FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE (FRENCH, 1810-1892), AFTER THE MODEL BY JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (FRENCH, 1741-1828)
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
signed 'Houdon 1778 - F. Barbedienne. Fondeur Paris, France' along back edge of shoulders
bronze, green patina
22 in. (55.5 cm.) high, 14 ¼ in. (36.8 cm.) wide, on socle
FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE (FRENCH, 1810-1892), AFTER THE MODEL BY JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (FRENCH, 1741-1828)
Bust of Benjamin Franklin
signed 'Houdon 1778 - F. Barbedienne. Fondeur Paris, France' along back edge of shoulders
bronze, green patina
22 in. (55.5 cm.) high, 14 ¼ in. (36.8 cm.) wide, on socle
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