Copper Whale
1979 Copper Sign of the Crab Nautical Sperm Whale Weathervane Whirligig 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1979 iron and copper wind / weather vane by Sign of the Crab. Features traditional cardinal
Category
Vintage 1970s Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
H 24 in W 23.5 in D 37 in
The Whale Harvest of St. Mary's Island - Copper Engraving by de Bry, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
, off the coast of Madagascar) in capturing sea creatures, which appear to be whales ('cetos' could
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0 in
New Bedford Whale Ship Model Of "Cortez"
Located in Norwell, MA
New Bedford whale ship model "Cortez". Full wood model, fully rigged. Made by Captain Hall
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Engraving of Sperm Whales, by Bertuch, 1790
Located in Nantucket, MA
18th Century Engraving of Sperm Whales, by Bertuch, 1790, an engraved zoological plate depicting
Category
Antique 1790s German Other Prints
Materials
Paper
18th Century Engraving of Sperm Whale and Dolphins, by Bertuch, 1790
Located in Nantucket, MA
Dolphin and perhaps a Beaked Whale), comprising a copper plate engraving then hand colored, matted and
Category
Antique 1790s Other Prints
Materials
Paper
Johannes Sadeler I (Flemish 1550-1600) – Engraving 1582 - Jonah and the Whale II
By Johannes Sadeler I
Located in Meinisberg, CH
the Whale (Sheet II)
Engraved by Sadeler after an image created by Theodor Bernard aka Dirck Barendsz
Category
16th Century Renaissance Figurative Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
Free Shipping
H 15.56 in W 13.19 in D 0.6 in
Johannes Sadeler I (Flemish 1550-1600) – Engraving 1582 - Jonah and the Whale I
By Johannes Sadeler I
Located in Meinisberg, CH
the Whale (First Sheet)
Engraved by Sadeler after an image created by Theodor Bernard aka Dirck
Category
16th Century Renaissance Figurative Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving
Free Shipping
H 15.56 in W 13.19 in D 0.6 in
Art Deco Chase USA Chrome on Brass Twin Candy & Nut Dish designed Gerth & Gerth
By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Ruth and William Gerth
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Candy and Nut dish features 2 round bowls, decorated by a whale figurine with a hoop
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Barware
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 4.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.38 in
Cold Bright
By János Huszti
Located in Tulsa, OK
Exhibitions:
Common exhibitions:
2015 Apostrophe, The Whale, Budapest, Contemporary Arts Festival
Subject
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Copper
16th Century Hieronimus Cock, Pair of Burin from "The Story of Jonas"
By Hieronymus Cock
Located in Cagliari, IT
" and "Jonas and the whale". Printed by Hieronimus Cock on a drawing by Hans Bol (1554-1593
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Prints
Materials
Copper
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
Dolphin Dreamtime (DELPHES TALE) small dolphin blue beige
By Juliette Dumas
Located in Cody, WY
"Whale Fluke Paintings" (2018-2019).
Dumas returned to France in 2019 and began work on "DELPHES TALE
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Copper
Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks
Located in Point Richmond, CA
in Edo period Japan. These cast copper figures were intended as cufflinks and depict the beloved
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Cufflinks
Materials
Mixed Metal
Modern Table Light Ceramic and Marble, Flying Fish White
By Cyril Rumpler
Located in Les Acacias, GE
Modern Table Light Ceramic and Marble, Flying Fish White.
The whale, the largest living animal in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble
Rare Map of Kildin Island in Russia Plus Engraving of Seal Hunting, 1614
Located in Langweer, NL
Insula Kilduyn. Orig. copper-engraving after details from J. H. van Linschoten's map taken from his
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Bison
By Chris Ahalt
Located in New York, NY
animals from hollow glass including elephants, rhinos, gi- raffes, hippos, polar bears, and whales just to
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Glass
People Also Browsed
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
Set/12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 12 Ceramic Chess Pieces, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home.
A luxurious chess set designed for the most sophisticated and ambitiou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gold
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Materials
Other
Fine Shipyard Model of a Steamship
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine shipyard model of an early sailing steam screw ship of the transitional sail to steam period with good detailed deck fittings including hatches, helm, windlass and ship's boat...
Category
Antique 1850s English Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Circa 1880-1900 Seashells & Seaweed Motif Fish Service by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880-1900 sea shells & seaweed motif fish service, Limoges, France. Comprised of a platter, shell bowl, 8 plates & 8 sauce dishes. All but sauce dishes are R. Delinieres & Co, ...
