Great Americans Sale - Ben Franklin Bust - Founding Father -The

Ben Franklin Historical Bust Label on Bottom of Bust: Benjamin Franklin (1705-1790) Based on a sculpture by Jean-Antoine Houdan Signed and Dated 1778 - Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) was one of the most celebrated portrait sculptures of his day. kings and great men all over Europe commissioned the French Sculpture. This authentically detailed portrait bust of Benjamin Franklin is based on an original created by Houdon Benjamin Franklin, Citizen of the World, was a self educated man with humble beginnings who became a successful businessman, celebrated foreign diplomat, and American Statesman. Franklin's vision for equality and freedom of speech made him a driving force in the formation of American principles. No other American was more instrumental than he in the birth of our American nation.