# Benjamin Franklin Portrait Bust by Houdon, Desk Statue

When **Benjamin Franklin** arrived in Paris in 1776, representing his now independent country, the fame of the septuagenarian as a scientist and statesman, philosopher and publicist, had spread throughout the Western World. Engravings, decorated plates, and miniatures in clay, porcelain, and plaster were nearly mass-produced. No wonder, then, that **Jean-Antoine Houdon**, whose works read like an encyclopedia of the era's great names, decided to create a portrait of Ben Franklin, who was also his friend.  

Made in the USA from compound stone with either a white or bronze finish.

Measures approx. 8.5 in H x 4 in W x 4 in D, including black base. Weighs approx 3-4 lbs.

## Details

- **Price:** 89.0 USD
- **Vendor:** Museum Masterworks
- **Type:** Statues
- **Tags:** culture-american-usa-presidents, statues

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| White | 89.00 USD | In stock |
| Bronze | 89.00 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Benjamin Franklin Portrait Bust by Houdon, Desk Statue
- Benjamin Franklin Portrait Bust by Houdon, Desk Statue

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> Updated: 2026-09-01