Category
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Cross Section of the Imilac Meteorite
Located in London, GB
“This 282 g interior section of the Imilac pallasite shows a large range of olivine grain sizes – there are coarse grains, grain clusters and fine-grained, crushed olivine debris. Al...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
American Naval Two Masted Clipper Ship Brig Model Under Glass, US Perry 20th C.
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Naval two masted clipper ship brig model mounted on stand under a glass case. The US Perry was a brig commissioned by the United States Navy October 1843 prior to the Americ...
Category
20th Century American American Empire Models and Miniatures
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
H 30.75 in W 40.5 in D 14.5 in
Tyrannosaurus Rex Tooth Fossil
Located in London, GB
The tooth of an adult Tyrannosaurus Rex, dating to the Late Cretaceous, approximately 67 million years old. A large, beautifully preserved specimen, with mottled caramel-coloured ena...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
George Charles Haité Modern Orientalist Picture
Located in Roma, IT
Important watercolor painting of Orientalist subject representing market scene in Tangier by the great English artist George Charles Haité Signed lower left and inscribed on the back...
Category
Early 20th Century British Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
American Darting Gun Toggle Iron Harpoon, Marked Macy, for Bark Sunbeam
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American Darting Gun Toggle Iron Harpoon, made by E.B. and F. Macy, New Bedford, for the Larboard Boat on the Whaling Bark Sunbeam (1856 - 1908), having an improved toggle he...
Category
Antique 1860s American Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Steel
H 2.5 in W 38.38 in D 0.75 in
19th Century American Rosewood Box With Fruit Wood Star Inlay, Fun Interior
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully made hand carved rosewood and fruit wood box with heart shaped bone escutcheon.The whimsical interior lined with paper carpet pattern from Peterson's Magazine 1876. The...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood
H 6.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu And Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and Brèche Violette marble urns. Each urn is raised by a circular base with a fine mottled border and b...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Urns
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Steam Yacht "Corsair" of 1930, Ship Model in Wood Display Case with Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Steam yacht model of J.P. Morgan's "Corsair IV" mounted into a custom glass and mahogany display case with table.
This model is outfitted with raised paneled mahogany cab...
Category
20th Century Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Located in Norwell, MA
Antique early twentieth century model of the American clipper ship Flying Cloud by Thomas Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New York. He has works in many museums. Famous builder from the ...
Category
Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Lidded Bowl with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical grand tour style gilt metal lidded bowl featuring ram's heads and dolphin feet
Circa early 20th century
Measures: 6.25" W x 6.25" D x 8" H.
Very good...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
Copper Cast Wall Plaque
Located in Cookeville, TN
The wall plaque depicts three row boats in the midst of a whale. Off in the distance is a ship
Category
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Peter Hayes "Raku Figure" ceramic sculpture
By Peter Hayes
Located in Chicago, IL
copper colours, I did not think I could take it any further.
However, Japan and Korea gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Resin
Peter Hayes "Bronze Blade" ceramic & bronze sculpture
By Peter Hayes
Located in Chicago, IL
copper colours, I did not think I could take it any further.
However, Japan and Korea gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1930s Oversized Copper Whale Weather Vane on Custom Iron Mount
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s oversized Copper whale weather vane with amazing copper patina. This weather vane is mounted
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century Copper Whale Weathervane on Wooden Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a hollow copper whale form weathervane, mounted on a wooden stand, probably
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Folk Art Copper Whale Weathervane
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early weathervane in the form of a sperm whale in copper, of hollow body form with raised tail
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Copper Repousse Plaque of 2 Baleen Whales
Located in Stamford, CT
Copper repousse plaque of 2 baleen whales, circa 1930.
FW 1688.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Mid-20th Century Whale Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This weather vane is made from copper and has been mounted on a steel base. Originally from the
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Metal
Late 19th Century Verdigris Weather Vane in the Form of a Sperm Whale
Located in London, GB
An unusual and charming verdigris weather vane with a sperm whale to the top, currently mounted on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
H 49.22 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
Large and Impressive Antique Molded Copper Eagle, New York City, 1890s
Located in York County, PA
LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE MOLDED COPPER EAGLE, AN EARLY PARADE TORCH & MILITARY HALL DECORATION, MADE IN
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Oil Lantern Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Using a combination of finely wrought iron, copper fittings and a brass oil lantern, this torchere
Category
Antique 19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early Northwest Coast Chilkat Robe - Mid 19th Century
Located in Denver, CO
ambiguous, possessing attributes of both a whale, probably an orca, and a sea-bear, also referred to as
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Bannerette Weathervane, Made By J.w. Fiske
Located in York County, PA
in New York City of molded and sheet copper. The pierced flag and fan design is elaborately detailed
Category
Antique 19th Century Weathervanes
Beige Hippo Balloon
By Chris Ahalt
Located in New York, NY
Etched borosilicate glass, copper, and bronze.
