials
Plaster
The Gallery of Portraits: With Memoirs. Volume III by Arthur Thomas Malkin
Located in valatie, NY
France, Bentley, Kepler, Hale, Benjamin Franklin, Schwartz, Barrow, D'Alembert, Hogarth, Galileo
Category
Antique 1830s Books
Materials
Paper
18th Century James Walter Folger Slant Top Desk Box from Nantucket
Located in Nantucket, MA
inventor and statesman, relative and correspondent of Benjamin Franklin, the subject of William Gardner's
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture
Materials
Pine
“Help, hands, for I have no lands.”
By Carol Jarvis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Help, hands, for I have no lands." is an ode to the writings of Benjamin Franklin in his published
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
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