Sculpted in meticulous detail and bright colors, my
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Jose Reyes Nantucket Basket, circa Early 1950s
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
attached to rim by copper rivets, a carved ebony sperm whale by Charlie Sayle mounted on maple top plate
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Wood
Exceptionally Rare Political Campaign Parade Torch
Located in York County, PA
filled with whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks.
One of the most iconic
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Exceptionally Rare Political Campaign Parade Torch
Located in York County, PA
filled with whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks.
One of the most iconic
Category
Antique 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Political Campaign Torch from the 1860 or 1864 Election of Abraham Lincoln
Located in York County, PA
whale oil or some other manner of fuel, lit by one or more wicks.
One of the most iconic of the many
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Eagle Parade Torch from the 1860 or 1864 Campaign of Abraham Lincoln
Located in York County, PA
giving speeches as they ran for public office. They were hollow and generally filled with whale oil or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Metal
Copper Whale Form Weathervane
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful copper weathervane in the form of a whale.
Category
20th Century Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Copper Whale Chest by Northwest Coast "Haida" Tribe
By Haida
Located in Denton, TX
The copper box is made by a group of Northwest Coast Indians who call themselves "the whale people
Category
20th Century North American Modern Blanket Chests
Materials
Copper
Blue Whale Balloon
By Chris Ahalt
Located in New York, NY
Chris Ahalt
Blue Whale Balloon, 2013
Borosilicate glass, copper, and lead
16h x 2.50w x 10d in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Copper
1930's Oversized Whale Weathervane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's oversized whale weathervane with amazing copper patina.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Weathervanes
Materials
Copper, Iron
Carved and Painted Folky Whale
By Steve Hazlett
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved out of reclaimed wood and copper and painted with milk paint on a painted metal stand by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Nantucket Basket by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
-shaped covered basket with cane weave on cane staves, swing handle held by early copper rivets, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane
Green Walrus Balloon
By Chris Ahalt
Located in New York, NY
Borosilicate glass, copper, iron.
Sculpted in meticulous detail and bright colors, my animal
Category
2010s Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Baja California Dolphins at Play Sculpture
By Donjo
Located in Soquel, CA
bronze and copper fill. It is easy to understand how this artist's creations have attracted an
Category
1990s Realist Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Copper/Verdigris Whale Weathervane
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lovely whale weathervane on stand. Great character and has aged wonderfully. Believed to be from
Category
Vintage 1930s American Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
Whale Weathervane
Located in Stamford, CT
This hollow body sperm whale weathervane has a fine worn gilt patina. It comes on a museum stand.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Copper
"Whale" by Laszlo Paul Horvath, Chrome Steel & Brass, a Marble Base, 1970
Located in Budapest, HU
This elegant sculpture depicts a large whale in the modernist style of the European Art Deco oeuvre
Category
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
Peter Hayes ceramic sculpture "Raku Disk with Blue Wave"
Located in Chicago, IL
copper colours, I did not think I could take it any further.
However, Japan and Korea gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Art
Peter Hayes Raku Disk with Blue Wave
Located in Chicago, IL
copper colours, I did not think I could take it any further.
However, Japan and Korea
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Ceramics
Materials
Resin
Peter Hayes "Raku Keyhole Totem with Blue Wave" sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
copper colours, I did not think I could take it any further.
However, Japan and Korea gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Resin
Peter Hayes "Black Figure" ceramic sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
copper colours, I did not think I could take it any further.
However, Japan and Korea gave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Weathervane of Whale in Copper
Located in Madison, WI
Weathervane of expressive copper whale with directionals. Whale of a weathervane pivots in the
Category
20th Century Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper, Steel
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Copper Whale", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Copper Whale For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the copper whale you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and copper, every copper whale was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage copper whale now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect copper whale — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A copper whale made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with folk art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one copper whale that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chase Brass and Copper Company, Hieronymus Cock and Cyril Rumpler produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Copper Whale?
Prices for a copper whale can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,827.
More Ways To Browse
Antique Kerosene Lantern Kerosene
Vintage Purses 1950
Flag Bracket
Antique Kerosene Lamp Shade
Whale Vertebrae
Copper Canisters
Antique Holding Fan
Vintage Folk Silhouette
Whale Oil Lamp
Antique Whale Oil Lamps
Antique Whale Oil Lamp
Philippine Carved
Laszlo Iron
Oil Pump Vintage
Iron Oil Floor Lamp
Carved Ivory Picture
Wall Sinking Sculpture
William Henry Harrison